Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors is the governing authority for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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About the Board
The Board is composed of 14 members, 13 of whom are appointed by the Governor. The 14th member is the President of the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, who serves ex officio. In addition, there are five non-voting representatives to the board, representing A/P faculty, faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students.
Public Comment on Tuition and Fees
Virginia Tech will hold a public comment period whenever any type of tuition increase is proposed. The Board of Visitors is now receiving written comments. The board will also have a public hearing that will begin with a tuition-and-fee presentation followed by oral comments; registration is required. Review the  Proposed Tuition and Fee Changes and Public Comment Guidelines
Public Hearing Details
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM.
Virtual meeting via Zoom
Livestream information will be provided
The deadline for pre-registering to speak is Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The deadline for receipt of written comments is Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Mar 30
2026
Apr 13-14
2026
Jun 1-2
2026
Aug 24-26
2026
Nov 9-10
2026
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email vppg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-6232 prior to the event.
Latest News
In memoriam: Sandra Davis, Board of Visitors vice rector
3/18/2026
Davis, a recipient of Virginia Tech’s highest honor and one of a select few friends of the university to have been named an honorary life member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, passed away on Tuesday, March 17. She was 79.
Read Moreabout Board of VisitorsVirginia Tech Board of Visitors committee to hold virtual meeting
3/16/2026
Board members will interview candidates for the 2026-27 undergraduate and graduate/professional student representatives to the board.
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Ms. Kim O'Rourke
Secretary of the Board of Visitors
