Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Noah

Virginia Tech is typically known for both research in the field of robotics and physics, as well as a continued commitment to serving the community.

Alexandra

Virginia Tech is best known for its sense of community. Everyone is so nice and willing to help out anyone. We are also known as an engineering school who knows how to party and play football.

Jonathan

My school is best known for several things: a set of ethical values that it expects its students to follow, a very strong engineering program, enthusiastic football fans, and excellent dining services.

Allison

Virginia Tech is best known for its Hokie spirit! Whether this spirit is in the classroom or on the field, Hokies are always upbeat and enthusiastic about supporting their school. Professors encourage and excite students to go beyond their teaching and foster unwavering curiosity. Students take their passions beyond the classroom and put energy into activities and programs that are specific to their goals. The Hokie spirit comes alive in Lane Stadium during football season as current students unite with alumni to cheer and motivate the team to victory. Hokie spirit is a learned attribute that never leaves the soul.

Megan

Virginia Tech is best known for their food and football team.

Kayla

Virginia Tech is best known for Hokie football.

Marcus

For being a large research university, for its athletic program, and more its great school spirit.

Allison

My schol is best known for the Hokies Spirit and pride that Virginia Tech has everyday. We parade around in Orange and Maroon (which do match by the way) and support all aspects of our school everywhere we go.

Taylor

Our school is best known for its football. Students are dedicated to the team. Everyone is so spirited on game day or every day. The games I have been to all the students are wearing orange and maroon and we are truly a untied school at the games. The alumni are still loyal to the school which is awesome to see. I know I am going to a special school when adults are still coming back for more years after they have graduated.

Erin

Virginia Tech is best known for its math and science capabilities. We have great teachers in those areas, since we are such a big engineering school. If you want to be involved in a career of math or science, Tech would be a great place to be.