University Guidance and Updates
Updated: October 21, 2025
This page provides important information and resources to the Virginia Tech community on emerging guidance and updates that impact the university.
Federal Government Shutdown
Leadership Messages
- A special message from the University Ombuds Office (Oct. 3)
- From Vice President for Student Affairs Frances Keene (Sept. 23)
- From Provost Cyril Clarke: Civil Discourse and the Role of Faculty as Scholars, Citizens, and Role Models (Sept. 22)
- Improving Oversight of Federal Grant Making (Aug. 20)
- From SVP for Research and Innovation Dan Sui: Research Resilience (May 13)
Research Support and Resources
International Support and Resources
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- Immigration updates from Cranwell International Center
- FAQs on immigration issues
- Travel guidance from Cranwell International Center
- Global safety guidance from the Global Education Office
- Policy 1070: Global Travel Policy
- Global Strategic Services (immigration services to faculty and staff, including J-1 scholars and non-student interns)
- IntlHokies – online immigration services portal
- International visitors guidelines
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection website
- U.S. State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs
Academic Support and Resources
- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Communicate more effectively with students on Canvas
- Difficult conversations in the classroom
- Faculty Affairs
- Faculty Handbook
- Global Education Office
- Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
- Virginia Tech statement on freedom of expression and inquiry
Other support/resources
- Student emergency funds
- Employee Assistance Program
- Anthem: 855-223-9277
- Aetna: 888-238-6232
- Kaiser Permanente: 866-517-7042
- Optima Health Vantage HMO: 866-846-2682
- Virginia Tech Better Together
- VirTual Safe Zone
- Graduate Life Center
- Hokie Wellness
- Cook Counseling Center
- Dean of Students Office
- TimelyCare (virtual health service)
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- Student Legal Services at Virginia Tech
- Women’s Center at Virginia Tech
- Faculty and Staff Caucuses
- Office of Veterans Services