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

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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

Full Board meetings will be livestreamed. Information for viewing will be provided closer to the meeting date.

Nov 17-18

2025

Apr 13-14

2026

Jun 1-2

2026

Aug 24-26

2026

Nov 16-17

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 members to attend orientation session in Richmond

11/7/2025

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is holding a two-day orientation Nov. 12-13 for new members of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s boards of visitors.

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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet Nov. 17-18 in Alexandria

11/6/2025

The board will hold its quarterly board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Northern Virginia in Room 2110, Academic Building One, 3625 Potomac Ave., Alexandria.

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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