Black College Institute
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?

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.

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