Resources for Grad Students
This page brings together a collection of resources compiled by GPSS to serve as a centralized hub for graduate and professional students. While Virginia Tech offers a wide range of valuable resources, they are often spread across different platforms and can be difficult to locate. Our goal is to make these resources more accessible by organizing them in one convenient place.
Some of the materials included here come from presentations shared during GPSS meetings and events. Please note that policies and guidelines may change over time, so be sure to check the date of each presentation for the most current information.
If you are aware of a resource that could benefit graduate and professional students, please feel free to share it with us. Email your suggestions to gpss@vt.edu, and we will add on this page after reviewing.
Dean of Students Office:
https://dos.vt.edu/office/emergencyfund.html - This fund is designated to support students who experience unexpected financial hardship beyond their control. Any currently enrolled Virginia Tech student may apply for a one-time grant to assist with urgent, short-term needs.
Graduate School Emergency Funds:
Contact grad school for more info. Main phone number: 540-231-6691 | Email: grads@vt.edu | Address: Room 120 Gradute Life Center (GLC) | D.C. Area: dcgradschool@vt.edu
Work-Life Grants:
https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/work-life-grants.html - The Work-Life Grant Program at Virginia Tech provides temporary financial support to graduate students who experience major life events such as childbirth, adoption, medical emergencies, or other serious family circumstances. It helps departments continue supporting these students by funding up to eight weeks of assistantship coverage while the student is on leave. Students interested in applying should contact their advisor or graduate program director for more information.
Grad School Ombuds:
https://www.graduate.ombudsman.vt.edu/community.html - If you are experiencing challenges in your lab, with your advisor, instructor, or peers, and are unsure what resources are available to help resolve the situation, you should contact the Ombudsperson for confidential and impartial support. The Ombudsperson can listen to your concerns, explain policies and options, and help you identify strategies to address conflicts or difficult situations while you remain in control of how your concern is handled.