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
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.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
April 13-14
Those attending the meeting in person will need to present a Virginia Tech Hokie Passport or government-issued photo ID and all bags will be searched. Please allow extra time to accommodate these measures. Signs, banners, or any other activity that would obstruct the view of others are prohibited.
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
Board of Visitors to meet April 13-14 in Blacksburg
4/3/2026
Board members will consider a resolution on 2026-27 tuition and fee rates. The board also will receive a design preview and review for two new 600-bed residence halls; a design preview for the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital renovation and expansion; a design preview of a new Virginia Tech Rescue Squad facility; and a design preview of the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center improvements.
Read Moreabout Board of VisitorsIn 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.
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Ms. Kim O'Rourke
Secretary of the Board of Visitors
