Directions to Virginia Tech

VT Visitor Information Center

To reach the campus from Interstate 81 (southbound and northbound):

Take Exit 118B onto U.S. 460 West. This exit connects directly to the Christiansburg Bypass. Follow the signs for Blacksburg/Virginia Tech. The U.S. 460 bypass between Blacksburg and Christiansburg creates a limited-access highway from I-81 to the campus entrance at Southgate Drive.

Watch signs carefully for routes and directions. From the new bypass, Bus. U.S. 460 -- South Main Street, exits to the right. Stay on U.S. 460 West, signed for "Virginia Tech, Bluefield" to continue directly to the university.

Drive for 2.5 miles on U.S. 460 to the traffic light at VA 314, Southgate Drive. Turn right onto Southgate Drive. Follow Southgate Drive for .7 miles. The orientation parking lot will be at the intersection of Southgate and Spring Road.

THIS IS THE ONLY LOT YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK IN WITHOUT RECEIVING A TICKET.

New Student Orientation
Dean of Students Office
201 W. Roanoke St.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-3284
FAX: 540-231-4035