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ACADEMICS

Cadets have dedicated study time in the residence halls called Evening Call-to-Quarters (ECQ).

  • 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays 
  • 7 to 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 

Noise is kept to a minimum and academics are the priority during these periods. A cadet duty officer is responsible for enforcing quiet hours. Cadets may sign out during ECQ to study in other locations or meet with study groups, tutors, etc.

 

The Corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development

The Rice Center transforms cadets into inspiring leaders through a program of coursework, real-world leadership experiences, ethics education, lectures, and guest speakers. 

New cadets are enrolled in an accredited leader development course both semesters of their first year. It includes a Corps class plus a two-hour period on Thursdays designed to help with the transition from high school to college. Topics include reading skills, note‐taking, active listening, personal productivity, and how to use a daily planner in a time management academic module.

New cadets also benefit from the insights and inspiration of their company S-5 (academic) staff. These successful cadets exemplify the habits and mindset that lead to academic success. 

 

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Virginia Tech offers free resources to help all students transition from high school to college academics and to continue to improve throughout their college careers. 

  • The Student Success Center provides holistic support to undergraduates through a network of programs and services.
  • The Writing Center in Newman Library helps with writing and reading assignments.
  • Career and Professional Development helps students explore career options, find experience and jobs, and plan for graduate or professional school. 

 

THE CORPS LEADERSHIP MINOR

Cadets may choose to pursue the Corps’ minor in leadership studies. New cadets will learn more about how to declare the Corps leadership minor during the fall semester. The minor is supervised by the Rice Center and consists of: 

  • Corps plus ROTC or Citizen-Leader Track courses
  • Two business or ethics courses
  • At least three approved leadership roles in the Corps or their track.

 

HONORS COLLEGE

The Corps works closely with the Virginia Tech Honors College to help cadets work toward honors diplomas, scholarships, and other certifications. Any cadet with a GPA of 

3.6 or higher is eligible to apply, and many of the activities in the Corps can be used to fulfill Honors College requirements.