your first year Virginia Tech 2017 Summer Academy Welcome Kit vtsa.edm.vt.edu

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1 Jump-start your first year Virginia Tech 2017 Summer Academy Welcome Kit vtsa.edm.vt.edu 1

2 Check-in Day Welcome Hokies! We can t wait to meet you. Here s a rundown of check-in day (July 2nd, 8 a.m. 12 p.m.) 1. Unload and park n Head to the 30-minute unloading zones on Washington Street (campus map enclosed). Unload your items onto the sidewalk or grass, then move your vehicle immediately after unloading to make room for another vehicle to unload. n Please have someone in your party stay with your belongings and park in any of the parking lots designated for faculty, staff, or visitors. Visitor permits will not be needed during the check-in and orientation weekend unless otherwise noted by a sign (campus parking map is enclosed) 2. Summer Academy check-in (8 a.m. 12 p.m.) n Students must register in person at the Summer Academy check-in (Pritchard Hall, see map). n Have your photo ID (driver s license, photo ID, or passport) ready. n You will receive your Summer Academy folder which includes: - Temporary Hokie passport You will receive your permanent Hokie passport card during Summer Academy. Your temporary or permanent Hokie passport allows you to ride the Blacksburg Transit and access your meals at Dietrick Dining Hall. - Class schedule - Student success orientation & schedule - Campus map - List of area restaurants 3. Housing check-in (8 a.m. 12 p.m.) n Pick up your housing contract and residential hall keys at the Housing check-in (next to the Summer Academy check-in). 4. Move into your Summer Academy residential hall (8 a.m. 12 p.m.) n Summer Academy students will live in Pritchard Hall. To help move your items into the residential hall, bring a hand truck or dolly. Wear comfortable shoes. n Please Note: This residential hall is not air conditioned, you will want to bring a fan. 5. Lunch on your own. A list of Blacksburg restaurants is enclosed 6. Corps of Cadets introduction (1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.) 7. Summer Academy kick-off in Squires Student Center (2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m.) 8. Hall meeting at Pritchard Hall (7 p.m.) For the full Student Success Orientation & Schedule, visit: bit.ly/vtsa2017schedule 2

3 Orientation Summer Academy has its very own Virginia Tech orientation session. It is your one-stop, fast-track to being a super charged Hokie! As a Summer Academy participant, you will be assigned to the July 2 orientation session. Enter the number of family members/guests and provide information for all dietary/ accommodation needs. Your specific orientation session is based on your major and can only be obtained by logging on to Hokie SPA and signing up. Follow the steps below to sign-up for your orientation session! 1. Log in to Hokie SPA with your PID and password. If you have not created this yet, create your PID before continuing. 2. Click the Hokie Spa tab at the top of the page. 3. From the list, click Information for New Students. 4. Select New Student Orientation. 5. Select Sign up for Orientation. More information about Family Orientation for Summer Academy Students can be found at: Accommodations for Disability If you require accommodation for any disability, contact New Student Programs at ahead of time. 3

4 MAIN CAMPUS MAP G H I J K L M N O P Parking 4 Squires Parking Parking 5 Parking 6 Pritchard Hall Check-in BT ng di oa l Un 7 et tre S n to ng i h as W Parking 8 9 Address for GPS: 630 Washington St. SW, Blacksburg, VA See additional parking on the parking map The Office of Summer and Winter, Phone: (540) , summer@vt.edu Building keys and select university phone numbers and addresses on the back v5, 6/5/2017 Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. 4

