How to Apply

The admission procedure for the National Capital Region is similar to the procedure for Blacksburg applicants. Mail all reference letters directly to the Natural Resources Program:

 Attn: Natural Resources Program
Virginia Tech
National Capital Region
Northern Virginia Center (0362)
7054 Haycock Road, #402
Falls Church, VA 22043

Please mail two official transcripts; one to the department you are applying to and one to:

Virginia Tech
Graduate School Admissions (Mail Code 0325)
Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Please be aware that each department and college has specific application deadlines. The Frequently Asked Questions also has additional useful tips.

For further information, contact the Graduate Student Services Office (GSSO) at (703) 538-8327 between 9:00-6:00 or gsso@nvc.vt.edu.

Natural Resources Admission Requirements

Natural Resources Degree Requirements

Contact information for the Natural Resources program in the National Capital Region:

Dr. Michael J. Mortimer, Director
Natural Resources Program
Virginia Tech National Capital Region
Northern Virginia Center (0362)
7054 Haycock Road, #411
Falls Church, VA 22043
703-538-3762 (O)
703-538-8337 (F)
mortimer@vt.edu

Dr. Kieran J. Lindsey, Associate Director
Natural Resources Distance Learning Consortium
Virginia Tech
902 Prices Fork Road (0392)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-808-6099
540-231-2079 (F)
klindsey@vt.edu

Ms. Helen He
7054 Haycock Road, #402
Falls Church, VA 22043
703-538-3763 (O)
703-538-8337 (F)
nrstaff@nvc.vt.edu