Are you a high school sophomore or junior and want to learn more about the 2-year Associate of Agriculture degree program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences? If so, join us on Saturday, March 16 for a day full of activities that highlight all that Virginia Tech and the Agricultural Technology Program have to offer you. 

Registered participants will be able to attend:

  • Agricultural Technology overview session: Presentations highlighting the program's Associate of  Agriculture degree and the two different options, Applied Agriculture Management and Landscape and Turf Management, as well as student community programs and services.
  • Alumni Panel:  You will be able to hear how a panel of alumni from the program have used their degree. Learn first-hand how the Agricultural Technology Program has impacted their lives. 
  • Hokie Chats: You will have a unique opportunity to meet faculty, program administrators, and current students.  Representatives from the program will be available to answer questions and engage in conversation.
  • Apply to  Agricultural Technology: Admissions Information Sessions that lay out the admissions process and explain specific Agricultural Technology requirements.

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This event is held the same day as Virginia Tech's spring open house so there are a variety of additional activities and tours that you may choose to participate in. 

Optional sessions and tours:

  • Residential Experience and Dining session - Hear what it is like to live and eat on campus.
  • University Scholarships and Financial Aid Informtation Session - Get more detailed information directly from the faculty and staff from these offices.
  • Campus tour - During this approx. 30 minute tour you will start at the steps of Burruss Hall and see some campus highlights. 
  • Housing tour - Choose from one of these dorms ( Ambler Johnston Hall, Ped-drew-Yates Hall, Pritchard Hall and Vawter Hall) to preview during the afternoon.
  • Recreational Sports Facility- Take a self guided tour of McComas Hall.

Potential students, parents, high school teachers and advisors are all invited and encouraged to attend.