Welcome to 2025: A Message for Hokie Families

Dear Hokie Families,

Happy New Year from all of us in the CALS Academic Programs Office! As we welcome 2025, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the opportunities and experiences that lie ahead for your students during the Spring Semester.

The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection and renewal. It is a moment to celebrate the achievements of the past year and set goals for the future. Your students have shown remarkable resilience, adaptability, and growth, embodying the Hokie spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) in their academic pursuits and beyond. We are immensely proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to supporting them as they continue their journey.

Spring is a season of growth, and the semester ahead promises to be filled with meaningful learning, innovative projects, and opportunities for community engagement. Whether it’s through hands-on experiences in our state-of-the-art facilities, participation in student organizations, or making connections with our dedicated faculty and staff, your students are part of a vibrant community committed to excellence and impact.

We also encourage families to remain active partners in their students' success. Your encouragement and guidance play a crucial role in their academic and personal development. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or if there are ways we can better support you and your student.

As we embark on this new year together, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with such talented and driven students. Thank you for entrusting us with their education and for being a vital part of the Hokie nation. Here’s to a fantastic 2025 filled with discovery, growth, and success!

Warm regards,
CALS Academic Programs Office
Virginia Tech

2024 CALS Events Recap

Upcoming CALS Events

Thursday, January 23 | CALS Spring JumpStart: An event welcoming CALS students back to campus including giveaways and a chance to visit with various university resources. 

Thursday January 30 | Deans Scholars: Congratulating CALS students who have obtained a 4.0 GPA in the Fall 2024 semester. Light refreshments and Dean's Scholar pins will be provided. 

Wednesday, February 18 | CALS Career Fair Prep Night: 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.