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
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 approves 2026-27 tuition and mandatory fees during two-day meeting in Blacksburg
4/14/2026
Among action on Tuesday, board approved a resolution of appreciation for Sandra “Sandy” Davis, the vice rector who died March 17 at the age of 79. Mehul Sanghani '98, who had previously served on the board from 2014-22, was appointed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to complete Davis’ term, which was to expire on June 30.
Read Moreabout Board of VisitorsVirginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year
4/14/2026
After thoughtful discussion to seek a balance between access and affordability with preserving the quality of a Virginia Tech degree and investing in world-class faculty and campus programs, the board approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Ms. Kim O'Rourke
Secretary of the Board of Visitors
