For Students

Current students who...

See "I'm traveling abroad" section for more resources.

For Students

Current students who...

Current Students Frequently Asked Questions

International Students Frequently Asked Questions

For Students

Current students who...

...are traveling/about to travel abroad

...want to study abroad

... are international students

...have an interest in international/global happenings

... are doing/want to do research internationally

Current Students Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what travel documents (i.e. VISA, passport, etc) I will need before I travel?

How do I know what immunizations I need before traveling and where can I get them?

How do I get travel documents (i.e. a passport)?

How can prepare for emergencies before they happen? / Is international medical and evacuation insurance required?

What do I do if I want to travel to a country or specific area within a country under a US Department of State Level 3 or Level 4 travel advisory or a CDC travel health notice?

Who is required to complete international travel registration before traveling?

Who should I contact when dealing with an injury or illness while traveling abroad?

Does the university insure my property while traveling abroad?

How should I handle traveling with prescription medications?

What documentation is required to be re-admitted to the United States?

How much currency can I carry with me when I am going out of the country?

What is the process to obtain foreign currency before my trip?

What if I don't use all of the foreign currency before my trip home?

Will Virginia Tech pay for trip cancellation insurance?

What types of study abroad opportunities are available for students?

How do I find the best study abroad option for me?

How will studying abroad affect my graduation date/academic plan?

How safe is studying abroad?

Is studying abroad a good idea?

Are scholarships available?

How can I talk to a Virginia Tech student who has studied abroad?

What is the International Street Fair and how do I get involved?

What is International Education Week and how do I get involved?

I'm an international student. Is there a club/organization just for other students from my home country?

I'm not an international student but I want to get involved in intercultural clubs and/or I am interested in specific countries. What clubs/organizations are available to me?

Travel: documents, insurance, etc

How do I know what travel documents (i.e. VISA, passport, etc) I will need before I travel?

How do I know what immunizations I need before traveling and where can I get them?

How do I get travel documents (i.e. a passport)?

How can prepare for emergencies before they happen? / Is international medical and evacuation insurance required?

What do I do if I want to travel to a country or specific area within a country under a US Department of State Level 3 or Level 4 travel advisory or a CDC travel health notice?

Who is required to complete international travel registration before traveling?

Who should I contact when dealing with an injury or illness while traveling abroad?

Does the university insure my property while traveling abroad?

How should I handle traveling with prescription medications?

What documentation is required to be re-admitted to the United States?

How much currency can I carry with me when I am going out of the country?

What is the process to obtain foreign currency before my trip?

What if I don't use all of the foreign currency before my trip home?

Will Virginia Tech pay for trip cancellation insurance?

Studying Abroad

What types of study abroad opportunities are available for students?

How do I find the best study abroad option for me?

How will studying abroad affect my graduation date/academic plan?

How safe is studying abroad?

Is studying abroad a good idea?

Are scholarships available?

How can I talk to a Virginia Tech student who has studied abroad?

Campus Involvement

What is the International Street Fair and how do I get involved?

What is International Education Week and how do I get involved?

I'm an international student. Is there a club/organization just for other students from my home country?

I'm not an international student but I want to get involved in intercultural clubs and/or I am interested in specific countries. What clubs/organizations are available to me?

International Students Frequently Asked Questions

How do I complete the immigration paperwork?

Who can I talk to about admissions for international students?

What score do I need to get on my TOEFL?

What resources does Virginia Tech have for helping international students succeed while learning in different language and cultural environment?

Can I work outside of Virginia Tech while I am on a visa?

How many online classes can I take while on a visa?