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.

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Upcoming Meeting Dates

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

Apr 13-14

2026

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 advances planning for athletics and residential facilities

2/5/2026

The board approved two resolutions during a special virtual meeting this week.

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Board of Visitors to meet Feb. 5

1/26/2026

During the virtual special meeting, board members will consider a resolution related to on-campus residential housing and a resolution related to improvements of the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice facility.

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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