5 Alphabetical Key K Agnew Hall M Air Conditioning Plant M Ambler Johnston Hall - East Wing M Ambler Johnston Hall - West Wing O Architecture Annex O Armory M Art and Design Learning Center O Barringer Hall J Bioinformatics Facility Phase 1 J Bioinformatics Facility Phase 2 K Bishop-Favrao Hall M Brodie Hall L F...Building 270F [VPAS-IT] M G...College of Science...Administration Building K Burchard Hall L Burruss Hall L Campbell Hall - East Wing L Campbell Hall - Main Wing N Cassell Coliseum L Cheatham Hall L Cochrane Hall K Cowgill Hall K Davidson Hall K Derring Hall M Dietrick Hall L Durham Hall M Eggleston Hall - East Wing M Eggleston Hall - Main Wing M Eggleston Hall - West Wing L Engel Hall K D...English Baseball Field J Etgen Dairy Pavilion M Femoyer Hall P Fleet Services J Food Science and Technology L Fralin Biotechnology Center K G. Burke Johnston Student Center I Golf Course Club House O Graduate Life Center at...donaldson Brown L Greenhouse Q Grounds Building (Central Stores) K Goodwin Hall J Hahn Hall - North Wing K Hahn Hall - South Wing N Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice...Facility K C...Hancock Hall L Harper Hall I C...Harry T. Peters Animal Clinic N Health & Safety Building O Henderson Hall K Hillcrest Hall L Holden Hall H A...Holtzman Alumni Center J Human and Agricultural...Biosciences Building I L Hutcheson Hall K Institute for Critical Technology...and Applied Science II (ICTAS II) N Indoor Tennis Courts N C...Jamerson Athletic Center N Johnson Hall L Kelly Hall M Lane Hall N Lane Stadium L Latham Hall L Lavery Hall N Lee Hall M Liberal Arts Building K Life Sciences I Facility K Litton-Reaves Hall M Major Williams Hall M McBryde Hall L McComas Hall O Media Annex P Media Building N A...Merryman Athletic Facility O Miles Hall M Military Building / Laundry N Monteith Hall N Moss Arts Center L New Hall West N New Residence Hall East N Newman Hall N Newman Library L Norris Hall M A...North End Center M B...North End Center Garage N O Shaughnessy Hall M Old Security Building N Owens Hall K Pamplin Hall N Parking Services L Patton Hall M Payne Hall N Pearson Hall M Peddrew-Yates Residence Hall M Power House K Price Hall M Pritchard Hall O Public Safety Building L Randolph Hall L Rector Field House I B...Richard B. Talbot Educational...Resources Center K Robeson Hall L Sandy Hall K Saunders Hall L Seitz Hall N Shanks Hall I Southwest Chiller Plant M Slusher Hall L Smith Career Center L Smyth Hall J Solitude N Squires Student Center P Sterrett Facility Complex L Student Services Building L Surge Space Building J The Grove [President s House] O Theater 101 M Thomas Hall M Torgersen Hall N University Bookstore O University Club N Vawter Hall J Virginia-Maryland Regional...College of Veterinary Medicine G Visitors & Undergraduate...Admissions Center K Wallace Annex K Wallace Hall M War Memorial Chapel M War Memorial Gymnasium K Whittemore Hall J A...William E. Lavery Health...Research Center K Williams Hall M H...Women s Softball Field J Wright House O Clay Street Numerical Key M Lane Hall N Pearson Hall M Brodie Hall N Shanks Hall M Major Williams Hall N Monteith Hall M Thomas Hall M Femoyer Hall M Eggleston Hall N Newman Hall N Vawter Hall O Barringer Hall O Miles Hall N Johnson Hall N O Shaughnessy Hall N Lee Hall M Pritchard Hall M Ambler Johnston Hall M Slusher Hall L Campbell Hall L Cochrane Hall M Payne Hall N New Residence Hall East M Peddrew-Yates Res. Hall L Harper Hall K Hillcrest Hall L New Hall West L Sandy Hall K Price Hall L Hutcheson Hall L Smyth Hall K Saunders Hall L Seitz Hall K Agnew Hall L Engel Hall L Fralin Life Science Institute L Cheatham Hall L Latham Hall K Wallace Hall K Institute for Critical Technology...and Applied Science II (ICTAS II) K Litton-Reaves Hall J Bioinformatics Phase I J Bioinformatics Phase II K Life Sciences I J Food Science and Technology L Greenhouses K A...Hahn Horticulture Gardens L Durham Hall L Patton Hall L Kelly Hall L Holden Hall L Norris Hall L Randolph Hall K C...Hancock Hall K Whittemore Hall K Goodwin Hall J Virginia-Maryland Regional...College of Veterinary Medicine J A...William E. Lavery Health...Research Center I B...Richard B. Talbot Educational...Resources Center I C...Harry T. Peters Animal Clinic M McBryde Hall K Williams Hall K Pamplin Hall K Robeson Hall K Derring Hall K Davidson Hall K Hahn Hall - South Wing J Hahn Hall - North Wing O Theater 101 L Surge Space Building K Burchard Hall K Cowgill Hall K Bishop-Favrao Hall M Torgersen Hall M Performing Arts Building L Burruss Hall N Newman Library N University Bookstore O Henderson Hall N Squires Student Center M War Memorial Chapel M War Memorial Hall N Burrows/Burleson Tennis Center N Lane Stadium/Worsham Field K D...English Field M H...Women s Softball Field L Rector Field House N Cassell Coliseum N A...Merryman Athletic Center N B...Jamerson Athletic Center N Moss Arts Center M Dietrick Hall O Public Safety Building L McComas Hall L Student Services Building K Burke Johnston Student Center L Smith Career Center N Owens Hall M Art and Design Learning Center N Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice...Facility L Lavery Hall M Old Security Building M Power Plant M Military Building M Air Conditioning Plant P Fleet Services Q Central Stores P Sterrett Facilities Complex G Visitor and Undergraduate...Admissions Center H A...The Inn at Virginia Tech I B...Skelton Conference Center I C...Holtzman Alumni Center O Graduate Life Center at...donaldson Brown O University Club O Armory L F...Building 270F [VPAS-IT] O Clay Street M G...College of Science...Administration Building J The Grove J Solitude J Wright House I Golf Course Clubhouse K Wallace Annex O Architecture Annex O Media Annex P Media Building I Southwest Chiller Plant J Human and Agricultural...Biosciences Building I N Parking Services N Health and Safety Building J Dairy Science Complex M A...North End M B...North End Center Garage UNIVERSITY NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES All area codes 540 General Switchboard Admissions Undergraduate 925 Prices Fork Road Graduate Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown Selected Offices and Facilities Alumni Association Holtzman Alumni Center Bookstore (University) Continuing and Professional Education 702 University City Blvd Cooperative Extension 101 Hutcheson Hall Human Resources Northend Center Inn at Virginia Tech International Students Harper Hall Outreach and International Affairs University Gateway Center Parking Services 455 Tech Center Dr Research 301 Burruss Hall Skelton Conference Center Student Affairs 112 Burruss Hall University Relations 314 Burruss Hall Visitor Information Center Academic Colleges Agriculture and Life Sciences 1060 Litton-Reaves Hall Architecture and Urban Studies 202 Cowgill Hall Engineering 3046 Torgerson Hall Liberal Arts and Human Sciences 260 Wallace Hall Natural Resources and Environment 138 Cheatham Hall Pamplin Business 1046 Pamplin Hall Science North End Center Veterinary Medicine Phase II Bldg The Office VIRGINIA of Summer POLYTECHNIC and Winter, Phone: (540) INSTITUTE , AND summer@vt.edu STATE UNIVERSITY v5, 6/5/2017 5

