In support of the Division of Student Affairs Mission Statement, and in keeping with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, the Dean of Students Office:

• supports and empowers students and families in crisis and/or challenging situation,
• leads campus-wide collaborative orientation programs for new students and families as they make their transition to the university
• facilitates communication and connections for Hokie Parents and families, and
• nurtures a welcoming campus climate through proactive programming, oversight for bias incident protocol, and ongoing discussion.