AOE Student Affairs

TO: Students Entering Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

FROM: Dr. Chris Hall, Professor and Department Head

SUBJECT: Transfer into Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

Welcome to AOE. We are pleased that you have chosen to join us and we look forward to working with you toward earning a degree in Aerospace Engineering or Ocean Engineering or both. We think you will find this department an exciting place to be and we hope you will take advantage of all the department has to offer over your next few years with us.

THE ATTACHED COURSE MATERIAL MAY NOT MATCH THE UNIVERSITY CATALOG LISTING OF OUR CURRICULA. THIS MATERIAL IS YOUR OFFICIAL LISTING OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.

In the following material you will find up-to-date versions of our academic requirements, including curricular listings for those of you who want to pursue double majors in AE and OE. It is very important that you keep this information. We have tried to account for all planned changes in the university "core curriculum"; however, past experience has shown the core to change every year. Do not rely on the University Catalog for a correct listing of our curriculum or of the latest version of the Core Curriculum.

Please note that your graduation requirement will be that in effect for the year in which you graduate and does not depend on date of entry. The university "core curriculum" requirements are, on the other hand, based on date of entry. Should you at any point fall behind your previously planned graduation date you should see your advisor to make sure that delay does not cause you any problems in meeting graduation requirements. ` We look forward to getting to know you and working with you. My office and that of Dr. Walters are always open to you should you have any questions about our department, our programs or any other concerns. We are in rooms 214 and 215 Randolph Hall, respectively, and, should we be in class or be otherwise unavailable when you come by, the receptionist will be glad to make an appointment for you. By the way, in the following material you will find information about our two departmental student branches of international technical society organizations, the AIAA and SNAME. We strongly encourage you to become an active part of at least one of these groups. I can think of no better way to meet other AOE students and faculty and to get involved in the department and invest in your future success.

AOE Student Affairs 

Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace & Ocean Engineering
215 Randolph Hall, Blacksburg VA, 24061
(540) 231-6611 Fax: (540) 231-9632