Major Info Sessions: Fall 2023
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College |
Major |
Date/Time/Location or Contact Information |
Required to Change Major |
|---|---|---|---|
College of Ag & Life Sciences (CALS) |
Agriculture and Applied Economics | For more information, email Normand Adams to set up an appointment for majors in Agribusiness, Community Economic Development, Environmental Economics Management and Policy, Food and Health Systems Economics, and International Trade and Development. | No, but highly recommended |
| Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education | For more information, email Ginger Dempsey to set up an appointment. | No | |
Animal and Poultry Sciences |
For more information, email ansci@vt.edu to set up an appointment. |
No, but highly recommended |
|
Biochemistry |
Interested students can visit our advising site, email Amy Rasor or Jen Stewart, or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore "Biochemistry." |
No, but highly recommended |
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| Dairy Science | For more information, email Kathy Duncan to set up an appointment. | No, but highly recommended | |
Food Science and Technology |
For more information, email Dr. Herbert Bruce to set up an appointment or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Food Science & Tech." |
No |
|
Human, Nutrition, Food and Exercise |
Interested students can visit the Changing into HNFE site or join the How to Major in HNFE canvas site. For other questions please email Stephanie Nelson. |
Yes |
|
Life Sciences, Undecided |
For more information, email Jennifer Carr to set up an appointment. |
No |
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| School of Plant and Environmental Sciences | For more information, email Karen Drake-Whitney to set up an appointment for majors in Crop and Soil Sciences, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Science, Environmental Horticulture, Integrated Agriculture Technologies, Landscape Design & Turfgrass Science, and Plant Science | No, but highly recommended | |
College of |
School of Architecture (Architecture Majors) |
Friday, October 20 at 5:30PM in 400 Cowgill Hall Reach out to Tamela Gallimore. |
No |
| School of Design (Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture) |
Tuesday, October 24th at 5:30PM in Cowgill Hall RM 300 Reach out to Tamela Gallimore for the Industrial Design majors or Michelle Flinchum for the Interior Design & Landscape Architecture majors. |
No | |
| Creative Technologies/Graphic Design/Studio Art/Art History | Art History: Friday ,October, 20 at 2PM in the Art History Lounge (HEND 351) Creative Technologies: Thursday, October, 19 at 5PM, location TBD Graphic Design: Tuesday, October, 17 at 3:30PM, location TBD Studio Art: Friday, October, 20 at 1PM in CID 116 |
No | |
| Music | Interested students should email Tammy Henderson to set an appointment to discuss the major(s). Email Dee Hopkins regarding an Audition for the music major at Virginia Tech. |
No | |
Theatre Arts/Cinema |
Interested students should email Dee Hopkins to set an appointment to discuss the major(s). |
No |
|
Pamplin College of Business (PCOB) |
ACIS, BIT, FIN, HTM, MGT, MKTG |
Business Major Info Sessions *However; if you wish to meet with an advisor individually, you must attend an info session first. |
No* |
Real Estate |
For more information, please email REALAdvisor@vt.edu. |
No, but highly recommended |
|
College of Engineering (COE) |
ALL Engineering Majors |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. Review the Explore Engineering website and major exploration resources to learn more about the engineering programs and attend Explore Engineering Week in the fall semester. | No |
| Aerospace and Ocean Engineering (AOE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting “Explore Aerospace and Ocean Engineering” | No | |
| Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING" | No | |
| Biomedical Engineering (BMES) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information email Amanda Sandridge agstanle@vt.edu | No | |
| Building Construction (BC) | For more information attend a change of major information session and contact Shelton Norwood: snorwood@vt.edu to schedule an appointment. | No, but highly recommended |
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| Chemical Engineering (CHE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Chemical Engineering | No | |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email ceeadvising@vt.edu | No | |
| Computer Science (CS) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. Four group advising sessions will be offered on September 28, September 29, October 2 & October 3. Schedule in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Computer Science. Individual advising sessions will not be offered. These will be the only sessions for Fall 2023 in preparation for Spring 2024 change of major cycle, course request and registration. | No | |
Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email Sharon Williams, or set an Navigate "Explore CEM" appointment or see the CEM website for more details |
No |
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| Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email eceadvise@vt.edu | No | |
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Industrial and Systems Engineering | No |
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| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. | No | |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. | No | |
Mining Engineering (MINE) |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Mining and Minerals Engineering |
No |
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| College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences (CLAHS) | Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management | Property Management - For more information, email Kelly Avery. Fashion Merch. and Design - For information, email Chelsey Hancock. Consumer Studies - For information, email Irene Leech. Residential Environments and Design - For information, email Eunju Hwang. Family and Consumer Sciences - For information, email Julia Beamish. |
No |
Communication |
Email comm@vt.edu with questions. |
No, but highly recommended before changing major |
|
| Childhood Pre-Education | Email reagankeel@vt.edu or asherin2@vt.edu with questions. | No | |
English |
Interested students can meet with Dawn Knight. Please email her with questions or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Creative Writing," "Explore Literature & Language," or "Explore Prof. & Tech. Writing." |
No |
|
| French | Wednesday, August 23rd at 5:00pm, 318 McBryde Hall. The meeting will be hybrid. You can also join us at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87477500764 If you would like information, please email either Dr. Alex Dickow or Dr. Richard Shryock |
No | |
German |
Interested students should email Dr. Esther Bauer to set an appointment to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
|
International Studies |
Interested students should meet with Jennifer Hanratty before applying. Email Jennifer Hanratty to schedule an appointment or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Int'l Public Policy," "Explore Int'l Relations," "Explore Int'l Studies," or "Explore NSFA." |
No, but recommended |
|
Philosophy |
Students can meet with Hannah Wildman Short to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
|
Political Science |
Students can meet with Dr. Courtney Thomas to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
|
| Public and Urban Affairs / Environment Policy and Planning | For more information, email Chris LaPlante to set up an appointment. |
No | |
Religion and Culture |
Interested students should meet with Matt Gabriele to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
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| Spanish | Tuesday, August 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in 113 McBryde Hall For more information, please email Dr. Aarnes Gudmestad. |
No |
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College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) |
All CNRE Majors |
Students can attend a college information session on October 17th or 18th at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, or 5:30pm in Cheatham Hall 136B. Students may also schedule an explore appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page. | No |
College of Science (COS) |
Academy of Data Science |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore CMDA." | No but highly recommended |
| Academy of Integrated Science | For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Systems Biology," "Explore Nanoscience," or "Explore Nanomedicine" | No but highly recommended | |
Biological Sciences / Microbiology |
Students interested in Biological Sciences or Biological Sciences Biomedical Option should email the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office. |
No |
|
Chemistry |
Interested students should meet with Amy Kokkinakos or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Chemistry" |
Yes |
|
Economics, Science (ECAS) |
Please email Erika Perdue for more information or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Economics." |
No |
|
Geosciences |
For more information, email April Newcomer or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Geosciences." | No |
|
Mathematics |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Mathematics" |
No but highly recommended |
|
| Medicinal Chemistry | Interested students should meet with Amy Kokkinakos or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Medicinal Chemistry" | Yes | |
Neuroscience |
For more information, email neuroadvising@vt.edu or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore School of Neuroscience |
Yes |
|
| Polymer Chemistry | Interested students should meet with Amy Kokkinakos or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Polymer Chemistry" | Yes | |
Psychology |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Psychology." |
No |
|
Physics |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Physics." |
No |
|
Statistics |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Statistics" |
No | |
| Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | Public Health | Interested students can visit our canvas advising page, email phadvising@vt.edu, or schedule an "Explore Public Health" appointment in Navigate. | No |