For a General Campus Map Overview (without access information) click on the four links below.
See regular map and direction information at Main Campus Map, Campus Guide, Building List and photograph links, and Parking Services web pages.

For Access Route information please see below.

FOR ALL COMPUTER PLATFORMS

[ VT Campus Access Map in Adobe PDF ] (Map last updated on 6-16-06)

Any computer user who has Adobe Acrobat, or Acrobat Reader (version 5 or later) on their computer system can click the link below to download, view, and print an 11"x17" color PDF map of the VT Universal Access Map. This map can be printed by selecting the "scale to fit" (or similar) command when in your printer's dialogue box after choosing the PRINT option under your FILE menu. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader (now Adobe Reader) installed on your computer, you may download and install it for free by clicking this link. After doing so you can download, view, and print this version of the VT Access Map by clicking here or on the image below [last updated 6-16-06]. A close-up PDF of the 2003 Access Map may also be downloaded by clicking here, While viewing the PDF map inside Adobe Reader you can also save it to your computer (for faster navigation of the map, or future reference) by clicking on the small image of a square floppy disk (usually in the upper left hand corner of the Adobe Reader). A Campus Map Index Page showing campus building locations on the "university grid" is also available in PDF format by clicking here (Please note that the hyperlinks shown in the PDF will not function).

For a separate Universal Access Map of The New Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center area; home of The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center, and The Holtzman Alumni Center (in Adobe PDF, updated 10/12/05) click here.

As an alternative to using the Autodesk DWF Viewer/Plug-in you may also download an easy to view PDF copy (with color lines on a black background) of the Autodesk DWF map of the entire campus offered below by clicking the links later in this paragraph. This PDF contains "Bookmarks" of the same four quadrant (with sub-quadrants) campus grid plan as offered at: http://www.vt.edu/where_we_are/maps/. This now outdated map [last updated 8-18-04] is approximately 16.5" x 21" and is meant only for on-screen viewing. It is available by clicking the following link: 2004 VT Universal Access Campus Map with black background. [An older version of this map [a 11" x 17" PDF] is available both with and without a 1/4" white border; choose whichever may be easiest for you to read by clicking either of the following links: Access Map with border, or Access Map without border [last updated 8-13-03]]. Please note that none of the Web links listed on the "PDF" maps will function (as it is a picture only); The links are intended for use with the Autodesk DWF drawings and viewer plug-ins. Also, If you wish to print a copy of the VT Universal Access Map we recommend printing the current VT Access Map [last updated 6-16-06] listed in the section above in order to preserve your printer's ink.

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FOR ALL COMPUTER PLATFORMS

[ VT Campus Access Map in Autodesk AutoCAD DWF ] (Map last updated on 9-24-06)

The following three options provide access to zoomable vector based AutoCAD "DWF" drawings of the Virginia Tech Campus. After viewing the instruction section the most current version of the Access Map may be downloaded by returning to this page and clicking on the corresponding DWF link listed in the "Fast Access Link" section above.

PC users who are comfortable downloading and using a Web browser plug-in or stand alone applet should click the orange link button below (Windows 2000, and XP Administrator or Power User privileges are required):

MACintosh, LINUX, UNIX, or Windows PC users who have little or no knowledge of Web browser plug-ins, but who use a JAVA or Active X enabled Web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer™) and are comfortable using the Web browser's scrolling function may click the orange link button below [nothing to install]:

Please bear with us, but this particular option is not functioning properly with Apple's Safari web browser on a MACintosh at this time, we hope to have it running properly very soon. Safari users please use one of our PDF Access Map options until then. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue. (06/03/07 update)

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Printed maps of Virginia Tech's Access routes can be requested by contacting the Services for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788, or the Director of University ADA Service's office (within the Department of Human Resources' Employee Resource Center) at (540) 231-4638 (V), (TTY), (Fax), or (540) 231-9331.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, Sites of Interest, and Other Maps
That are not included anywhere above.

