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Fall 2025 Dates

  • Opening Date: Monday, August 4 at 12:00am
  • Closing Date: Friday, August 29 at 2:00pm

Please read prior to submitting your request

  • A force-add request does not guarantee placement in the course.
  • When submitting your request, please include specific information in the comments section that will assist us in considering your request.
  • Requests for section changes will not be processed.
  • Do not email the professor of the course for force-add requests. You must submit a request through the portal linked below.
  • Do not submit multiple requests for the same course. There are many factors that contribute to processing time. If we have an issue or concern, we will email you.
  • If you are receiving a “Field of Study” restriction, make sure you are in the major or minor prior to submitting the request.
  • Once the request is processed (either approved or denied), you will receive an email verification.

If you have any questions, please email realacademics@vt.edu

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