Selective Service Registration Questionnaire

Federal law requires most individuals, born male who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents over the age of 18, to register with the U.S. Selective Service per the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq). Males who are not registered by age 26 can be ineligible for student financial aid, U.S. Citizenship, federal job training, federal jobs, etc. and subject to prosecution. 

The Code of Virginia 2.2-2804 requires selective service registration compliance as a condition of employment for agencies of the Commonwealth. 

New employees to Virginia Tech or employees coming back with an extended break in service must complete the Virginia Tech Selective Service Registration Questionnaire to confirm their compliance of Selective Service registration requirement. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I register?

The Virginia Tech Selective Service Registration Questionnaire is a tool used to confirm registration compliance of Selective Service. Official registration happens through the federal government, The Selective Service System Administration. They can be reached at www.sss.gov or 888-655-1825.

Who needs to register?

For a list of individuals who need to register, refer to www.sss.gov or contact 888-655-1825.

What if I am under 18 years old. Do I need to complete the Virginia Tech questionnaire?

Male employees who begin work under the age of 18 are not required to register with Selective Service or complete the Virginia Tech questionnaire. However, they will have 30 days to register with Selective Service once they reach their 18th birthday.

I am not sure if I already completed the questionnaire. How can I check?

The Virginia Tech Selective Service Questionnaire page can be viewed and updated at any time. If you are unsure if you completed the questionnaire, you can update and confirm again to make sure you are in compliance.

I am a benefitted employee and possiblty answered these questions during my onboarding. How can I check?

Benefitted employees should have completed these questions during onboarding when completing their “New Hire Form” task. However, employees who need to make a change to the questionnaire or feel that haven’t answered the Selective Service Status questions already are encouraged to log in and verify that their status has been updated.

What if I completed the questionnaire wrong?

The Virginia Tech Selective Service Questionnaire page can be viewed and updated at any time.

I am a hiring manager. How can I tell if an employee has completed the questionnaire?

Supervisors and/or departmental HR representatives will receive notification if an employee has not completed their registration. The hiring manager and/or supervisor can also reach out the Division of Human Resources Service Center to confirm completion if they feel the employee has not completed their questionnaire.