6 016 Virginia Tech Virginia Parking Tech & Parking Transportation & Transportation NORTH END CENTER GARAGE 212 TURNER ST. NW NORTH END CENTER GARAGE 212 TURNER ST. NW Visitor Information Center Any University Permit Inn at VT & Skelton Conference Center Golf Course Prices Fork Rd. C/G Perry St. Garage /C/G C/G Any University Permit Inn at Derring VT Lot & Skelton Conference Center West Campus Dr. Hahn Lot Prices Fork Rd. C/G West Campus Dr. Derring Lot Hahn Lot Drillfield Burruss War Memorial Hall Chapel Lower Stanger Substation Lot Center for the Arts Bookstore Metered Lot Drillfield Old Turner St. Perry St. Garage /C/G Alternative C/G Transportation Alternative Center Transportation Center & Hokie Bike Hub & Hokie Bike Hub 1330 Perry St. Garage 1330 Perry St. Garage Perry St. Lower Stanger Substation Lot Burruss Hall Old Turner St. Perry St. Newman Library Squires Student Center Squires Lot War Memorial C/G Chapel Newman Architecture LibraryAnnex Lot Otey St. Center for the Arts Squires Student Center Bookstore Metered Lot Squires Lot C/G Otey St. Architecture Annex Lot Golf Patrons Parking Only Davidson Lot Wright House Golf Patrons Lot Parking Only Wright House Lot Davidson Lot War Memorial Hall Owens Lot F/S 24 Hour War Memorial Hall Owens Lot F/S 24 Hour Duck Pond Lot C/G Smithfield Road Lot C/G Duck Pond The Grove Duck Pond Lot C/G Litton Reaves Ext Smithfield Lot Road Lot C/G Litton Reaves Lot C/G Grove Lane Duck Pond Hillcrest Extension C/G CP Price Hall Lot The Grove Ag Quad Lot Engel Lot Litton Reaves Ext Lot Wallace Lot Litton Reaves Lot C/G Grove Lane Hillcrest Extension C/G CP Price Hall Lot Dietrick Lot F/S 24 Hour Wallace Lot Ag Quad Lot Dietrick Lot F/S 24 Hour Engel Lot Hahn-Hurst Lot F/S 24 Hours Cassell Coliseum Basketball Extension Lot F/S 24 Hours Check-in Cranwell Center Lot Hahn-Hurst Lot F/S F/S 24 Hours Cassell Coliseum Basketball Extension Lot F/S 24 Hours Cranwell Center Lot F/S ts Duck Pond Road Lot R Parking Lots / Staff / Visitor Faculty / Staff / Visitor ter / Graduate Commuter / Graduate Resident Duck Pond Rd. Duck Pond Road Lot C/G Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine iversity Permit Any University Permit Duck Pond Road Lot R Food Science Lot & Transportation Parking & Transportation Office t d Lot [ Washington St. Duck Pond Rd. Duck Pond Road Lot C/G Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine [ McComas West Food Science Lot Washington St. Rector Field House McComas West Parking & Transportation Lot Any University Permit Metered The LotOffice of Summer and Winter, Phone: (540) , summer@vt.edu Any University Permit v5, 6/5/2017 Miller Johnson Track Coliseum Lot C/G Recreational Fields Spring Rd. Track/Field House Lot /C/G Burrows Burleson Tennis Center Worsham Field Rector Field House Stadium Lot R Miller Johnson Track Coliseum Lot C/G Lane Stadium Chicken Hill Lot Any University Permit Southgate Center Track/Field Lot House Lot /C/G Stadium Lot West Parking & Transportation Lot Any Recreational University Permit Fields Burrows Health & Safety Lot Burleson Any University Permit Tennis Center Spring Rd. Police Worsham Field Stadium Lot R Parking & Transportation 605 Research Center Dr. Rec Fields Lot Lane Stadium Chicken Hill Lot Any University Permit Southgate Center Lot Police Stadium Lot West Parking & Transportation 605 Research Center Dr. Health & Safety Lot Any University Permit Recreational Fields Recreational Fields Rec Fields Lot Any University Permit 6

