Advising

Flowcharts of coursework, sample plans of study, FAQ, and more can be found on individual programs pages

Academic Advising

For students wishing to transfer into one of our majors or add one of our minors, please use the information on this page, including the current students pages above for a given program in AIS (linked above). We would also love for you to schedule an appointment with us via Navigate. Scroll down and click “Schedule an Appointment” to meet with one of our advisors.

For current AIS students, we are available by Zoom (or in person by request) to meet with you to discuss course planning, academic challenges, and anything else you may need help navigating. Scroll down and click “Schedule an Appointment” to meet with your assigned advisor.

Force Add Requests

Please contact Amanda Shepheard for help with force adds. You can reach her at amandabs@vt.edu

Note: No force add request will be processed before July 15^th for Fall or November 15^th for Spring.

Dates & Deadlines

The following dates & deadlines can be found on the Registrar’s Dates & Deadlines webpage.

Academic Calendar and Census Dates
Change of Major Availability
Class Meeting Times
Drop/Add & Course Request Dates
Grade Deadlines and Availability
Religious & Ethnic Holidays

Schedule an Appointment

Our advisors are happy to meet with you to discuss your plan of study, help you in your decision making, and point you to resources. Please make an appointment with us anytime you need help or have questions!

View Appointments

College of Science Forms

If your primary major is in the College of Science, including NANO, NMED, and SYSB, your academic forms can be found here. This includes things like Undergraduate Research, Authorization to Take Courses Elsewhere, Course Withdrawal, and more.

View Forms

Changing to/from an AIS Major

You can change your primary major to an AIS major during the change of major dates or can add a secondary major at any time. Because our majors are truly interdisciplinary, they compliment many other majors and add a unique depth to your academic curriculum at Virginia Tech. Follow the link below for instructions on how to add or drop an AIS major or minor.

Add/Drop a Major/Minor

Hokie Spa

Hokie Spa is your student portal. You can update your personal information, run a Degree Audit Report, view your transcript, and more.

Hokie Spa

Turning In Forms/Plans of Study to Your Academic Advisor

To remain FERPA compliant, your AIS Academic Advisor will be accepting forms that you need to be signed via Google Forms. Please turn in all forms for which you need your advisor’s signature via the Secure Microsoft Forms Link rather than emailing them. This will protect your student data.

Secure Form Submission

Meet Your Advising Team

Melanie Sontheimer

Academic Advisor for AIS Majors & Minors
Email: msison90@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-5145

Sarah Bechtel

Academic Advisor for ISC Students and COS Associate Director of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Initiatives
Email: sarah92@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-3894