Pre-College Programs - Discover Engineering!

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It's a great time to start thinking about your goals for College! Virginia Tech's College of Engineering offers a number of programs designed to help you get ahead and experience Engineering at this important time. Programs are available for middle school, high school, and incoming freshmen students.

• STEP - Student Transition Engineering Program
  A five-week orientation program for new students entering the College of Engineering. If selected, you will participate in an intensive academic program during the summer prior to your freshman year. The goal of STEP is to ease your transition from high school to Virginia Tech and to ensure you know the keys to academic success. STEP aims to familiarize you with Virginia Tech and its resources. More importantly, you'll  learn the differences between college and high school (college is more demanding and academically intensive). More Info about STEP

• WPW - Women's Preview Weekend

  WPW provides women who have been offered early admission or may be offered admission to the College of Engineering an opportunity to visit campus, stay in a residence hall, and meet people so they may make an informed decision about attending Virginia Tech.  More information about WPW

• C-Tech² - Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech
  A two-week summer camp, directed toward high school girls. The purpose of the program is to introduce participants to engineering and related technologies through various hands-on activities, laboratories, and presentations. C-Tech² also provides participants with the opportunity to learn about college life - from residence halls to classrooms and everything in-between. Check out the C-Tech² page for more information.

• PCI - Pre-College Initiative
  PCI is co-sponsored by Virginia Tech's National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), with the goal of increasing the number of African American students who are prepared to enter college, ideally majoring in engineering, math, science, and other technical disciplines. Initially, the program begins with a weekend event, allowing students to stay overnight on Virginia Tech's campus. Subsequently, the students will be invited to return to participate in activities throughout the academic year. For more information visit NSBE's PCI Page.

• Spring Fling
  In April, CEED hosts Spring Fling, an event to which high school sophomores with an interest in engineering are invited. Students from the Tidewater, Richmond, and Northern Virginia, travel by bus to the VT campus where they attend a tailgate picnic and the spring football game.  Participants have the opportunity to meet students, alumni, staff, and faculty who want to introduce them to Virginia Tech and what we have to offer.   More information about Spring Fling.

• Imagination
  Imagination, a one-week science and math camp for rising seventh and eighth graders in the New River Valley and Roanoke area, introduces participants to the exciting and fun world of technology, engineering, and science ... not by watching, but by doing! Find out more about the Imagination program.