When incoming freshmen and transfers arrive for your orientation, you will receive a very important piece of plastic called a Hokie Passport.
This card will serve as your student identification. It also serves purposes such as buying meals on campus in all dining halls, buying things at the on-campus general store, and participating in intramural sporting events. Your pass will also be used for transportation with Blacksburg Transit, will serve as your library card, and your pass to all on-campus gyms or workout areas.
In addition, any student who is taking a class at the Math Emporium will need his Hokie passport to get into the building. Here are some questions and answers that will hopefully be of some use to you in understanding just how important your Hokie Passport really is.
What if you lose your Hokie Passport?
You should first deactivate your Hokie Passport if you have indeed lost it. You can do this by going online and going to the Virginia Tech homepage, logging into your account using your PID and password, clicking on the personal tab in your homepage, and going to MyVT. You can also deactivate your Hokie Passport by calling the Hokie Passport Office at 231-5121.
If you suspect your card was stolen, immediately report it to the Virginia Tech Police Department, reached by calling 231-6411.
If you would like to add money, how do you go about doing that?
You can add money either at the Hokie Passport office in the Student Services building or you can add money online using an eCheck or credit card.
If you decide to add money to your flex plan online, simply go to MvVT and click on the "Personal Info" tab at the top of the screen. You can also add money on to your account using a "cash to card" machine at the West End dining facility.
Do you need your Hokie Passport to use the bus system on Virginia Tech's campus?
Yes, and take notice of this. Some bus drivers will not let you on the bus if you can't show them your Hokie Passport.
If you plan on using the bus system, make sure you have your Hokie Passport with you at all times or else you may have to walk to campus or back home.
What are some other practical uses for your Hokie Passport?
Your Hokie Passport is something you should carry almost everywhere. When you need to go to the Emporium you will need your Hokie Passport in order to get a computer.
If you would like to check some books out at the library, you will also need your student ID in order to do that. Finally, if you like working out then you will need your Passport to get in the different gyms on Tech's campus as well as play in intramural sporting events.
I have heard about flex dollars rolling over to the following semester, is there any truth to this?
Yes, this is true. However, there is one little wrinkle. If you have money left on your card after summer/fall semester, the money will roll over to spring semester assuming either a Mega Flex Plan or a Major Flex Plan was purchased.
All money on your meal plan must be spent by the end of spring semester. Dining dollars will also carry over from each semester until you graduate.
Is there any kind of fee if you lose your Hokie Passport or need a new one?
Yes. If you lose your Hokie Passport you will be required to pay a $15 fee, unless it is reported to the police.