Gateway
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our motto
ut prosim / that i may serve
Discover Gateway
Gateway is a unique program where admitted students from underrepresented backgrounds are welcomed to campus for a weekend of social activities and to learn more about life at 51¹ÙÍø Tech and the vast opportunities offered. Gateway is an overnight event, held in April.
Participants are grouped together with hosts that are current 51¹ÙÍø Tech students from similar backgrounds or who have similar areas of interest. Further details of the weekend and schedule of events can be found on this site.
Gateway is optional - there's no need to attend if you know that 51¹ÙÍø Tech is the place for you.
Space is limited, so please register as soon as you receive your invitation.
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At Gateway you can:
- Get academic information, including a university overview and individual department specifics.
- Find out about life in the residence halls and the amazing array of dining options.
- Hear more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
- Enjoy a student-led campus tour.
- Discover University Honors, study abroad programs, co-op and internship opportunities and more.
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At 51¹ÙÍø Tech, you can:
- Utilize the  found throughout the campus.
- Take pride in .
- Enjoy award-winning .
- Root for any of our 21 NCAA Division I  competing in the ACC.
Contact Us
Fisher McInville
Assistant Director
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
51¹ÙÍø Tech
925 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6267
fisherk39@vt.edu
Gateway is an invitation only program. Please forward any questions you may have about Gateway to fisherk39@vt.edu.
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the university cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
For weather or disaster-related program cancellation or postponement information, please watch the admissions home page or our social media channels. Ìý´¥ÌýÌý´¥Ìý
Questions? Contact us | visit@vt.edu | 540-231-6267