Virginia Tech teams are known as the Hokies . They compete as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) Division I level ( Football Bowl Subdivision ( FBS ) sub-level for football ) , primarily competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference ( ACC ) for all sports since the 2004 – 05 season . The Hokies previously competed in the Big East Conference from 2000 – 01 to 2003 – 04 ( which its football program began competing as an associate member from 1991 – 92 to 1999 – 2000 ) ; the Atlantic 10 Conference ( A-10 ) from 1995 – 96 to 1999 – 2000 ; and the Metro Conference from 1978 – 79 to 1994 – 95 . Men 's sports include baseball , basketball , cross country , football , golf , soccer , swimming & diving , tennis , track & field and wrestling . Women 's sports include basketball , cross country , field hockey , golf , lacrosse , rowing , soccer , softball , swimming & diving , tennis , track & field and volleyball
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