Enrolling in VT eLearning

There are three ways to participate in eLearning at Virginia Tech: 1) as a degree-seeking student, 2) as a Non-Degree or Commonwealth Campus student taking courses for university credit, or 3) as a student in non-credit, online training. Students wishing to work towards a degree from a distance must apply for admission and be accepted into a program just like any on-campus student (note that Virginia Tech does not offer Bachelor's degrees from a distance). Students who simply want to earn credit for a class or two must apply as non-degree (undergraduate) or Commonwealth Campus (graduate) students. Students taking non-credit training can register immediately. Read below for more information on these options.

Degree-Seeking Students:

To be admitted to a degree program, you must submit an application to the program through the Graduate School. (Undergraduate degrees and admissions via eLearning are not available.)

If you are already admitted and working towards a degree from Virginia Tech (either graduate or undergraduate), you must use the Hokie SPA to register for all credit courses, eLearning or otherwise.

Non-degree or Commonwealth Campus Students:

If you are not interested in obtaining a degree at this time but simply want to take several courses for credit, you can be admitted to Virginia Tech under non-degree status or Commonwealth Campus status. IMPORTANT! Not all eLearning courses are open to non-degree students, and successful completion of coursework does not guarantee admission into a degree program. Check the course descriptions for details before submitting an application.

  • Graduate Level
    1. Commonwealth Campus -- Submit a photocopy of your official undergraduate or graduate transcript or diploma.
    2. Non-Degree -- Submit your official undergraduate or graduate transcript or diploma.
    3. If you filled out the portion of the application requesting tuition rates for Virginia residents, you must submit a photocopy of your Virginia driver's license or most recent state tax forms as proof of residency.
    4. If you are requesting reduced rates for K-12 employees in Virginia, you must submit a signed, K-12 tuition waiver form (http://www.vto.vt.edu/k12.html).
    5. Application (http://www.vto.vt.edu/gradmit).

    APPLICATION FEE: US$25.00 non-refundable.

  • Undergraduate Level
    1. If applying for In-state tuition complete a residency form. Go to http://www.vto.vt.edu/instate.html to print the form.
    2. A photocopy of your Virginia driver's license OR your most recent Virginia state tax form as proof of residency.
    3. A photocopy of your high school or undergraduate transcript of credits to date.
    4. If you are requesting reduced rates for K-12 employees in Virginia, you must submit a signed, K-12 tuition waiver form (http://www.vto.vt.edu/k12.html).
    5. Application - Please view are course catalog for available classes. Once you have found a class please add that course to your course cart which will take you to the online application. (http://www.vto.vt.edu/catalog.php).

    APPLICATION FEE: US$50.00 non-refundable.

Registration Timetable for - Academic Year:

Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Summer I 2009 Summer II 2009 NON-CREDIT
open mid-Marchopen mid-Octopen mid-Decopen mid-Dec always open

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Enrolling in Non-Credit, Online Training

Simply search the catalog for the training you want, go to the course description page(s), and follow the links under Enrollment found in the individual course page. You will be directed to the registration form after you have selected courses.

REQUIREMENTS: Payment in full during the registration process.