Virginia Tech is a public land-grant research university. The institution prides itself on being an inclusive community of knowledge, discovery, and creativity which aims to prepare leaders, and problem-solvers. True to its moto-’Ut Prosim’ (That I May Serve)- Virginia Tech is known for a culture of service and a dedication to improving the quality of life and the human condition within the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the world.

Founded in 1872 as Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College under the Morrill Act, the university has grown from its rural, teaching - and military - focused origins into a comprehensive institution offering more than 280 degree programs and 38,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. With more than 2,500 faculty and annual research expenditures above $500M, Virginia Tech is today among the major research universities in the U.S. The university is especially recognized for its College of Engineering, which consistently ranks among the top engineering schools in the nation. Virginia Tech’s flagship campus is located in Blacksburg on some 2,600 acres, and it also had multiple regional campuses and international sites.