Announcements
Listening Session for Presidential Search Thursday, August 27, 5:00 PM, Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room and Zoom
The Presidential Search Committee wants to hear directly from graduate and professional students about what we want in the next Virginia Tech president. Come ready to share your thoughts on the opportunities and challenges ahead, how we should measure the next president's success, and what the university needs to sustain, improve, or start doing. The session runs right before the first GPSS meeting, so you can attend both in one trip.
- Join via Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82909428023
- Can't join? Give your input here
Senate Meetings
First GPSS Senate Meeting of the Fall Semester Thursday, August 27, 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room and Zoom
Join us for the first Senate meeting of the year. This meeting includes a 30-minute GPSS Orientation for new and returning senators, so come a little curious and leave knowing how everything works. Note the adjusted 6:00 PM start time so senators can attend the Presidential Search listening session beforehand.
- Join via Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82909428023
- Add to your calendar below
Graduate Resource Fair | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | GLC Multipurpose Room
More than 25 campus organizations and offices will be available to help students learn about funding, wellness, career development, academic support, student involvement, and other campus resources. The event is free and open to all graduate and professional students. Come meet campus partners, ask questions, discover resources to support your graduate experience, and connect with the graduate community. Swag and snacks will be available while supplies last.
Events
1 Gobbler Fest Friday, August 28, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Drillfield
https://campuslife.vt.edu/Student_Orgs/gobblerfest.html
Kick off the semester with the whole Hokie community.
Surveys and Info
The Market of Virginia Tech https://foodaccess.vt.edu/
- Summer Open Hours run through August 18: Tuesdays, 9 AM to 4 PM. Fall hours will be posted at the link above.
- Location: 801 University City Blvd, next to the Himalayan Curry Cafe, on the exterior of the mall.
- As a reminder, Open Hours are available to any Virginia Tech student and require no forms, intake process, or screening. Students may simply drop in with their Hokie Passport (and a bag if they have one) and access food.
Programs
Travel Fund Program https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html
The Fall 2026 TFP cycle is open now through August 18th at 11:59 PM EDT. TFP provides grants to partially offset expenses associated with graduate student conference travel, including transportation, registration fees, lodging, and meals for domestic and international travel. The Fall cycle funds conferences with a start date between October 1st and December 31st. Awardees will be notified by September 6th.