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.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

August 24-26

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.

Nov 9-10

2026

Apr 5-6

2027

Jun 14-15

2027

Aug 30-Sep 1

2027

Nov 8-9

2027

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 Aug. 24-26

8/17/2026

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in Latham Ballroom A/B at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg.

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Upcoming Presidential Search Committee listening session in the D.C. area

8/13/2026

A listening session has been scheduled for the Presidential Search Committee to receive input from faculty, A/P faculty, staff, and students in the greater Washington, D.C., area.

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Contact Us

Ms. Kim O'Rourke

Secretary of the Board of Visitors

319 Burruss Hall (0125)
800 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061