Graduate Program Application Deadlines
All applications must be submitted online formally through the Virginia Tech Graduate School's online application form. For more information about applying, see our Information for Prosective Students.
To be considered for admission during a given semester, all application materials must reach Virginia Tech by the following dates.
General requirements:
- We do not require GRE scores for any degree.
- All applicants must meet the English language proficency requirements of the Graduate School: See here.
- MS/PhD applications require three letters of recommendation. MEng applications require one letter of recommendation.
Spring 2025 Deadlines
MEng/MS/PhD applications are reviewed throughout October. We attempt to complete notification for most admission decisions by November 15th.
MS/PhD:
International Applicants: September 1, 2024 for both Blacksburg and Northern Virginia campuses.
Domestic Applicants: October 1, 2024 for both Blacksburg and Northern Virginia campuses.
MEng:
September 1, 2024 (Northern Virginia Campus): International applicants.
October 1, 2024 (Northern Virginia Campus): Domestic applicants*.
October 1, 2024 (Blacksburg Campus): Only open to current/former VT students, current VT employees, students at VT's partner institutions, and domestic applicants.
*MEng domestic applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as space is available at the Northern Virginia Campus. Domestic applicants are encouraged to apply by October 1st for best opportunity to get an offer based on space and scholarship considerations. See scholarship opportunities for U.S. citizens or permanent residents here.
UGG and Partner School Applications:
December 1, 2024
Fall 2025 Deadlines
MS/PhD:
December 15, 2024 for both Blacksburg and Northern Virginia campuses.
MS/PhD applications are reviewed throughout December and January. We attempt to complete notification for most admission decisions by March 1.
MEng:
March 1, 2025 (Northern Virginia Campus): Open to all applicants*.
March 1, 2025 (Blacksburg Campus): Only open to current/former VT students, current VT employees, students at VT's partner institutions, and domestic applicants.
*MEng domestic applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as space is available at the Northern Virginia Campus. Domestic applicants are encouraged to apply by March 1st for best opportunity to get an offer based on space and scholarship considerations. See scholarship opportunities for U.S. citizens or permanent residents here.
UGG and Partner School Applications:
May 1, 2025