Check out the Virginia Tech Academic Calendar for other important dates. 

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month

As we kick off Financial Aid Awareness Month, we want to share the exciting opportunities we have for both students and families, as well as campus partners, to engage with the Financial Aid office and learn more about financial aid processes.

For Students and Families:
The Financial Aid office staff will be offering a series of "Unlock Your Financial Aid" Zoom sessions throughout the month. These sessions will cover key topics such as the FAFSA process, updates to the 2025-2026 FAFSA, and helpful tips for smooth FAFSA submissions. The sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Feb 12th at 7pm
• Feb 13th at 1pm
• Feb 18th at 1pm
• Feb 26th at 1pm
• Feb 27th at 5pm

Students and families can register for these sessions here: FAFSA Zoom Session Registration

We hope you'll have the opportunity to join some of these sessions throughout Financial Aid Awareness Month. They're a great way to further support your students and stay informed about important financial aid updates.

Giving Day IS COMING!

Hokie Families, get ready for an exciting competition as we come together to race to the finish line this Giving Day! The race begins at noon ET on Feb. 19.

Participating is easy! Here’s how to join Virginia Tech alumni, students, friends, employees, and parents to ensure a win for Hokies everywhere this Giving Day:

 Share the date. Ask your network to save the date for Giving Day: Feb. 19-20.

Check out the video hosted by Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIyISPH0GGg

A Special Note from....

Course Spotlight

Professor: Dr. Mario A. Ortez | omario@vt.edu
Spring Course | Credits: 3

Applied Economic Problem-Solving (AAEC 4414) is The Kohl Centre’s flagship experiential learning class where students address economic problems raised by professional partners, either policy-makers or entrepreneurs. Students learn to deal with wicked problems by practicing problem identification and developing solutions in partnership with their professional partners. Such solutions encompass tools in economics, finance, and agribusiness more broadly, which the students would have learned throughout their time at Virginia Tech. As such, all students have a unique opportunity to bring all their knowledge to bear in the pursuit and completion of their project, in a collaborative context.

CALS Career & Graduate Programs Fair

Registration for the CALS Career and Health Professions Graduate Programs Fair IS OPEN! 
Date: Wednesday, February 26^th at the Inn at Virginia Tech from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Scan the QR Code or click the link to register: https://www.cals.vt.edu/career-fair.html

Leading up to the career fair, we will also have a CALS Career Fair Prep Night. It will be on February 18th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at the Smith Career Center and students will get the chance to receive FREE services in preparation for the CALS Career and Health Professions Graduate Programs Fair.

Upcoming CALS Events

Tuesday, February 18 | CALS Career Fair Prep Night: 5-7 pm at Smith Career Center- A great opportunity for CALS students to get ready for the CALS Career and Health Professions Fair. We will be offering FREE resume reviews, professional headshots, and shopping in the Career Outfitters Closet. 

Wednesday, February 26 | CALS Career and Health Professions Career Fair: 10am-4pm at The Inn at Virginia Tech. CALS will be hosting various employers and health professions graduate programs. Open to all students. 

March 17-27 | CALS Celebrates National Agriculture Week: A week- long event with various activities to celebrate the importance of agriculture in Virginia and nationwide. 

Thursday, May 15 | CALS Outstanding Seniors Award Ceremony: Celebrating CALS seniors who received a departmental or college award for their outstanding leadership, academic achievements, philanthropic activities, or community-focused programs. 

Thursday, May 15 | CALS Spring Commencement: Celebrating our CALS graduating seniors. Ceremony will be at 7:30pm in Lane Stadium.