7 Hokie Camp Do I have to attend? Yes, Hokie Camp attendance is required and an integral part of Summer Academy. Refunds will not be available for those not attending. What is Hokie Camp? Hokie Camp is a three-day extended orientation experience that takes place at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake ( ), located just minutes from Roanoke, Virginia. It is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and nestled neatly along the shores of Smith Mountain Lake. Students will ride buses from the Virginia Tech campus to the conference center where they will stay in air-conditioned, furnished cabins. New Hokies will participate in numerous activities after being split into assigned groups. Those groups are split into smaller building groups, or BGs for short, led by an upperclass Hokie Camp counselor. These groups form strong bonds by participating in activities together and learning about Virginia Tech traditions. Why attend Hokie Camp? Hokie Camp is an integral part of Summer Academy. It is a time for students to have fun, make friends, and learn more about life at Virginia Tech. Through Hokie Camp, new students will begin finding their place in the Hokie family before classes even begin! When is Hokie Camp? July 7 9, 2017 What to bring to Hokie Camp? Bring with you enough clothing for 3 days (shorts, T-shirts, jeans, swimsuit, etc.) You may want to bring your pillow and a blanket. Don t forget your soap, lotion, sunscreen, and other personal items. How much is Hokie Camp? Hokie Camp costs $240. This price covers bus travel to and from Virginia Tech to Hokie Camp, all meals and lodging at the W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center, a Hokie Camp T-shirt, and water bottle. The Hokie Camp fee will be reflected in the Summer Academy invoice. How do I sign up? Hokie Camp registration is automatic when you register for Summer Academy! 7

