About

Your future starts here.

At Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), we believe learning should be hands-on, real-world, and life-changing. If you’re passionate about supporting healthy people, animals, and communities, this is where you turn your passion into action.

Why CALS?

CALS is a top-ranked global research university with faculty and staff who are 100% invested in our students’ success.

Learn by doing – Work alongside top faculty researchers in over 15 fields including agribusiness, animal health, human nutrition and exercise, food security, and sustainable agriculture.

Explore beyond the classroom – Gain hands-on experience in labs, greenhouses, teaching gardens, and our 1,800-acre farm, as well as through capstone projects, global study abroad, and industry internships.

Find your perfect fit – CALS offers top-ranked programs across 10 dynamic schools and departments that allow you to learn and do what you love. Find your program.

Launch your career – Strong industry, government, and research partnerships enable CALS graduates to enter high-demand careers in agriculture and life sciences.

Make an meaningful impact – Our students live the CALS land-grant mission, working all across Virginia to support agriculture, economic growth, and the well-being of citizens.

More than a college — a community

We’re a big university that feels like a tight-knit family.

CALS connects you to a vibrant network of over 240,000 Virginia Tech alumni, providing mentorship, career connections, and lifelong opportunities.

With access to over 800 Virginia Tech student organizations, you'll find leadership, friendship, service, and networking opportunities that match your passions.

Are you ready to shape the future?

At CALS, you won’t just earn a degree — you’ll gain the skills, experiences, and connections to lead in the fields that feed, fuel, and sustain our world.

Join a community passionate about making a difference and creating a healthier planet.