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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!

Academics

Design your experience

Learn how the School of Animal Sciences can help you create the path for your successful academic journey.

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Learn how the School of Animal Sciences can help you create the path for your successful academic journey.

Prospective Students

Undergraduate
Graduate

Current Undergraduate Students

Advising
Graduation Requirements
Degrees
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Current Graduate Students

(Departmental Forms, FAQs, Common Courses)
SAS Grad Student Directory
Facilities
VT Graduate School
Graduate Catalog

Research

Discovery awaits

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Work with world-class researchers to identify solutions to the pressing issues of todayโ€”and help created a better tomorrow.

Extension

Community Outreach

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Bringing timely, useful, and applicable information to the stateโ€”and world-at-largeโ€”based on the latest research.

Beef
Dairy
Equine
Poultry
Sheep
Swine

4-H Horse Program
Virginia 4-H Dairy Youth Program
Youth Livestock Program


Sales

Campus Facilities

AREC Units
Virginia Cooperative Extension

Upcoming Events

#ShoutOuts

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2024 Winning VT Academic Quadrathlon Team: Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed.
First Place Team
Bruno Menza, Will Bonham, Jacob Porzeinski, and Ethan Reed. Will move on to compete at Southern Section ASAS meeting in April in Arlington, Texas.


Second Place Team
Daniela Enriquez Pineda, Cynthis Granados, Bella Caballero, Grace Knick

Third Place Team
Madelyn Fore, Olivia Gibson, Emily Fleegle
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HokieBird hanging with SAS!
Extracurricular involvement is an invaluable component of the Hokie experience.

Learn about our clubs, study abroad opportunities, undergraduate research, internship, volunteer opportunities and more.

Beyond the Classroom

Hurricane Helene Resources

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