EXPLORE VIRINIA TEC Welcome to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and the heart of the okie Nation! Adjacent to the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia Tech is situated on 2,600 acres between the beautiful Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains. Tech offers its students internationally recognized faculty experts and academic programs, leadership and research options, and endless opportunities for experience, recreation, and fun all in a picturesque setting. Welcome! We are so pleased to have you visiting with us today. Please explore the Visitor and Undergraduate Admissions Center if you have any questions before or after your visit. Please remember that this brochure serves as simply a guide. Although this tour starts at Burruss all, feel free to use the guide to suit your needs. For example, if you re hungry, start with lunch at a dining hall or downtown, and begin the tour from there. If you are parked by Cassell Coliseum, you are welcome to begin by touring the athletic facilities. We encourage you to see as much of campus as possible while you are with us today; we want you to have a genuine experience of our okie world. owever, if you are pressed for time or something does not interest you, you are more than welcome to pick and choose what you would like to see. Enjoy your tour! L N M J K O P A I E F B D C Contact Undergraduate Admissions: 540-231-6267 admissions@vt.edu www.admiss.vt.edu
A Burruss all VIRINIA TEC B Burchard Plaza Burruss all (L-4, 176), named for former university president Julian Burruss, is the main administration building on campus. It also contains a 3,003-seat auditorium, a venue where major events such as commencement, presidential speeches, concerts, and arts shows are held. Burruss, like many of the buildings on campus, features a native limestone, which we lovingly named okie Stone. C Engineering Quad Burchard all (K-4, 171) is an underground studio space for students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies. The pyramids on the plaza allow natural light into the studio spaces. At the back of the plaza, Cowgill all (K-3, 172) also houses student studios, offices, and galleries for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies. Many of the college s programs are consistently ranked in the top programs in the country. In front of Burruss is the April 16 Memorial, which features 32 engraved okie Stones that honor the memory of the okies who lost their lives in 2007. Addison Caldwell In 1872, Addison Caldwell enrolled as the first student at Virginia Tech, and hiked 28 miles from Craig County, Va. to do so. Outside of Major Williams all (M-3, 7), you will find a statue in his honor. E Torgersen all Just past Burruss all is the Engineering Quad, home to many of the classrooms, offices, and laboratories available to the engineering department. Patton (L-4, 127), home to Civil and Environmental Engineering, faces the Drillfield, with Norris (L-4, 132), olden (L-3, 130), Randolph (L-3, 133), ancock (K-3, 133C), Whittemore (K-3, 134), and Durham (L-2, 126) alls positioned behind. In the middle of the Engineering Quad is the newly-built Turner Place at Lavery all (L-3, 200), which houses a wide variety of convenient and healthy dining options for students on the go. D McBryde all The four entrances to McBryde all face due north, south, east, and west. On the corner of the Drillfield stands McBryde all (M-3, 151), home to the Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Sociology, but most students will find themselves with at least one course in this building at some point during their time at Virginia Tech. McBryde all was also named for a former university president, John McLaren McBryde. e laid the foundation for Virginia Tech as we know it today by heading changes such as adopting the university motto of Ut Prosim and changing the school colors to orange and maroon. F The Pylons & War Memorial Chapel The Pylons Torgersen all (M-4, 174) is heavily focused on technology and is a popular study space for many students. Torgersen offers both computer labs and auditorium-style classrooms and plenty of study areas with ample computer hookups. Torgersen Bridge, which spans across Alumni Mall, is a quiet study space. This is a favorite for students because it easily accommodates laptops and provides workspace, but is designed to feel like a comfortable library reading room. The upper level of War Memorial Court is a special place to okies. The eight limestone pylons are etched with the names of Virginia Tech students and graduates who have died in battle, beginning with World War I. The cenotaph in the middle honors the university s Medal of onor recipients. War Memorial Chapel (M-4, 181) is located underneath the Pylons and is entered from the Drillfield. The chapel is available to students, faculty, staff, or visitors who need a calm, quiet place to get away from the everyday bustle of life. The sculptures on the eight pylons represent Brotherhood, onor, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty, Duty, and Ut Prosim. The university s motto Ut Prosim is Latin for That I May Serve.
