2017 Outstanding Student Awards
Eleven graduating Virginia Tech students received the 2017 Outstanding Student Awards from their respective colleges.
Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and the Division of Student Affairs, the Outstanding Senior Award recognizes exceptional academic achievement and leadership by a graduating student from each of the university’s eight colleges, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and awards for undergraduate and graduate student of the year. Recipients have a minimum grade-point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and are selected by faculty and students within their respective colleges.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Engineering
College of Engineering
College of Engineering
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute
College of Architecture and Urban Studies
College of Science
Pamplin College of Business
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
College of Natural Resources and Environment

Spring 2017 Commencement Schedule
Find everything you need to know at our commencement website.
- Thursday, May 11: Graduate School Commencement Ceremony, 2:30 p.m. in Cassell Coliseum
- Friday, May 12: University Commencement Ceremony, 8:30 a.m. in Lane Stadium
- Friday-Saturday, May 12-13: College and Departmental ceremonies
- Sunday, May 14: National Capital Region Commencement Ceremony, 1 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia