VT Grad School Open House Comes to Town

2026-08-07 8:31 PM

It was announced this week that the public is invited to explore opportunities in certificate, masters and doctorate programs when Virginia Tech’s Graduate School hosts an open house and information session on Monday, Oct. 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. in room 214 of the Northern Virginia Center (7054 Haycock Rd., Falls Church).

The first 50 guests will park free in the lot. For more information, visit www.ncr.vt.edu.

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