8 College Packing List Hokie Camp o Swimsuit, sunscreen o Bath towel, washcloth, beach towel o Clothing for 3 days (shorts, shirts, T-shirts, jeans, etc.) o Blanket, pillow o Personal health and hygiene products Summer Academy formal event o Dress or professional shoes, socks/hosiery o Men: slacks, button-down shirt, or polo shirt o Women: dress, skirt or slacks, and blouse o Please no flip-flops, sandals, shorts, or T-shirts Linens, Laundry supplies o Linens for an extra-long twin size (36 x80 ) bed (sheets, pillow cases, mattress pad, mattress cover) o Comforter/bedspread/blanket for extra-long twin size bed o 2 pillows and a husband pillow or other large pillow o Laundry detergent o Coins for the laundry o Laundry bag/basket o Clothes hangers o Mini sewing kit o Bath towels, wash cloths o Iron, ironing board Office supplies, Important documents o Desk lamp o Laptop cables, surge protector o Printer, paper, ink o Office supplies o Dry erase board and markers o Copies of birth certificate with social security card, or passport, emergency cash o Important phone numbers Cleaning supplies o Dish detergent o Garbage bags o Ziploc bags o Spray bottle of cleaning liquid /disinfectant o Paper towels o Air freshener Continues on the next page 8

9 College Packing List (continued) Health and personal care supplies o First aid kit, flashlight o Analgesics (over-the-counter pain reliever, antibiotic cream, cough medicine, tums, Pepto Bismol) o Soap/body wash, lotion, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lip balm, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, floss, feminine products, sun protection o Razor/shave cream, nail clipper/files, tissues Clothing o Hoodie, sweater, sweatshirt, hat, scarf, gloves/mittens o Undergarments, socks, belts o Dress shoes, dress pants, blazer, shirts, skirts, dresses, stockings, dress socks o Athletic shoes, athletic/recreational clothing/bathing suit o Boots for rain/snow, light coat, and heavy coat o Comfortable shoes, jeans, shorts, sandals, T-shirts, polo shirts o Pajamas, bath shoes, bathrobe Cooking/Food o Mini fridge o Microwave, microwave containers, dishes, oven mitt, can opener o Foil, wrap, storage bags o Silverware, cups, mugs, plates, dish towels o Electric tea kettle to boil water o Emergency food Tech o Backup cell phone and battery or prepaid cell phone for emergencies o Extra cell phone charger o Backup laptop AC power cord o Flash drive, extra SD card for laptop o Extra laptop battery or the means to obtain one o A plan in place to repair your laptop o Portable hard drive optional o Consider a lock for your laptop o Power strip/surge protector o A few pairs of earbuds, headphones General o Small inexpensive tool kit and batteries o Fan (Summer Academy residence halls are not air-conditioned) o Small rug optional for comfort o Duct tape - you ll never know when you need it o Removable wall hooks and adhesive o Consider extra storage or organization units 9

10 Computers & Textbooks Getting ready for computing Before you buy a computer, please read the Get Ready for Computing pages carefully ( ). Virginia Tech requires that entering students have a laptop or tablet computer and strongly recommends that entering students obtain a computer that meets (or exceeds) the university general specifications in the Get Ready - College and Department List of Specifications page. Software requirements for incoming undergraduates All incoming undergraduate students are required to purchase a Microsoft Campus Agreement Software Bundle ( swbundles.html). This requirement will ensure that all undergraduate students have access to the latest versions of Microsoft Office and the operating system. The bundle provides you with upgrades for this software as long as you remain an undergraduate at Virginia Tech. The Undergraduate Software Bundle is only available in-person at the Virginia Tech Student Software Service Center located at 3240 Torgersen Hall. The Software Service Center will be open begining July 5th, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. For more information, see the Bundle Requirements ( softwarelicensingcenter/studentsoftware/swbundles.html ) or contact Student Software Service Center at studentsoftware@vt.edu or (540) Factor authentication at Virginia Tech For a demonstration of the different ways of authenticating using a second factor device and how to make logging in more convenient, see the YouTube video 2-Factor Security: Authenticating Using 2-Factor and Tips ( ) 1. Log in (with your ID and password) to access services using the new procedure. You will be prompted to enroll in the 2-Factor. 2. To enroll: Select the devices you plan to use from the menu. Registering two or more devices is recommended. One of these devices should be a cell phone. 3. Enter your device information. 4. If you are enrolling a smartphone or tablet, you will be asked to install the DUO app from your appropriate app store. Follow the DUO app directions. If you have any questions, please contact 4Help at 4help.vt.edu or call (540) For the full article explaining the university 2-Factor authentication method: Textbooks You can purchase books online or in person at the University Bookstore or Volume II Bookstore. 10

