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Black College Institute

Week 2 of BCI 2022 has concluded! Please check back later for a media gallery from this year's program.

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 2022, the in-person program will be held over a 5-day period and the virtual program (juniors) will be held over 4 days.

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.

Meet the BCI Leadership

Frequently asked questions

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the Black College Institute 2022 program.

Visit the FAQ page

Virtual BCI 2022 (for juniors)

The BCI program for rising juniors will be held virtually during the first week of BCI this year. We are working with campus partners to offer a growing list of virtual options and videos, so watch this page for Virtual BCI 2022 updates!

Find out more about Virtual BCI

SSL Applications are closed

Student Staff Leaders are the life-blood of the BCI program experience. Check back later for information about being an SSL for BCI.

Interested in Black College Institute?

Here's what you need to know

When is Black College Institute?

Save the dates for BCI 2022. There will be more information to come.

Session 1 for juniors: June 12-15 (virtual)
Session 2 for seniors: June 19-23 (in-person)
Session 3 for seniors: June 26-30 (in-person)

For more information about the Black College Institute, email bci@vt.edu.

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

Student-Staff Leadership

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

Apply to be a BCI Student Staff Leader

Student Staff Leaders are the life-blood of the BCI program experience. Check back later for information about being an SSL for BCI.

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@vt.edu.

Photo Gallery

View a selection of photos from past BCI programs. BCI 2022 photos will be added at the conclusion of the program.

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Black College Institute 2019 Promo

Summer 2019 - 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.