Admission & Transfer

High School Graduates

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has the responsibility of offering admission to all freshmen desiring enrollment at Virginia Tech. Please contact this office for admission information and requirements.

Many high school students enter Virginia Tech with Advanced Placement credit. The complete list of AP exam scores required for credit is available from the University Registrar.

Community College Graduates / Transfer Students

We welcome students entering our program from the Virginia Community College System as well as from other four-year colleges and universities. We work closely with Virginia community colleges to ensure that students will make the transition to Virginia Tech with minimum disruptions.  

• Articulation Agreement
• Transferable credits
• Transfer Guide

Because every student's case is different please contact: Dr. Robert Bush or Dr. Audrey Zink-Sharp for more information about transferring into our program.

Students Already at Virginia Tech

Declare/Change a Major:

Virginia Tech students already in the College of Natural Resources should use the Major/Option Confirmation Form to declare the major. Students in other VT colleges should follow the guidelines of the Academic Programs Office. 

Add Minor:

Students wishing to complete a minor in Packaging Science should use the Change Major/Minor Form and submit it to Ms. Cathy Barker in 138 Cheatham Hall.

For more information please visit the website of the Academic Programs Office or contact either Dr. Robert Bush or Dr. Audrey Zink-Sharp.