Tragedy Counseling	Building Access	Parking Changes	Road Changes	Construction Caution
Parking Permits		Other Access Information		Regular Maps

 

Virginia Tech Tragedy Counseling Information

Note updated 05/09/2008
Counseling Available
Please see the following links for the most up to date information regarding counseling support services: Students: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/services.html, Faculty & Staff: http://www.hr.vt.edu/supportresources/ and the Human Resources page www.hr.vt.edu/ for a large list of ongoing resources. Another important resource is the Student/parent/family line (Office of Recovery and Support): 540/231-0062

Please consult the VT Tragedy Memorial Home page www.vt.edu/remember/ for further information.

4/16/07 -- 4/16/08

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Blacksburg Transit services, including BT's Access (paratransit) Information.
For more information please visit www.btransit.org or call 540/961-1185.

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Important New Building Access Information (approach to, or inside of structures)

Please Note; if you regularly access, or plan to access any building or parking (especially handicapped) located near or past construction areas on campus, please allow extra time on your commute to locate alternate parking or access route should your route or lot be blocked by construction or transient construction vehicles. Also, it would be very beneficial to see the daily VT Campus Notices and this website's Important Information as well as our Access Maps sections before venturing onto campus on any given day. These are our only ways of communicating any late breaking news that may help ease your travel on all our grounds. Please use our Access Maps to plan your alternate routes beforehand.

We have a lot of construction on campus this summer and apologize for any inconvenience that it may cause our VT community and visitors.

 

Spring Commencement 2008 (May 09, 2008 update)

Please see the following websites for further information; for General Commencement info click here or for Commencement Special Needs/ Accessibility info click here.

 

Henderson Hall / Blackbox Theatre Construction - Road and Sidewalk Changes (February 16, 2008 update)

Please Note; Henderson Hal is now closed for renovation, during this time, a Blackbox (Performing Arts) Theatre will be constructed along its side - Please make note of the Road and Sidewalk Changes listed below.

Virginia Tech recently awarded a construction contract for the renovations of Henderson Hall and Construction of a new Blackbox Theatre behind Henderson Hall. This important academic and civic project will update aging Henderson Hall and construct a new performance venue. The community is requested to be alert for changes to sidewalks near Henderson Hall and some construction traffic on College Ave. On Monday February 18th, the contractor (Avis Construction Company, Inc) will begin mobilizing to the site. During the week, fencing will be erected around the area for safety reasons. Some sidewalks on the east and west sides of Henderson Hall will be closed. A portion of sidewalk on the north side of College Ave near the rear parking lot of Henderson Hall will be closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to use cross walks at College Ave/Main St and between Henderson/Squires to avoid the sidewalk closure. The temporary fencing is expected to be in place until the summer/fall 2009. All university offices formerly located in Henderson Hall have been relocated to other buildings; the SSD office is now located in Kent Sq. (please see below for further information.

Please contact Van Coble at 231-4380 if you have any questions.

 

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office has moved downtown to Kent Square

Please Note; The Services for Students with Disabilities office has moved from Henderson Hall to the third floor of the Kent Square building in downtown Blacksburg (as of February 11, 2008). Wheelchair Access is easiest from the Washington St. side entrance, or via the fourth level of their parking garage (which opens to the buildings third floor via a small ramp and a door along side the elevator) near the handicap parking spaces. There is also a van accessible Handicap parking space outside of the garage, it is located off of Lee Street on the Kent Square grounds.

Please see the SSD website for further information at: http://www.ssd.vt.edu

Suggested Kent Square Access Route from Campus

Click the image below for the example Access Route from Squires to Kent Square & the SSD office with written directions. >>>

Please note that some of the town curb cuts along this route could be better, however we have found that this is the most accessible route. However, when entering or exiting Kent Square on the Washington Street lobby side-entry please be aware that due to the incline of the hill and sidewalk there are a series of steps built into the incline - exiting the plaza area that is directly inline with the doors; these brick steps are exiting a brick plaza and are made of the same color brick! Please be aware that there is no color difference between the bricks to help you distinguish that there is are built-in stair steps there; so use caution if you are heading forward towards or away from these doors; whether you are visually impaired, affected by a sudden change in light levels, or a wheelchair or scooter user. Please note that if you need a level path into this building, such as a wheelchair user would need, you will need to enter and exit this plaza at the end nearest Washington and Main Streets, i.e. its North-East corner adjacent to the Washington Street sidewalk (this path is cutting diagonally, a short way through this plaza (around the side of a cafe table & chairs) between the lobby doors and the sidewalk).

