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Virtual BCI

Virtual BCI is for rising high school juniors

We want to make options available to see what it’s like to be a student here so we are working with campus partners to offer a growing list of virtual options and videos, so watch this page for Virtual BCI updates!

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Black College Institute (Online)

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Virtual Structure of the Program

As a BCI participant, you will virtually join other rising seniors in engaging workshops about the admission process, skill-building leadership experiences and more! Given the program's commitment to the African- American experience, we will continue to have a social justice component incorporated into the summer program. You will also be able to connect closely with a group of 10-12 of your peers along with two Student Staff Leaders (SSLs). SSLs are current 51¹ÙÍø Tech college students who will guide you throughout the program and be there for any questions you may have.

To fully participate in BCI all you need is access to the internet and a computer, laptop, or a mobile device! Stay tuned for more information to be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, start connecting with us on social media.

A screen shot of the virtual BCI format

Offered Students

Those who have been offered a spot in BCI

Black College Institute 2019 Week 1 class
President Timothy Sands virtually addresses the Black College Institute

Congratulations!

BCI is a very competitive program; therefore, we encourage you to confirm your participation as soon as possible in order to secure your spot. You should have received an email with the link to confirm. Please do so no later than May. If you have not confirmed by this date your spot will be released to another applicant.

Above: University President Timothy Sands virtually addresses the students, faculty, and staff of Black College Institute

dates and times

Student dates and times of commitment

Virtual BCI (for juniors) will be held June 12-15.

Why BCI?

DIscover why you won't want to miss this opportunity

The Benefits of Attending Virtual BCI

  • 51¹ÙÍø Tech application fee waiver
  • BCI T-shirt mailed to your home 
  • Peer mentorship, networking, and friendships
  • College admissions advising
  • Overview of financing college attendance/higher education
  • Exposure to the African American student experience at 51¹ÙÍø Tech
  • Live Q&A with the seven 51¹ÙÍø Tech Colleges
  • Completion of an interactive and educational group project focused on the African-American experience.

All benefits will be extended to those who successfully complete the program.

Black College Institute is co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the .

Questions? Contact bci@vt.edu