11 Virginia Tech Bookstores University Bookstore Web: Phone: (540) Toll Free: (800) Location: 115 Kent Street, Blacksburg (next to the Newman Library) Volume II Bookstore Web: Phone: (540) Toll Free: (800) Location: 801 University City Blvd., Suite 22, University Mall, Blacksburg Hokie Centric Location: North End Center Building, 225 Gilbert Street, Blacksburg Web: Toll Free: (800) Phone: (540)

12 2017 Summer Housing & Dining Plans Summer Academy students live in a designated residence hall. At the end of Summer Academy you are allowed to move into your assigned residence hall; beat the fall move-in rush. Check-in for Summer Academy is held (July 2), the Sunday before Summer Session II classes begin. Summer 2017 Housing Residence Hall Occupancy Cost per session Pritchard Double $890 All on-campus residents attending summer sessions must have a Summer flex plan or a 19 meals-per-week dining plan. Major and minor flex plans are not available during the summer sessions due to abbreviated semesters. For more information visit the Housing and Residential Life Summer Students website ( ) Summer 2017 Dining Plans Dining Plan Cost per Session 19 meals-per-week $695 Summer flex plan (Flex dollars -$247) $673 12

13 Financial Aid Quick Guide Website: Phone: Office Hours: 8 am 5 pm Financial Aid Checklist o FAFSA ( ) for financial aid determination of tuition. o FAFSA ( ) for Summer Session/Summer Academy financial aid ( ) o Research scholarships within and outside VT. o In order to allow access of your financial aid information to selected individuals, create a Guest Hokie Spa account at ( ). o Create a FERPA passcode so you can authorize others to discuss your account. o Complete loan requirements by June 30. o Check Hokie Spa for any incomplete processing requirements and any outstanding balances. o Set up an authorized payer with the Bursar s Office ( ). o Enroll in Direct Deposit. o If applicable, search for a work-study position. For more information about FERPA, click on this link: ( ) 13

14 Paying Your Bill For important dates and deadlines, see new student section of the University Bursar website ( ) o Create your Virginia Tech PID and accompanying password at MyVT ( ). o Using your PID, create your Virginia Tech account. o Set up your Hokie Spa account ( ), and a Guest Hokie Spa account, if applicable ( ). o Complete and submit the Federal Financial Aid Release Authorization o Complete loan requirements by June 15. o Check Hokie Spa for any incomplete processing requirements and any outstanding balances. o Set up an Authorized payer (Bursar s Office). o Enroll in Direct Deposit. o Apply for the Budget Tuition Program o If applicable, search for a work-study position. o For any scholarships you have received, complete the Scholarship reporting form ( ). Summer Academy 2017 Tuition & Fees In-state Out-of-state Undergraduate $2, $6, Totals are shown for 6 credit hours. Some tracks are 7 credit hours. Also please note: Students in the College of Architecture and Engineering will be charged fees specific to their course of study in addition to tuition and fee charges. Please view details for Undergraduate, Graduate and Extended Campus rates. Summer 2017 Housing Residence Hall Occupancy Cost per session Pritchard Hall Double $890 Summer 2017 Dining Plans Dining Plan Cost per Session 19 meals-per-week $695 Summer flex plan (Flex dollars -$230) $673 14

