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Our Advising Technology Peer Educators are here to help you!

Helping Hokies navigate the tools that support their academic journey

How Can We Help?

Our peer educators can assist you with:

  • Using Navigate Student to schedule appointments and connect with support resources on campus
  • Exploring HokieGPS to plan out your courses for future semesters
  • Understanding how to read your Degree Audit Report (DARs) so you can stay on top of graduation requirements
  • Learning how to prepare for course registration 

What We Can't Help With

Peer educators are not academic advisors.

Please connect directly with your academic advisor for questions about:

  • Which courses you should take 
  • Major requirements or substitutions 
  • Academic policies 
  • Graduation eligibility 

How to Connect with Us

The Advising Technology Peer Educators are here to help you make the most of Virginia Tech's advising tools throughout the semester. Stop by our table during key academic milestones for quick, one-on-one assistance with academic planning, advising technology, and connecting with campus resources.

First Week of Classes

August 24-26
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Squires Information Booth B

August 27-28
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Squires 2nd Floor Pop-Up Table

Start your semester with confidence! Stop by for help:

  • Finding your classrooms
  • Handling last-minute schedule changes
  • Using Navigate Student and other advising tools

Mid-Semester Support (Before the Drop Deadline)

October 5-6
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Squires Information Booth A

Thinking about making a change to your schedule? We're here to help you:

  • Find your advisor's contact information
  • Schedule an advising appointment
  • Connect with campus resources
  • Navigate advising technology

Course Request Support

October 28-30
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Squires Information Booth A

Get ready for next semester! Stop by for help:

  • Completing Course Request in Hokie Registration
  • Planning your upcoming semester
  • Connecting with your academic advisor
  • Using Navigate Student to prepare for advising appointments

Whether you have a quick question or need help getting started, our peer educators are here to help.

Workshops are available in October and April of each year to align with course planning. Create a HokieGPS to help you plan what classes you’ll take each semester to maintain your goals for graduation.

To view workshop times and register to attend, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to vt.navigate.eab.com and log in using your PID
  2. Click on Schedule an Appointment in the top right in blue
  3. Select Additional Support Services for the type of appointment.
  4. Select Academic Planning Workshop for the reason you would like to see someone
  5. Then Select Register for Workshop.
  6. Then on the next page select "Academic Planning Workshop" as the location
  7. Find a time that works for your schedule

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