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Virginia Tech is a participating eduroam institution. If your home institution is also an eduroam member, you already have wireless access here! Connect to the eduroam wireless network and use your school's wi-fi authentication credentials.

Self-service Guest Wireless (non-sponsored)

Intended for short-term 'day' visitors with standard Internet access requirements, self-service non-sponsored guest wireless is a free service designed to accommodate most users, including parents, friends, and prospective students.

To register: connect to the VirginiaTech wireless network on your device and open a web browser. The Welcome to Virginia Tech landing page should open automatically. Select Guest and follow the prompts. After completing the registration form, you will receive an SMS text with your login credentials.

Sponsored Guest Accounts

University visitors, such as contractors, conference attendees, and vendors who may require longer access than the 9 hours provided by non-sponsored accounts can have a sponsored account provided by a sponsoring department. If you require longer-term service, please consult with your university contact to discuss a sponsored guest account.

For departments: If you would like to become a guest wireless sponsor, please complete the Guest Wireless Sponsor Form and return it to NI&S Customer Service at campus mail code 0506.

  Non-sponsored Sponsored
Who needs it? Most guest wireless users Visitors with official university business needs
Allowed # of devices Up to 2 devices Up to 4 devices
Account active time 9 hours 24 hours or longer
Internet restrictions TBD none