Federal Guidance
This page provides information to the Virginia Tech community related to emerging governmental guidance. Share questions, comments, and suggestions via this online form.
Leadership Messages
- University update on higher education, immigration matters (April 25)
- From Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sebring: BOV, General Assembly, and federal impacts (April 17)
- From President Sands and Research and Innovation Senior Vice President Sui: Message on federal research funding (April 15)
- From President Sands: Message on legal status and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records (April 10)
- From President Sands: Message on Principles of Community and resolution (March 31)
- From Provost Clarke: Updates on federal actions and support for campus community (March 4)
- From Provost Clarke and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sebring: Update on National Institutes of Health F&A funding cap (Feb. 11)
- From Provost Clarke: Update on potential impacts of executive orders (Feb. 4)
- From President Sands: Recent federal actions (Jan. 31)
International Support and Resources
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- Immigration updates from Cranwell International Center
- FAQs on immigration issues
- Campus Notice: When planning international travel, be aware of federal regulations, university policies and resources, best practices
- 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
Research Support and Resources
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