 

Changes to Traffic & Pedestrian Routes on West Campus Drive (Dec. 12, 2007 update; click here) - or click here to view all Road Change Announcements

 

Norris Hall has reopened for limited access

Virginia Tech Students, Faculty, and Staff may access Norris Hall through the side entrance across from Burruss Hall (the old main handicap access door). Please have appropriate ID with you, as all those entering must present a valid VT Hokie Passport at the door for admittance.

 

Steam Tunnel Upgrade Projects

There are two Steam Tunnel Projects currently on campus:

• The first and most intrusive will periodically impede traffic, parking and access routes at several locations throughout campus. Check back here, the VT homepage notices, and the VT transportation department website (info. & project maps) frequently for updates. Warning; IF you are using Windows XP & Internet Explorer Version 7.0.5730.11 (the latest as of 12-11-07) as your Web Browser it may crash if you click on either of the following two (2) PDF Access Map links (near the end of this paragraph). If so please accept our apologies, return and avoid these two links until Microsoft or Adobe release a patch to prevent this from occurring. You are safe clicking on any other link in this, or use any other web browser with this website, AFTER the three Campus Work Access Map links in the paragraph below.
  
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  A PDF version of the access map of the current work around the Newman Library and that being done at the corner of Kent St. and the Drill Field in front of Eggleston Hall (updated 2/7/08) can be downloaded by clicking here (11"x17"),
  
  
  
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  The newest work at Eggleston is being done along the sidewalk adjacent to the hall, please follow the access route around it as shown below. Please click on it to download a PDF copy of this access route.
  

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  also a PDF access map of the work which began January 2, 2008 near Career Services can be downloaded by clicking here (8.5"x11").
  

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  The Steam Tunnel work at Career Services will extend to the front of the Student Services Building beginning early March 2008. HANDICAPT PARKING will be in the Coliseum Lot accessible ONLY from Spring Road; the actual spaces will be across from Student Services - in this lot - along the Washington Street Side. Washington Street however will be closed for the duration of this project except on certain dates; please see section immediately below. For Universal Access routes to Career & Student Services please click the image below for an enlarged bitmap picture of the site.
  
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  The Steam Tunnel work at the corner of Westcampus Drive and Washington Street (highlighted in yellow in the image above) at the Career Services Building will soon be finished, yet the work towards the front of the Student Services Building will expand further up Washington Street to just past the front of the Student Services Building (towards Ambler-Johnston Hall) beginning March 24, 2008. Please remember that as before, the HANDICAPT PARKING will be in the Coliseum Lot accessible ONLY from Spring Road; the actual spaces will be across from Student Services - in this lot - along the Washington Street Side. Washington Street however will be closed for the duration of this project except on certain dates; please see section immediately below. For the latest Universal Access routes to Career & Student Services please click the image below for an enlarged PDF containing a picture of the site. Please Note that the Career Services Access Routes shown in the illustration above will still hold true until the sidewalk at the corner (near the roundabout) is completed.
  
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• Washington Street is closed between Spring Road & West Campus Drive until approximately mid May 2008
(March 24, 2008 UPDATE)

Beginning Monday, March 10th both lanes of Washington Street closed to all vehicle traffic between West Campus Drive and Spring Road & will remain closed until approximately May 7th. This closure will be 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. More details regarding the closure, to include a map of the site and the detour route, can be found at: www.facilities.vt.edu/steam.asp

<-- Washington St. Detour
(Click image for an enlarged PDF of road detour)

