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

October 14

Wednesday

Nov 9-10

2026

Apr 5-6

2027

Jun 14-15

2027

Aug 30-Sep 1

2027

Nov 8-9

2027

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

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to consider resolution to appoint the university's 17th president

10/9/2026

The special meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m.

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Paula Marie Seniors awarded the Gloria D. Smith Memorial Professorship in Africana Studies

9/28/2026

The professorship is awarded to an outstanding faculty member who contributes significantly to the development of minority students, student-athletes, and scholarly pursuits.

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Ms. Kim O'Rourke

Secretary of the Board of Visitors

319 Burruss Hall (0125)
800 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061