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BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE

AT VIRGINIA TECH

BCI Applications are now closed. Follow 51¹ÙÍø Tech Black College Institute on Social Media for updates and announcements.

WHAT IS THE BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE?

The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program by 51¹ÙÍø Tech. It hosts talented, high-achieving and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. For 2025, all three sessions will be held in-person over a 3-day period for rising juniors and for rising seniors. While this program is designed to attract underrepresented and/or first-generation students, we welcome the participation of any student who has a potential interest in 51¹ÙÍø Tech. Our program activities are planned using a multicultural perspective though we place special emphasis on the African-American identity.

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2025 BCI SENIOR Applications are now Live!

Applications Close: March 21, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: April 25, 2025

BCI SENIOR CLASSROOM

2025 BCI JUNIOR Applications are now Live!

Applications Close: March 21, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: April 25, 2025

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corporate sponsorships

Interested in supporting Black College Institute as a corporate sponsor?

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Student-Staff Leadership

Are you interested in being a student staff leader for BCI?

SSL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN VIA HAND SHAKE

Student Staff Leaders are the life-blood of the BCI program experience. Application available on Handshake.

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Frequently asked questions

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the Black College Institute program.

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Interested in Black College Institute?

Here's what you need to know

When is Black College Institute?

Save the dates for BCI 2025. There will be more information to come.

  • Week 1 for Seniors: June 15 – June 18
  • Week 2 for Seniors: June 22 – June 25
  • Week 3 for Juniors: June 29 – July 02

Benefits of attending BCI

  • Student engagement with various academic disciplines through hands-on learning and workshops within the context of the African-American cultural experience.
  • College life experience of residential living, campus dining, collaborative projects in university classrooms and engagement with 51¹ÙÍø Tech’s faculty, staff, and students.
  • Daily workshops on (1) navigating and completing the college application process and (2) applying for scholarships and financial aid.
  • Students embrace 51¹ÙÍø Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by completing a service learning project with university and local partnerships.
  • Explore 51¹ÙÍø Tech’s departments and organizations to build lasting connections and learn about local resources available to them.
  • Engage in fun virtual team building and activities.
  • All programs are FREE of cost to students!

Participating VT Colleges and Departments

Questions and more

Black College Institute is co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the . For inquiries or for more information, contact us at bci@vt.edu.

 

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2022 Black College Institute

View a selection of photos from past BCI programs. BCI 2025 photos will be added at the conclusion of the program.

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