The roundabout will remain open and functional but one of the 3 legs (Washington Street) will be closed. Spring Road will remain open with traffic allowed to exit only heading east onto Washington Street. Pedestrian traffic will be allowed to use Washington Street but must observe the signs for re-routing of sidewalks due to the steam tunnel construction. Additional handicap parking will be temporarily installed in the Coliseum Lot to address the spaces lost on Washington Street. Blacksburg Transit routes, that use Washington Street, will be detoured to an alternate route with alternate bus stops. See the Blacksburg Transit website for more details at: www.btransit.org

The road will re-open temporarily for significant events on campus such as the Yankee’s baseball game on Mar 18th and the April 16th Remembrance Events. The road closure is due to complications from the steam tunnel construction project along Washington Street. We recognize the inconvenient nature of this road closure but believe it will provide several important benefits to our campus to include improved safety adjacent to the construction site, predictable driving conditions, and a shorter construction schedule for the steam tunnel project. If you have any questions please contact the construction project managers; Randy Morrison at 577-4904 or Bruce Ferguson at 231-3177.

 

• The second project which began in June, '07, involves interruptions to many sidewalk access routes on campus. We have a close-up map of the proposed construction areas available in a Color PDF (729Kb). Whenever printing any map linked to this page, make sure to set "Scale-to-fit" or your printers equivalent, in order to prevent clipping of the document. Please check back here, the VT homepage notices, and the VT transportation department website for updates daily. (September 8, 2007 UPDATE)

Further information is available by clicking the linked-line to the right or scrolling to the Road Change Announcements section below.

 

Wallace Annex and Graduate Life Center at Donaldson-Brown chairlifts are currently under repair

The Wallace Annex chairlift is out of service and we hope to have it back in service in a few weeks. Housing has a chairlift out at Donaldson Brown, it is expected to be back in service within two weeks. Please contact jdkern@vt.edu for further information. (4/07/08, UPDATE)

 

Burruss Hall tunnel's chair-lift will be taken out of operation; alternate wheelchair access to or from Burruss' 1st & 2nd floor front offices will be via the Hall's elevators; please see below.

The wheelchair lift in the tunnel bisecting Burruss' first floor will be permanently taken out of operation (& later removed). Wheelchair access to the front of Burruss Hall's first and second floor will be via the rear (South-East) Handicap entrance then via the Hall's rear and then front (North-West) elevators: The interior access between the front and rear first floors halls will be via the third floor. Due to the multiple levels on the second floor, full handicap access between the Hall's front and rear may be more easily achieved by using the respective front and rear elevators to loop around via the third floor. 

Please note that this will be the only wheelchair access route for individuals (prospective students, etc.) traveling to the undergraduate admissions offices.

Directional signage to the Admission Office will be placed throughout the building. A map of these routes will be posted near the Burruss rear hallways; it is available for online download from VT's Universal Access Campus Map website by clicking on the following link: www.maps.vt.edu/BurrussMap.pdf. Provisions are being made for more directional signage at this time.

If you should have any access concerns please contact either the Services for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788 (TTY: (540) 231-1740, ssd@vt.edu), or the Director of University ADA Services office at (540) 231-4638 (TTY: (540) 231-7227), adainfo@vt.edu .

 

Disability Accommodation Information

If you are a person with a disability and need special accommodations or information regarding handicapped parking, impaired mobility seating, or services for deaf and hard of hearing, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788 (V) or (540) 231-1740 (TTY) between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by e-mail at ssd@vt.edu, or you may contact the office of Virginia Tech's Director of University ADA Services at (540) 231-4638 / adainfo@vt.edu, or if no answer the Human Resource office's secretary will help direct your call at (540) 231-9331. If you have an urgent question after hours please contact the VT Police at (540) 231-6411.

 

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Parking Changes Announced

• The Lower Stanger St. Parking Lot (near Prices Fork Rd.) has reopened in front of the new Surge Building.

Faculty/ staff parking will officially return to the Lower Stanger Lot in front of the Surge Building soon. Handicap parking is located on both sides of the new Surge Building's main entrance. Parking lot maps are available at: http://www.facilities.vt.edu/ot/news.asp If you have questions please contact Parking Service at 1-3200, or parking@vt.edu, or visit the website: http://www.facilities.vt.edu/ot/parking.asp (August, 2007 UPDATE)