Using Hashtags

When using or creating other hashtags, do your research before you tweet. This includes going to Twitter and Instagram and performing a search for the intended hashtag. Take note of the posts associated with the hashtag and use your best judgment about using that hashtag with your own promotions.

Virginia Tech uses certain hashtags for tweets and other social media posts. They are:

• #Virginia Tech

• #UtProsim

• #Hokies

• #HokieLove - Typically for Valentine’s Day and annual fundraising efforts

• #HokieGrad - Commencement

• #HokieFacts - History, statistics

• #WhyVT - Promotional marketing

• #VTFL - Alumni

• #VTFirstDays - Recognizing first-year student activities

• #HokiePets

• #HokieBaby

• #HokieNation - Athletics

• #TravelingHokies - Alumni travel

• #HokiesAbroad - Study abroad

• #HokiesGiveBack - Donor stories and giving campaigns

• #HokieAndProud