National Transfer Student Week
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) has declared the third week of October as National Transfer Student Week.
This week is dedicated to the celebration of transfer students and the professionals who support them.
Here at Virginia Tech we understand the value that transfer students bring to the Hokie community. We are excited to participate in recognizing those students who became Hokies via the transfer process.
VT Transfers Data Snapshot
3,544
current VT transfer students
15%
of the Fall 2025 incoming class are transfer students
90%
retention rate of transfer students from year 1 to year 2 (Office of Institutional Research, 2021)
#TransferStudentWeek
Check out our schedule of events we are hosting to celebrate our transfer students!
Throughout National Transfer Student Week, there will also be a series of Student Spotlights featured on the Hokie Transfer Community Instagram.
- Swag Booth (all transfer students): Students may stop by to collect free swag. The event will run 12:00–2:00 p.m. at Squires Student Center first-floor booth.
- Kickoff Picnic (all transfer students): Join us for the National Transfer Student Week Kickoff Picnic! The picnic will take place from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Hahn Horticulture Garden.
- Sweet Surprise: Advisor Pop-In (CNRE): College of Natural Resources and Environment transfer students, keep your eye out for a sweet surprise from your advisors!
- Resume Building & Review Session (COS): College of Science transfer students, join us to hear about opportunities from the Office of Career and Professional Development, learn how to write a resume, and enjoy a free dinner. The session will be held 5:30–6:30 p.m. in 236 Squires Student Center.
- Fall 2025 Transfer Week Drop-In (COE – CS): Transfer students in the Computer Science Department, stop by for cake, pizza, and free swag. The drop-in will take place 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the CS Lobby (check in at 1180 Torgersen Hall). CS transfers are welcome.
- Swag Booth (all transfer students): Stop by to collect free swag! The event will run 12:00–2:00 p.m. at Squires Student Center first-floor booth.
- Tote Painting (all transfer students): Come decorate your own tote bag. The event will be held 4:30–6:30 p.m. in 2124 A & B Gilbert Place.
- Sweet Surprise: Advisor Pop-In (CNRE): College of Natural Resources and Environment transfer students, keep your eye out for a sweet surprise from your advisors!
- Swag Booth (all transfer students): Stop by to collect free swag! The event will run 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Squires Student Center first-floor booth.
- BreakZone Event (all transfer students): Come hang out, bowl, and play games. The event will run 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Squires Student Center BreakZone.
- Sweet Surprise: Advisor Pop-In (CNRE): College of Natural Resources and Environment transfer students, keep your eye out for a sweet surprise from your advisors!
- Sprinkle Your Future with Sweet Success! (all transfer students): Join Career & Professional Development as we celebrate VT transfer students with donuts, warm beverages, and a special opportunity to use a few of our best resources all in one sweet stop. Come prepared to have exclusive access to individual resume reviews, professional photos with Iris, free professional clothing from Career Outfitters, and internship advice and resources. This event will be held in the Smith Career Center from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Sweet Surprise: Advisor Pop-In (CNRE): College of Natural Resources and Environment transfer students, if you didn’t see your advisor this week for your sweet surprise, stop by the Advising and Career Center (138 Cheatham Hall) between 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to pick up your treat!
- Transfer Treats & Tips (CLAHS): College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences transfer students, stop by the Undergraduate Academic Affairs office in the Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Building for treats and quick tips on career development and academic support. The event runs 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Transfer Pop-In & Course Request (CVM/PH): Public health transfer students are invited to pop into 262 Wallace Hall for a sweet treat and help with Course Request. The event runs 2:30–4:00 p.m. for public health transfer students.
- Transfer Pop-In (CALS): College of Agriculture and Life Sciences transfer students may stop by CALS Academic Programs (1060 Litton-Reaves Hall) for a treat. Time will vary.
- AOE Transfer Event (COE – AOE): Aerospace and Ocean Engineering transfer students are invited to chat with the AOE advising team and connect with peers. Donuts and coffee will be provided. The event runs 9:00–11:00 a.m. in 3310 Gilbert Place.
Seeing the Non-Traditional Student
Engineering Visibility Podcast by Annie Patrick
This podcast and research is funded through the NSF's Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Grant.
This podcast features ECE student and transfer student mentor, Halea Fowler. Halea does a great job of discussing her experience of being a VT transfer student, the transfer community, and her work as a transfer mentor. This episode also includes another engineering student that worked in the culinary arts before coming to VT and an alum who came to ECE after studying Spanish and anthropology at UVA.
