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Welcome to the School of Animal Sciences

Dedicated to the Virginia Tech motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the School of Animal Sciences pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. We invite you to bring your interest in animals and let us prepare you for your future. Where can the School of Animal Sciences take you? The choices are unlimited!

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Learn how we can help you create the path for your successful academic journey.

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Learn how we can help you create the path for a successful academic journey based on your interests.

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Class of 2026 SAS Student Spotlights

Congratulations!


Abigal Adams
CALS Champion Award

Sarah Diehl
SAS Outstanding Senior
(Dairy Science)

Ruth Haile
SAS Outstanding Senior
(Animal & Poultry Sciences)

McKenzey Kirby
CALS Champion Award

Morgan Marshall
CALS Catalyst Award

Dori Mitchell
CALS Phi Kappa Phi Medallion

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    Students in the School of Animal Sciences provide round-the-clock care for lambs born at the Copenhaver Sheep Center. These crucial husbandry skills lead some students to enroll in a professional doctorate program at the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. (Video)

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    Sands said it is the right time to begin the process of stepping aside and provide the next president the opportunity to “take the baton at full stride” and continue the university's significant growth and momentum.

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    For hundreds of fourth-grade students from across the New River Valley, a recent trip to Virginia Tech offered more than just a day away from the classroom. It gave them a hands-on look at the many ways agriculture, natural resources, science, and technology shape the world around them.

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    A School of Animal Sciences advisor has been recognized as Advisor of the Month for April. Bergamasco highlights a holistic advising philosophy, stating, “My advising approach centers on guiding students through complex curricula, identifying meaningful experiential learning opportunities, and fostering reflective practices that encourage personal and academic growth.”

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At a Glance

724 Undergraduate Students
66 Graduate Students
6500+ Alumni
45 Faculty
38 Staff

The Virginia Tech School of Animal Sciences is the largest animal program east of the Mississippi, offers accelerated options, and provides transformational, hands-on animal experience.