Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs

Three Orientation sessions down, 11 more to go! 🎉 We’re feeling so much gratitude and excitement as we kick off another summer of welcoming new Hokies and their families to Virginia Tech. The energy from our first three sessions has been incredible, and we’re just getting started. A huge shoutout to our amazing Orientation Leaders, who have worked so hard to get to this point. They have already done such an outstanding job creating welcoming spaces, sharing their Hokie experiences, answering questions, and helping our newest students and families feel at home. We are so proud of the work they’re doing! To our newest Hokies and their families: thank you for spending part of your summer with us. We are so excited to welcome you to Blacksburg, help you begin building your Hokie community, and support you through this transition to Virginia Tech. Here’s to the next 11 sessions and many more memories, connections, and “Welcome to Virginia Tech!” moments ahead. 🧡🦃 #Hokies #Orientation #VirginiaTech #GoHokies #NewHokies #vt2030

New Student and Family Programs at Virginia Tech is hiring an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Blacksburg 🦃 If you enjoy supporting a collaborative office environment, keeping projects organized, and helping teams operate smoothly behind the scenes, this role could be a great fit. The Administrative Assistant plays an important part in ensuring our office runs efficiently while supporting programs and initiatives that help new students and families transition successfully to Virginia Tech. This full-time position assists with scheduling, communications, logistics, and day-to-day operations that keep our work moving forward. You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team that values service, organization, and continuous improvement 🤝 If you or someone in your network is interested in contributing to meaningful work that supports student success from the very beginning of the Hokie experience, we encourage you to apply and share. Full job description and application can be found here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUZCGzFD

🎉 Welcome to the Hokies on Track team! 🎉 We are excited to welcome our two NODA Interns to work with NSFP for the summer! Please join us in welcoming Chloe Jones and Cian Martinez to the Virginia Tech community. We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the energy, creativity, and support they will bring to our work with new students and families. This summer, they will be assisting with orientation programming, student leader supervision & support, and other office operations as we prepare for an exciting season of welcoming new Hokies to campus. Welcome to the team Chloe and Cian, we’re so glad you’re here! 🦃🧡 #HokiesOnTrack #VirginiaTech #NODA #Orientation #StudentAffairs #VT #Hokies

THANK YOU Hokie Nation for your support this #VTGivingDay! Your contributions create great things for Virginia Tech students, your fellow Hokies, and the communities we serve. Together, we are a positive force for change in the world, and we couldn’t do it without you. 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 again for helping us achieve amazing things that impact all of us!

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 starts NOW 🚨 and we need your support, Hokie Nation! Starting at noon EST today, Feb. 18 until noon tomorrow, Feb. 19, you can support our office by participating in Giving Day. Please consider making a gift to one of these areas: 🧡 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 supports programs for new Hokie families such as Family Weekends, our Family Webinar Series, and exclusive online platform, the Hokie Family Hub. 🧡 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨 supports students and their families during their transition to college life at Virginia Tech through programs such as orientation and Weeks of Welcome. It’s your move 🫵 You have just 2️⃣4️⃣ hours to help us lead the way this Giving Day - make a gift now! https://lnkd.in/eppXnv_9 #VTGivingDay

#VTGivingDay is 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬! Are you ready to help Hokie students thrive? Your gifts enable Student Affairs to help every student succeed, find connection, discover themselves, and grow into their potential. This Giving Day, please consider making a gift to one of these areas: 🧡 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 supports programs for new Hokie families such as Fall and Spring Family Weekends, our Family Webinar Series, and exclusive online platform, the Hokie Family Hub. 🧡 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙨 supports students and their families during their transition to college life at Virginia Tech through programs such as orientation and Weeks of Welcome. How to make your gift: 📌 Bookmark the Student Affairs Giving Day page: https://lnkd.in/ehbcqPt2 💻 Starting Feb. 18 at noon EST until Feb. 19 noon EST, visit the page and select Student Affairs as the area of support. 🎁 Choose one of our areas listed above from the fund dropdown menu to designate your gift. Stay tuned for more information. Thank you for supporting Student Affairs!

New Student and Family Programs at Virginia Tech is growing — and we’re looking for a Program Coordinator to join our team in Blacksburg 🦃 If you’re someone who enjoys building meaningful experiences, supporting students and families through big transitions, and bringing programs and events to life, this role could be a great fit. This full-time position works closely with new students and their families, helping design and deliver educational and social programs, large-scale events, and leadership experiences that shape the Virginia Tech journey from day one. You’ll join a collaborative, people-centered team that cares deeply about service, student success, and continuous growth 🤝 If you or someone in your network is passionate about student transition, family engagement, and program coordination in higher education, we encourage you to apply and share. Full job description and application can be found here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eM9ahbPG

Calling All Hokies: Weeks of Welcome Leaders Wanted for Fall 2026! 🦃 The start of a new academic year is a pivotal moment for new students and their families at Virginia Tech, and Weeks of Welcome Leaders play a key role in making that first impression a positive one. We are currently hiring Weeks of Welcome Leaders for Fall 2026 to support welcome events, assist new students and families, and help create a sense of belonging across campus. This short-term, paid position offers flexible, guaranteed hours at the start of the semester and is open to all current Virginia Tech students — no prior experience required. ✨ Why apply? • Make a meaningful impact by welcoming new Hokies • Build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills • Connect with students from across campus • Gain professional experience with New Student and Family Programs • Earn extra income before the semester ramps up 📅 Key dates include spring training, mandatory in-person training on August 13–14, 2026, and participation in Weeks of Welcome events beginning August 18, 2026. 🔗 Interested students can apply through Handshake here: https://lnkd.in/gXDvFS7C If you know a Hokie who enjoys working with people, representing the university, and helping others feel at home, encourage them to apply by March 1 — and help us welcome the Class of 2030 and beyond!

𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙪𝙥 this #VTGivingDay by signing up to be an ambassador 📣 Join us Feb. 18 for Giving Day, a 24-hour celebration of the Hokie spirit, where employees, students, alumni, and community can show support for their favorite departments, programs & more! In addition to making a gift, consider taking your support for Student Affairs to the next level by signing up to be a 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿! As an ambassador, you make Giving Day a success helping us spread the word about Giving Day and encouraging fellow Hokies to join the fun (while also having a chance to score some sweet Giving Day merch! 🎁 👀) Ambassadors are asked to: 1️⃣ 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔'𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Ambassadorships do not carry over from one Giving Day to the next. Please renew your support to join in this year. 2️⃣ 𝐘𝐨𝐮+𝟐! Make your gift using your unique ambassador link and encourage two other Hokies to make a gift through your link on Giving Day and score exclusive Giving Day swag! 3️⃣ 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 using resources in the ambassador toolkit through social media and email. Use your custom URL to track how many gifts you personally bring in from your network. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-tgi576

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞! Giving Day is Feb. 18-19, from noon to noon EST. #VTGivingDay is a 24-hour celebration of the Hokie Spirit and the power of giving back. This is a special opportunity for Virginia Tech students, employees, alumni, family, and friends to come together virtually and show their support for their favorite Virginia Tech departments, programs, student organizations, and teams. Alumni, students, friends, employees, and families are all coming together to make a big impact. Getting in the game is easy! 📝 Sign up to be an ambassador Ambassadors are the heart of Giving Day. They share their enthusiasm and inspire friends and family to step up and give. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e-tgi576 Learn more: https://givingday.vt.edu/