15 Parking Permits Parking on campus Permits are required to park on campus from 7 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday Friday (unless otherwise indicated). Permits are not required on weekends (Friday, 5 p.m. Monday 7 a.m., unless otherwise indicated). Parking Quick Guide ( ) Parking Map ( ) Purchase Parking Permits ( ) General information on vehicle permits n Permits do not guarantee a parking space. The permit allows users to legally park in designated parking areas. n Types of Permits: Resident permits are for those living in residence halls. Commuter permits for those living off-campus or in the Oak Lane Community. Permits are available for the Commuter Alternatives Program (bicycles, carpooling) Obtain your permit n Complete a resident registration form or go online. ( ) n Bring your vehicle registration (Department of Motor Vehicles). n Bring your Virginia Tech ID. n If the vehicle is not owned by the student or immediate family member, the student must bring in a letter from the owner granting permission to use the vehicle. n Display your permit so that is readable, on the rear-view mirror facing the windshield. n Lost or Stolen permits: Submit a completed lost/stolen permit report. Replacement permits may be purchased for $20. Permit type Resident Commuter Summer 2017 Permit $104 $76 Bike, Bus, & Walk Commuter Permit $30 (15 daily permits) Registration ends June 17 for bike, bus, & walk permits 15

16 Virginia Tech Offices VT Police Emergency: 911 VT Police Non-Emergency: (540) Safe Ride: 231-Safe (7233) LiveSafe at Virginia Tech App: Academic Career Center (540) Instructional Librarian (Meier) (540) Math Emporium (540) Summer Academy (540) Summer Sessions (540) Winter Session (540) Registration and Records (540) Student Success (540) Writing Center (540) Student Life Cook Counseling Center (540) Corps Of Cadets VTCORPS Cranwell International Center (540) Dining Services (540) Housing & Residential Life (540) Schiffert Health Center (540) Services for Students with Disabilities (540) Women s Center (540) Bursar, Financial Aid University Bursar (540) University Scholarships & Financial Aid (540)

17 Local Accommodations Blacksburg, VA Comfort Inn Blacksburg 3705 S. Main St. Blacksburg, VA (540) Hilton Garden Inn 900 Plantation Rd. Blacksburg, VA (540) Ask for the Virginia Tech Summer Academy block rate of $129. Rate applies for July and August drop off and pick up. The July room rate deadline is June 19; the August room rate deadline is July 31. Holiday Inn Express 1020 Prices Rd. Blacksburg, VA (540) The Inn at Virginia Tech 901 Prices Fork Rd. Blacksburg, VA (540) Main Street Inn 205 S. Main St. Blacksburg, VA (540) Marriott Courtyard 105 Southpark Dr. Blacksburg, VA (540) Christiansburg, VA Fairfield Inn 2659 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, VA (540) Hampton Inn 380 Arbor Dr. Christiansburg, VA (540) Ask for the Virginia Tech Parents rate of $101 + tax. Rate applies for July and August drop off and pick up. Holiday Inn 99 Bradley Dr. Christiansburg, VA (540) Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2725 Roanoke St. Christiansburg, VA (540) Offers U.S. and state government discounts 17

18 Local Restaurants (Blacksburg) Cajun Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Boudreaux s 205 N Main St. (540) Fine-dining Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu 622 North 622 N. Main St. (540) Preston s 901 Prices Fork Rd. (540) Italian Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Ceritano s Ristorante 428 N. Main St. (540) Zeppoli s 810 University City Blvd. (540) Mexican Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu El Rodeo 623 N. Main St. (540) El Mariachi 3703 S. Main St. (540) Asian Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Cafe de Bangkok 104 Jackson St. NE (540) China Inn Restaurant 403 Draper Rd. (540) Chinese Kitchen 1409 N. Main St. (540) Double Dragon 1305 S. Main St. (540) Hunan King 801 University City Blvd. (540) India Garden Restaurant 210 Prices Fork Rd. (540) Pizza Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Bēst of Blacksburg 860 University Blvd. #107 (540) Mellow Mushroom 207 S. Main St. (540) Roma Pizza 1407 N. Main St. (540) Seafood Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Cabo Fish Taco 117 S. Main St. (540) Poor Billy s 201 N. Main St. (540) Southwest Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Chipotle 314 N. Main St. (540) Moe s 239 N. Main St. (540) Continues on the next page 18

