International Students
We extend a warm welcome to all prospective students living outside the United States. Our international students have always been a great asset to our program. Whether you have just begun your search for graduate school opportunities in the U.S. or if you have already started the process, we hope this page can point you to useful resources. The information available through the following links will help ensure a smooth transition to life in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA!
An invaluable resource to all members of the international community in Blacksburg is the Cranwell International Center. Cranwell has an extraordinarily helpful and friendly staff that is well aware of international students (and their families) needs.
The Graduate School provides very important information for international students at the International Graduate Student Services page (such as SEVIS-related information). Be sure to thoroughly read the information located there.
Assistantships and Expenses
All students coming to graduate school have obvious questions about how they will pay for school, housing, and so on. For detailed assistantship information, including the stipend amounts, visit the Funding section of this web site. Visa regulations, in most cases, prevent the student from working off-campus. See the Grad School's International Graduate Student Services page for visa information.