Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies

Spread out among these three locations, the college consists of nearly 2,200 students, making it one of the largest schools of architecture in the nation.

[17] On July 5, 2022, it was announced as part of a restructuring the Myers-Lawson School of Construction was transferred to the Virginia Tech College of Engineering.

[3] The School of Public and International Affairs was established in 2003 with the intent of offering an "innovative integration of scholarship and professional instruction in policy and planning in public administration, urban affairs, environment, governance, and international relations.

On July 5, 2022, it was announced as part of a restructuring the School of Public and International Affairs was transferred to the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

M.Arch.3 students are able to attend the WAAC during their thesis level of study after having completed their first two years at the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Students interested in a degree in Urban Design can apply through the Master of Science in Architecture.

[19] The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) provides interdisciplinary teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and outreach and service in planning, public policy, and public and non-profit management to serve students, the university and society.

[20] Virginia Tech's College of Architecture, Arts, and Design is affiliated with multiple research centers for advancements by both faculty and students.

[21] Built from renewable and recyclable materials, the fully automated solar house is completely self-sufficient, zero-energy, and provides a new approach to environmental and sustainable design.

In addition, the library holds nearly 900 multimedia items, including DVDs, videotapes, and slides, and houses several hundred architectural plans and drawings for in-house use.

[25] DesignIntelligence rankings are based on survey responses from a wide range of private practice organizations that were asked, "In your firm's hiring experience in the past five years, which of the following schools are best preparing students for success in the profession?"

[26] According to 2009 rankings by DesignIntelligence, the journal published by the Design Futures Council and the only national college ranking survey focused exclusively on design, Virginia Tech's Architecture Program was recognized as one of America's World-Class Schools of Architecture with highest distinction, tied with Harvard, Yale, and Columbia Universities.

[27] In addition to the school rankings by professionals, deans and chairs from academic programs participate in separate surveys for DesignIntelligence.

The deans ranked the undergraduate Interior Design program #3, citing its "faculty, comprehensive education, and collaborative teaching approach."