19 Local Restaurants (continued) Variety Dine-in Take-out Delivery Veg. Menu Abby s Restaurant & Bar 1001 N. Main St. (540) Big Al s Grille & Sports Bar 201 N. Main St. (540) Buffalo Wild Wings 211 Prices Fork Rd. (540) Cellar Restaurant 302 N. Main St. (540) Champs Sports Bar & Cafe 111 N. Main St. (540) Hokie House Restaurant 322 N Main St. (540) Joe s Diner 221 N. Main St. (540) London Underground Pub 112 N. Main St. (540) Macado s 922 University City Blvd. (540) Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea 700 N. Main St. (540) Our Daily Bread 1329 S. Main St. (540) Panera Bread 715 University City Blvd. (540) PK s Restaurant & Bar 432 N. Main St. (540) Rivermill 212 Draper Rd. NW (540) Sharkey s 220 N. Main St. (540) Souvlaki 201 College St. (540) Sycamore Deli 211 B Draper Rd. (540)

20 Travel to Virginia Tech Address for Pritchard Hall (GPS) 630 Washington St., Blacksburg, VA Directions by car Southbound on I-81 - Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 118C-B-A to merge onto US-460 W (9.7 mi) - Turn right onto Southgate Dr. (0.8 mi) - Turn left onto Beamer Way (0.4 mi) - Turn right onto Washington St. look for VTSA banners Northbound on I-81 - Use the right 2 lanes to take the Parkway Drive exit (0.4 mi) - Keep left to continue on Exit 118B, follow signs for U.S. 11/U.S. 460 W/Christiansburg/ Blacksburg (8.2 mi) - Turn right onto Southgate Dr. (0.8 mi) - Turn left onto Beamer Way (0.4 mi) - Turn right onto Washington St. look for VTSA banners Campus map ( ) Traveling by plane Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Va., is served by major domestic airlines. The Smart Way Bus offers regularly scheduled service between the airport and Squires Student Center in Blacksburg ($4). ( ). Roanoke Area Transportation Service can provide transportation between the airport and campus. Student rate: ($66, discounts for multiple passengers) ( ) Phone: (540) B Early Cab Service can provide 24/7 transportation between the airport and campus ($55). Phone: (540) Private Planes may land at the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport, adjacent to campus. Phone: (540) Traveling by train Amtrak ( ) passes through Virginia and West Virginia on several routes, but the station stops are several hours away from Blacksburg. The Smart Way Bus provides a connection to Roanoke and Blacksburg (price varies). The Crescent: Stops in Virginia are: Union Station (Washington DC), Lynchburg, and Danville. The Cardinal: Stops in Virginia are: Charlottesville, Staunton, and Clifton Forge (1.25 hr.). Stops in West Virginia are Charleston, White Sulfur Springs, Alderson (1.5 hr.), and Hinton (1.5 hr.). 20

21 Travel (continued) Traveling by bus The Smart Way Bus ($4) offers regularly scheduled service between Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke, Lynchburg AMTRAK station, and Squires Student Center. Blacksburg Transit buses connect with the Smart Way at stops 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. For a map of Smart Way, see the Smart Way Bus map/schedule ( ) Megabus serves the nearby Christiansburg Area. The bus stop is located at the Park and Ride Lot off I-81 at Exit 118 B, at Route 460 (Roanoke Rd), opposite Hubbell Drive. The Megabus travels to Washington D.C.; Baltimore, MD; Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN; New York, NY; Newark, DE; and Philadelphia, PA. Megabus connects with the Smart Way at Stop 2 (price varies). Greyhound Bus Lines serves Blacksburg via a stop in Roanoke at the Campbell Court bus station downtown. Greyhound Stop 2 connects with the Smart Way Bus (price varies). GotoBus serves Salem and Roanoke in route to New York City. Home Ride of Virginia, Inc. provides weekend and holiday bus service between area colleges and Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville (price varies). 21

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23 Refund Policy Students who wish to withdraw from the Summer Academy program must do so in writing. Send your withdrawal request to for a full refund. You only get a full refund if it s before classes start. Please see the university s refund policy at However, it is important to note that, withdrawals after June 15, 2017 will not be refunded the Hokie Camp fee. 23