campus tour Engineering Quad Quad C Upper Center for the Arts October 1, 1872 The sidewalks in front of Lane all create the largest VT on campus. The university first opened as an all-male, all-cadet, land-grant institution by the name of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. A few name changes, civilians, and female students later, the official name is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Upper Quad is home to the Corps of Cadets and represents many of the oldest buildings on campus, which were made of brick before we adopted okie Stone. When the school first opened, all students were admitted as cadets. Now, the co-ed program consists of more than 1,000 cadets and represents all branches of military ROTC. Upper Quad also houses the College of Liberal Arts and uman Sciences, particularly the English and Communication programs in Shanks all (N-2, 6). I Squires Student Center Virginia Tech Student Affairs sponsors more than 700 student clubs and organizations. Squires Student Center (N-4, 180) is a hub of student activity. Inside is a food court, an art gallery, several stages and theater production spaces, and offices for student publications such as the college s newspaper and campus radio station. BreakZone, a recreational center inside Squires, provides students with access to a bowling alley, billiard tables, ping pong games, and more. Squires is a great place to find out about events going on around campus or information about groups in which students might want to be involved. at s a h W oki e? gargoyles perched on ledges around campus. See how many you can find! The okie name was the result of an 1896 student competition for a new spirit yell. O.M. Stull won first prize with his Old okie Cheer, which you will still hear at athletic events today. okie, okie, okie, y! Tech, Tech, VPI Sol-a-rex, Sol-a-rah Poly Tech Vir-gin-ia Ray rah VPI Team! Team! Team! J Downtown Blacksburg New to Blacksburg is the College Avenue Promenade, a pedestrian-friendly area of downtown. This provides students with direct access to The Lyric Theatre, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping within walking distance of campus. It also serves as a gathering place for exhibitions, performances, and festivals like the annual International Street Fair. The Center for the Arts is a newly-constructed facility serving Blacksburg and the New River Valley. It includes a 1,260-seat performance hall, visual arts galleries, amphitheater, fourstory experimental cube, and multiple studios to support the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology. The center also houses a multimedia studio, production control room, newsroom, and associated classrooms to support the Department of There are 14 Communication. If you follow College Avenue away from campus, you will find yourself in beautiful, downtown Blacksburg. Along the way, you will pass Theater 101 (O-3, 169), a new facility run by the School of Performing Arts and Cinema with both indoor and outdoor performance spaces. Downtown Blacksburg is a great source of food, shopping, and entertainment. Downtown actively hosts events throughout the year such as street fairs and parades for the community to enjoy. K Carol M. Newman Library Torgersen Bridge connects to Carol M. Newman Library (N-4, 177), the primary library on campus. Newman offers floors for both quiet study space and group work and features a cafe on the bottom floor. Computers, printing services, and research assistance are all available for student use. The library keeps late hours during the semester to better serve students study schedules and often serves drinks and snacks during final exam weeks.
campus tour L Prairie Quad Residence alls You are now in the residential side of campus. Just up the hill from Owens Dining all (N-5, 195) is Prairie Quad, a collection of newer, suite-style residence halls. Other residences on campus are styled in a traditional hall style, with community bathrooms on each floor. Room styles vary from one residence hall to another, but most rooms are intended for double-occupancy. Tech offers everything from Division I Athletics, to varsity teams and intramural sports. okieolor C s om a ro o n ange In addition to traditional housing, Virginia Tech offers four unique types of living-learning communities: academic major learning community, enhanced-learning-communities, residential colleges, and themed housing. O War Memorial all Dietrick all (M-7, 189) offers a variety of dining options to fit almost any schedule. Upstairs, D2 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in an allyou-care-to-eat setting. D2 offers everything from a fresh salad bar and made-to-order sandwiches to Brazilian food and Mediterranean vegan selections. Downstairs, DXpress offers graband-go items and caters to late-night schedules. Deet s Place, with its vast pastry, coffee, and ice cream selections, is the perfect spot to both study and enjoy a gourmet treat. N Athletic Facilities Cassell Coliseum (N-8, 187) has been seating 10,052 okie basketball fans for more than half a century. The round arena projects okie Spirit and makes it an ominous court for