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Parade Updates - VMI's administration is watching the weather for possible adjustments to parade schedules during Graduation Week. Any schedule or location changes will be posted here, on calendar.vmi.edu, and on VMI social media.
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Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, the Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
VMI Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at-large:
- Rifle fire may be heard from VMI May 12 through May 15 as it prepares for and conducts graduation week activities.
- VMI will implement summer hours beginning Friday, May 24 and ending Thursday, Aug. 15. The Institute will be open Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visitors to VMI's museums are encouraged to visit each museum's website for specific hours and tour availability.
- Find gifts for grads, family, and friends, including end of season clearance items up to 50% off, at the VMI bookstore.
- The May 2024 Institute Report is now available. The latest edition of the Institute Report is now available on vmi.edu. Stories include a look at notable retirees, spring FTX, the latest theatre production, and a visit from Gov. Glenn Youngkin to post.
- VMI baseball will close out the home season May 16, 17, and 18 against Western Carolina at Lamore Field.
- The Institute will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Class of 2024 Celebrations on the Horizon
Graduation week kicks off with a glee club and band concert Monday, May 13 at 8 pm. in Memorial Hall. Find the full schedule of the Institute's hallmark events at www.vmi.edu/graduation including awards ceremonies, parades, VMI's Baccalaureate service, first oaths and pin-ons for officers completing their ROTC programs, and the walk across the stage in Cameron Hall to receive diplomas and officially compete a VMI cadetship. The joint commissioning and commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the VMI website and YouTube channel.
News from Post
VMI Bestows Highest Honor to Minor - Son Accepts on Father’s Behalf
The late G. Gilmer “Gil” Minor III ’63, was awarded posthumously, the New Market Medal, Virginia Military Institute’s highest honor, during the annual Memorial Parade on post May 15.
VMI Commissions New Officers - Over 170 Take Oath
It was an overcast day, but spirits were bright and hearts were full when more than 170 Virginia Military Institute cadets commissioned into the armed services in Cameron Hall, May 15 in the annual Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) joint commissioning ceremony.
Celebrating Excellence at the Institute
Each May, numerous awards recognizing the accomplishments of cadets, faculty, and staff across multiple fields and disciplines are presented at VMI's Institute Awards ceremony. These awards are provide by VMI, by civic groups, and by the Institute's ROTC units.
Cadets Create Apps for Hiking Trails
For the past academic year, 12 VMI electrical and computer engineering majors have worked on their senior capstone projects with three external partners to develop a better way to document and assess hiking trails and share information about their navigability.