2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Welcome to the Undergraduate Academic Catalog

The Undergraduate Academic Catalog is your guide to programs, courses, and academic policies at Virginia Tech. Use it to explore majors, review degree requirements, and find the information you need to plan your path to graduation.

Explore the Catalog

Students, advisors, and families can use the catalog to:

  • Explore undergraduate majors and programs
  • Review degree requirements and curriculum plans
  • Search course descriptions and prerequisites
  • Understand academic policies and procedures

Understanding Your Catalog Year

Your catalog year determines the graduation requirements you follow. Students pursuing requirements for the 2026–2027 academic year should use this catalog edition. Students following requirements from a different academic year should refer to the catalog for that year.

Catalog Terms to Know

Catalog Year
The catalog year determines the curriculum and graduation requirements a student must complete. Students may request to move to a newer catalog year with advisor guidance and approval from the academic dean and the Office of the University Registrar, in accordance with university policy.

Catalog Rights
Students generally retain the right to complete the curriculum associated with the catalog year in which they first enroll at Virginia Tech or a later catalog year as permitted by policy. Students who defer their attendance forfeit their initial catalog rights.