Trojan Introduction Program (TIP)
Are you ready for Trojan Nation?
Congratulations on your admission to Virginia State University! Orientation plans have been made, and we look forward to you participating in one of our orientation sessions. At Virginia State University, we call our Orientation T.I.P. which stands for Trojan Introduction Program.
TIP is your formal introduction to Virginia State University. Our TIP sessions are designed to acclimate you to campus life, complete university business, understand financial commitments, and most importantly build community amongst peers and professionals.
TIP/Orientation is required for all first time students. Family members and supporters are welcomed to attend, but no more than two per student.
The first step in the orientation process will be ensuring you have paid your enrollment fee. If you have not paid your enrollment fee, please visit our Enrollment Deposit page to start the process. After submitting your enrollment deposit, you will eligible to complete a housing application, register for an orientation session, and complete course registration.
Virtual Spring Orientation Date - December 4, 2025 (5:00 p.m. est)
Register for Spring 2025 Virtual Orientation
For Summer 2025, we will have a total of 5 orientation sessions. The cost to attend the one day session is $25.00. Registration will open in April 2025.
- July 8, 2025
- July 10, 2025
- July 14, 2025
- July 16, 2025
- July 18, 2025
You will receive a communication to register for a TIP session after your enrollment deposit has been confirmed.
Please direct all questions regarding TIP and Orientation to TIP@vsu.edu. We look forward to seeing you on campus this summer!