Orientation
Welcome to CNRE! Ready to get started?
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the College of Natural Resources and Environment!
This year, Virginia Tech will be offering a hybrid orientation program that combines virtual and in-person activities and events. In early December, you’ll complete virtual orientation modules, so make sure you check your Virginia Tech email regularly for more information.
All new first-year and transfer students are also required to attend a virtual meeting with a CNRE advisor. At this meeting, you’ll discuss your schedule, CNRE’s advising and registration processes, and some key take-aways about New Student Orientation.
Keep checking your Virginia Tech email for important updates and announcements, including information about preparing for and scheduling your advising session.
The CNRE Advising Team is looking forward to meeting with you and helping you make a smooth transition to Virginia Tech! Questions? Email cnre_students@vt.edu.
Your CNRE advising experience
As a CNRE student, there are a few important things you need to know to get the most out of your advising experience. Check out the information below for suggestions on what you should be doing before, during, and after your advising session.
- Please note that all communications listed below will be sent to your Virginia Tech email, so make sure you check your email regularly.
- On December 4, transfer students will receive an invitation to schedule an advising session. Students will also receive an invitation to the Advising and Career Center’s Virtual Advising and Course Registration Canvas site. This site will contain important information about the advising process in CNRE and what to expect at your advising session. You’ll also find an activity that must be completed prior to your advising appointment.
- Spring course registration opens on December 7, before your academic advising appointment. Once you schedule your advising appointment, your CNRE academic advisor will email you with one course to register for in advance of you meeting. You will select and register for the rest of your spring courses during your advising appointment.
- To help your advisor prepare for your meeting, please complete the activity in the CNRE Virtual Advising and Course Registration Canvas site by December 9. Your responses will help your advisor better understand your academic history and prepare for your advising appointment.
- As part of the orientation process, you will attend a virtual advising session with an academic advisor.
- When you attend your advising session, your advisor will assist you with course registration and answer any questions you may have about registration and degree requirements.
- Make sure you have all these items available when you meet with your academic advisor:
- A computer
- A charged cell phone for Virginia Tech two-factor authentication
- Your Virginia Tech username and password
- A list of all sources of anticipated credits (transfer credits, AP, IB, dual enrollment, etc.)
- Copies of credit information (transcripts, AP/IB scores, etc.)
After your virtual advising session, you will be able to make changes to your schedule. However, it is highly recommended that you do NOT make changes unless absolutely necessary. Some classes are in high demand and if you drop one of them, even accidentally, you may not get back in and will then risk falling behind in your program of study. If you have questions and feel a schedule change is needed, please contact your advisor.
After virtual orientation and by 5 p.m. on January 22, you need to complete the New Student Launch modules in Canvas. You’ll be given instructions for this last action item in the final email you receive January 11.
Before you come to campus for spring semester, make sure you know how to access campus maps.
Finally, start making plans for how you’ll get involved in your college and/or major outside the classroom. You can learn more about CNRE clubs and organizations and connect with groups that interest you.
Sign up for your orientation session
In addition to attending an advising session, attending orientation is important for your success at Virginia Tech and in CNRE. Therefore, we require students to attend both events. Orientation sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register as soon as you can. More information about all things orientation is available through the Office of Student Affairs.