COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ARTS, AND DESIGN

SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Architecture

Programs consistently place in the top 10 of “America’s Top-Ranked Architecture and Design Schools” (2019-2020 DesignIntelligence rankings).

  • #4 Architecture - Most Hired From
  • 2 of the nation’s “Most Admired Educators”

arch.vt.edu

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS

Art History, Creative Technologies, Graphic Design, Studio Art

Hands-on experience through opportunities in study abroad and internships.

  • #8 Best College for Fine and Studio Arts in the Southeast (College Factual)
  • #18 Top National Public Animation School (Animation Career Review)
  • #13 Top East Coast Animation School (Animation Career Review)
  • Top 50 Graphic Design School (2020, Graphic Design USA)

sova.vt.edu

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Cinema, Music, Theatre

Customized instruction relative to the students’ interests and needs

  • Theatre program consistently ranked among the top programs nationwide
  • A substantial number of performance opportunities throughout the year
  • Access to significant resources and learning opportunities through ICAT

sopa.vt.edu

SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Industrial Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Programs consistently place in the top 10 of “America’s Top-Ranked Architecture and Design Schools” (2019-2020 DesignIntelligence rankings).

  • #5 Interior Design - Most Hired From
  • #4 Landscape Architecture - Most Hired From
  • 2 of the nation’s “Most Admired Educators”

design.vt.edu

Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, & Design @VT_AAD @VTAAD_ aad.vt.edu

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ARTS, AND DESIGN

FAST FACTS

LOCATIONS

Virginia: Blacksburg, Alexandria, Arlington, and Richmond Switzerland: Riva San Vitale

DEGREES

  • 315 undergraduate degrees awarded in Spring 2023
  • 70 Master’s degrees awarded in Spring 2023
  • 5 Doctorate degrees awarded in Spring 2023

SNAPSHOT

  • 1600+ undergraduate and graduate students
  • 250+ faculty
  • Students hail from more than 40 states and 30 countries
  • 74 undergraduate scholarships awarded for the 2023-24 academic year
  • Over 50% of undergraduate students are on the Dean’s List
  • 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the Honors College

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

  • Dozens of study abroad opportunities throughout the university
  • Students enrich their college experience through various competitions and rigorous internships

We are visionaries, innovators, and collaborators. The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design is a community of courageous architects, designers, artists, and creators of communities who care about — and work to improve — our shared natural and built environments. AAD is composed of four schools sharing a vision to understand and shape the spaces and places where we live, work, and play.

Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, & Design @VT_AAD @VTAAD_ aad.vt.edu