any opponent to play. C hic ag B ur nt Or M Dietrick all Next door is the ahn urst Basketball Practice Center (N-7, 197) for men s and women s basketball. Feel free to tour the front gallery of the programs history during the building s usual operating hours. P The Drillfield Worsham Field in Lane Stadium (N-9, 185) is the home of our beloved okie football! Lane seats up to 65,632 fans, making it the largest stadium in the commonwealth of Virginia. Besides the traditional stadium necessities like concessions and seating, Lane Stadium also hosts Virginia Tech s all of Fame museum, which honors outstanding okie history and athletes. okie Fans take pride in making Lane Stadium one of the loudest and most intimidating fields in college football.! ies o ok War Memorial ym (M-6, 182) is one of two primary gyms open to students on campus, other than the smaller gyms located in select residence halls. War Memorial includes locker and shower facilities, an eight-lane pool, a weight room, multi-purpose group workout rooms, and multiple courts for basketball, volleyball, raquetball, wallyball, and squash. The Drillfield is considered the center of the Blacksburg campus and the divider between academic and residential life. Between classes, the grassy field is covered in students on their way to class. For students not in class, the Drillfield is a great place to sit and relax or start a pickup round of frisbee. Thank you for visiting us today! We hope you enjoyed your experience and we will see you again soon! VT/400/1013
MAIN CAMPUS MAP Alphabetical Key Street Addresses next page I J K L M N O P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BT 9 10 11 12 Updated 06/13 K-7 109 Agnew all M-2 204 Air Conditioning Plant M-8 33 Ambler Johnston all - East Wing M-8 32 Ambler Johnston all - West Wing O-4 368 Architecture Annex O-4 269 Armory M-2 196 Art and Design Learning Center O-6 26 Barringer all J-9 119 Bioinformatics Facility Phase 1 J-9 120 Bioinformatics Facility Phase 2 K-3 173 Bishop-Favrao all M-3 5 Brodie all L-2 270F Building 270F [VPAS-IT] M-3 270 Building 270 [Coll of Sci Admin Building] K-4 171 Burchard all L-4 176 Burruss all L-6 37 Campbell all - East Wing L-6 36 Campbell all - Main Wing N-8 187 Cassell Coliseum N-2 188 Center For The Arts L-7 112 Cheatham all L-8 38 Cochrane all K-3 172 Cowgill all O-7 272 Cranwell International Center K-5 156 Davidson all K-4 155 Derring all M-7 189 Dietrick all L-2 126 Durham all M-5 23 Eggleston all - East Wing M-5 21 Eggleston all - Main Wing M-5 22 Eggleston all - West Wing L-7 110 Engel all K-10 185D English Baseball Field J-12 475 Etgen Dairy Pavilion M-3 13 Femoyer all P-10 240 Fleet Services J-9 123 Food Science and Technology Laboratory L-7 111 Fralin Biotechnology Center K-4 193 Burke Johnston Student Center I-5 295 olf Course Club ouse O-5 251 raduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown L-9 124 reenhouse Q-10 241 rounds Building (Central Stores) J-4 158 ahn all - North Wing K-5 157 ahn all - South Wing N-7 197 ahn-urst Basketball Practice Facility K-3 133C ancock all L-8 42 arper all N-12 459 ealth & Safety Building O-3 179 enderson all K-7 54 illcrest all L-3 130 olden all -4 250A oltzman Alumni Center J-9 381 uman & Agricultural Biosciences Bldg 1 L-6 103 utcheson all K-8 116 ICTAS II N-12 183 Indoor Tennis Courts N-8 187C Jamerson Athletic Center N-6 28 Johnson all L-3 129 Kelly all [Formerly ICTAS] M-3 1 Lane all N-9 185 Lane Stadium L-7 113 Latham all L-3 200 Lavery all N-7 30 Lee all M-3 175 Liberal Arts Building K-9 121 Life Sciences I Facility K-8 118 Litton-Reaves all M-3 7 Major Williams all M-3 151 McBryde all L-9 191 McComas all O-4 369 Media Annex P-4 370 Media Building N-8 187A Merryman Athletic Facility O-6 27 Miles all M-2 203 Military Building / Laundry N-2 8 Monteith all L-8 55 New all West N-6 40 New Residence all East - Payne Site N-6 24 Newman all N-4 177 Newman Library L-4 132 Norris all M-2 618A North End Center M-7 31 Pritchard all M-1 618B North End Center arage L-3 133 Randolph all N-6 29 O Shaughnessy all N-3 4 Rasche all M-3 201 Old Security Building L-10 186 Rector Field ouse N-5 195 Owens all K-5 154 Robeson all K-4 153 Pamplin all L-6 101 Sandy all N-12 455 Parking Services K-6 106 Saunders all L-4 127 Patton all L-7 108 Seitz all M-6 39 Payne all N-2 6 Shanks all M-6 41 Peddrew-Yates Residence all K-2 136 Signature Engineering Building P-10 242 Police Department M-6 35 Slusher all M-2 202 Power ouse L-8 194 Smith Career Center K-6 102 Price all L-6 105 Smyth all J-6 275 Solitude O-10 190 Southgate Center N-4 180 Squires Student Center P-10 242 Sterrett Center L-8 192 Student Services Building L-2 170 Surge Space Building J-7 274 The rove [President s ouse] O-3 169 Theater 101 M-2 12 Thomas all M-4 174 Torgersen all N-5 178 University Bookstore O-5 252 University Club N-5 25 Vawter all J-11 140 Vet Med Phase 1-3 249 Visitors & Undergraduate Admissions Center K-7 301 Wallace Annex K-8 115 Wallace all M-4 181 War Memorial Chapel M-6 182 War Memorial ymnasium K-3 134 Whittemore all K-5 152 Williams all M-10 185 Women s Softball Field J-5 276 Wright ouse Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.