Reenrollment at Virginia Tech
Returning to Virginia Tech?
General Reenrollment
If you’re a previously enrolled student who is eligible for return, who is not facing a suspension, and who has an overall 2.0 GPA or greater, you may register for classes via standard web Course Request.
Returning from a Suspension
If you are returning from academic or behavioral suspension, you may have to satisfy additional requirements.
Behavioral and Academic Suspension requirements may be at the discretion of the respective departments.
Veteran Reenrollment
If you are a veteran that wishes to reenroll at Virginia Tech please see the Veterans Services page. You may also contact Veterans Services by emailing veteran@vt.edu or calling 540-231-5815.
7 Steps to Reenrollment
for students who are eligible to return
Step 1. Talk to your academic advisor
Begin your reenrollment process by contacting your academic advisor. If your academic advisor is not listed or they are no longer with the university, please email reenroll@vt.edu.
Pay attention to the Virginia Tech academic calendar as you make your plans. Reenrolled students are still subject to all standard dd/drop/course request dates maintained by the University Registrar.
Step 2. Access your Virginia Tech account and email.
You’ll need access to Hokie SPA and your Virginia Tech email address to reenroll If you’re unable to access your student account due to expired, inactive, or forgotten credentials, then contact 4Help. Academic advisors within University Studies and Scholarship Support cannot help with account recovery.
Step 3. Remove administrative holds
Check Hokie SPA to see if you have any administrative holds on your account. Holds can be placed on your account for a number of reasons by units such as Accounts Receivable, Parking Services, or your college. Some holds can prevent you from registering for courses; others may not. If you currently have active holds, contact the department that placed the hold to resolve it.
Step 4. Prepare for registration
Review the Prepare for Registration menu within the Add/Drop Registration section of Hokie SPA. This allows you to view any other requirements you must complete to register for courses, such as adding vaccination information or updating your permanent address or emergency contacts.
Hokie SPA Registration (Add/Drop) Prepare for Registration Term
Step 5. File your FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for federal, state, and institutional aid at Virginia Tech. To qualify for loans or scholarships, you must file your FAFSA in advance for the correct academic year that you intend to reenter the university.
Fall/Winter/Spring 2024-25
If you plan to register for the Fall 2024/Winter 2025/Spring 2025 semester, then you must file the 2024–25 FAFSA by March 1, 2024.
Summer 2024
If you plan to register for the Summer 2024 session, then you must have the 2023–24 FAFSA on file. The summer semesters belong to the previous academic year.
Financial aid status and offers may differ from when you were first admitted. You may contact University Scholarships and Financial Aid for any questions about award offers. Returning students also must be mindful of important financial aid deadlines:
- General Scholarship Application: January 22
- FAFSA Priority Deadline: March 1
Step 6. Run a degree audit
Determine your academic progress toward your intended degree by using the Degree Audit Report System (DARS) in Hokie SPA. Your degree audit will display your current progress towards your degree for you to discuss with your academic advisor. Review your Registrar Checksheet for your intended program to identify what required courses you still need to take.
Step 7. Find Housing
If you’re reenrolling at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus, plan to find off-campus housing, since on-campus housing is limited to first-year students, Living-Learning Community members, and a select few older students. You may want to review the off-campus resources maintained by Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL).
Transitional Advising
Do you want to change your major?
For students that have been absent for less than two years:
Academic advisors in University Studies and Scholarship Support can help answer questions regarding changing your major. If you are considering reentering the university but want to make progress towards a different major, then you can schedule a Transitional Advising appointment. Transitional Advising offers students the opportunity to work with an advisor one-on-one through the exploration, planning, and implementation process.