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PEDDREW YATES INSTITUTE

AT VIRGINIA TECH

All Peddrew-Yates Institute (PYI) applications are now open. Follow PYI on social media for updates and announcements.

WHAT IS THE PEDDREW-YATES INSTITUTE?

The Peddrew-Yates Institute (PYI) is an academic summer enrichment program held at Virginia Tech. For 2025, three sessions will be offered, each one spanning three days. PYI is open to all talented, high-achieving, and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. Participants engage with Virginia Tech ¾«¶«Ó°Òµs, faculty and staff, and gain valuable insights about Virginia Tech’s commitment to providing a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ-centered campus environment that promotes success in academic, sports, social, recreational and overall wellbeing. PYI also includes a cultural awareness component that focuses on the African American experience, and is open to all ¾«¶«Ó°Òµs who are interested in participating.

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2025 PYI SENIOR Applications are now Live!

Applications Close: March 28, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: April 25, 2025

BCI SENIOR CLASSROOM

2025 PYI JUNIOR Applications are now Live!

Applications Close: March 28, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: April 25, 2025

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corporate sponsorships

Interested in supporting Peddrew-Yates Institute as a corporate sponsor?

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Student-Staff Leadership

Are you interested in being a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ staff leader for PYI?

SSL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN VIA HAND SHAKE

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

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Frequently asked questions

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the Peddrew-Yates Institute program.

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Interested in Peddrew-Yates Institute?

Here's what you need to know

When is Peddrew-Yates Institute?

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

  • Week 1 for Seniors: June 15 – June 18
  • Week 2 for Seniors: June 22 – June 25
  • Week 3 for Juniors: June 29 – July 02

Benefits of attending PYI

  • 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 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµs.
  • 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 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµs!

Participating VT Colleges and Departments

Questions and more

Peddrew-Yates Institute is co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the . For inquiries or for more information, contact us at VTPYI@vt.edu.

 

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2022 Peddrew Yates Institute

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

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