Black College Institute

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BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE

AT VIRGINIA TECH

BCI Applications are now closed. Follow Virginia Tech Black College Institute on Social Media for updates and announcements.

WHAT IS THE BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE?

The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program by Virginia Tech. It hosts talented, high-achieving and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. For 2025, all three sessions will be held in-person over a 3-day period for rising juniors and for rising seniors. While this program is designed to attract underrepresented and/or first-generation students, we welcome the participation of any student who has a potential interest in Virginia Tech. Our program activities are planned using a multicultural perspective though we place special emphasis on the African-American identity.

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Applications for BCI 2025 will open in December!

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corporate sponsorships

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Corporate and Alumni Relations

Student-Staff Leadership

Are you interested in being a student staff leader for BCI?

SLL APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR UPDATES!

Student Staff Leaders are the life-blood of the BCI program experience. Application available on Handshake.

Frequently asked questions

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the Black College Institute program.

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Interested in Black College Institute?

Here's what you need to know

When is Black College Institute?

Save the dates for BCI 2025. There will be more information to come.

Session 1 for Seniors: June 16 - 19
Session 2 for Seniors: June 23 - 26
Session for Juniors: June 30 - July 03

Benefits of attending BCI

Student engagement with various academic disciplines through hands-on learning and workshops within the context of the African-American cultural experience.
College life experience of residential living, campus dining, collaborative projects in university classrooms and engagement with Virginia Tech’s faculty, staff, and students.
Daily workshops on (1) navigating and completing the college application process and (2) applying for scholarships and financial aid.
Students embrace Virginia Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by completing a service learning project with university and local partnerships.
Explore Virginia Tech’s departments and organizations to build lasting connections and learn about local resources available to them.
Engage in fun virtual team building and activities.
All programs are FREE of cost to students!

Participating VT Colleges and Departments

Questions and more

Black College Institute is co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office for Inclusion and Diversity. For inquiries or for more information, contact us at bci@shandongzhongyu.com.

Photo Gallery

View a selection of photos from past BCI programs. BCI 2025 photos will be added at the conclusion of the program.