Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Breakdown of “Extracurricular Activities” at VT/VPISU
By Gender
| Males | A- |
| Females | A- |
By Major
| Accounting | C+ |
| Aerospace Engineering | A- |
| Animal Studies | C |
| Anthropology | A |
| Architecture | A |
| Architecture & Urban Planning Department | A- |
| Biology | A |
| Business - Management and Administration | B+ |
| Chemistry | A- |
| Civil Engineering | C+ |
| Communications | B- |
| Computer Engineering | A |
| Computer Science | A- |
| Economics | A- |
| Electrical Engineering | B- |
| Engineering Department | A |
| English | A |
| Finance | A+ |
| Geography and Geosciences | C- |
| History/Histories (art history/etc.) | A+ |
| Industrial Operations Engineering | A |
| Interior Design | A+ |
| Journalism | A+ |
| Math | A |
| Mechanical Engineering | A |
| Naval Engineering | B |
| Other | B+ |
| Physics | A |
| Political Science | A |
| PreMed and Medical | A+ |
| Psychology | A- |
| Social Work | A+ |
| Undecided | A- |
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Extracurricular Activities
“... The best example would be the naming of the middle of the Student Activities Center "Break Zone" ...Read full comment
“... I am a sophmore and love my classes, professors, the friends I have made, life here, the food, the parties, VA Tech Sports ...Read full comment
“... Sports and the Hokies are a huge part of student life and spirit is high around campus ...Read full comment
“... Your social life will be fantastic here, there is always something going on, sports events, parties, concerts, etc ...Read full comment
“... Virginia Tech is a very good school with many opprotunities to learn and be involved in other activities ...Read full comment
“... Your social life will be fantastic here, there is always something going on, sports events, parties, concerts, etc ...Read full comment
“... I wasn't a big sports fan coming in but football games are a lot of fun here, you have to go to at least one to see what I'm talking about ...Read full comment
“... The atmosphere promotes learning, fitness, and social activities ...Read full comment
“... There are lots of different activities to be involved in on campus ...Read full comment
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- If you like sports (if you don't you will by the end of freshman year)this is the school for you ...Read full comment
“... Social life was great, sports were great, people were great, atmosphere was great, just about everything was great ...Read full comment
“... It is a huge school so it was easy to find activities, research opportunities, meet people, etc ...Read full comment
“... Unlike UVa, we have sports ...Read full comment
“... I had heard all the hype (sports & all) and got here and have regretted the decision ever since ...Read full comment
“... The football and sports are great here and there are so many different clubs and activities available for students ...Read full comment
“... I am a sophmore and love my classes, professors, the friends I have made, life here, the food, the parties, VA Tech Sports ...Read full comment
“... Tuition money is spent on sports facilities, fancy dorms, and new dining halls when it desperately needs to be put into the education ...Read full comment
“... Lots of hiking and activities if you want to get involved ...Read full comment
“... The only thing is that the biggest city around it Roanoke and that's forty-five minutes away, but the school has great sports and performing art...Read full comment
“... What makes VT even more incredible is the breadth of activities that are available ...Read full comment
“... I am a sophmore and love my classes, professors, the friends I have made, life here, the food, the parties, VA Tech Sports ...Read full comment
“... Don't get me started on sports cause thats basically what you live for on weekends, Lane Stadium is the S$#T ...Read full comment
“... It is a huge school so it was easy to find activities, research opportunities, meet people, etc ...Read full comment
“... People's experiences can all be very different depending not only on your major and extracurriculars, but also just on what you make it ...Read full comment
“... i did not know this school was out in the middle of nowhere in the mountains, but it is an extremely beautiful campus with lots of outdoor activi...Read full comment
“... They have many different clubs and extracurricular activites if you wish to participate (which you should ...Read full comment
“... I am a sophmore and love my classes, professors, the friends I have made, life here, the food, the parties, VA Tech Sports ...Read full comment
“... The people who have enjoyed their time at VT were the ones who were most involved in extracurricular activities ...Read full comment
“... The atmosphere promotes learning, fitness, and social activities ...Read full comment
“... Also don't get too excited about the sports here ...Read full comment
- #1 Top Chemistry School Ranking in Virginia
- #2 Top Math School Ranking in Virginia
- #2 Top Mechanical Engineering School Ranking in Virginia
- #2 Top Anthropology School Ranking in Virginia
- #2 Top Finance School Ranking in Virginia
- #2 Top Computer Engineering School Ranking in Virginia
- #3 Top Biology School Ranking in Virginia
- #3 Top Industrial Operations Engineering
- #3 Top Computer Engineering
- #3 Top Computer Engineering School Ranking in the The%20Southeast
- #4 Top Accounting School Ranking in Virginia
- #6 Top Physics School Ranking in Virginia
- #6 Top Psychology School Ranking in Virginia
- #6 Top Architecture & Urban Planning Department
- #6 Top Engineering Department
- #7 Top Aerospace Engineering
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