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Attention parents and cadets - Tuition for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Dec. 15, 2024.
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ROTC at VMI: Answer the Call
Recipients of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship, explore an opportunity to have the Institute help fund your journey toward military leadership.
Call to Duty ScholarshipsRanked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 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:
- Transportation information for cadets and rats for Thanksgiving Furlough can be found on the VMI online calendar event starting furlough at CMD Nov. 23. Cadets and rats should adhere to all official timelines in the furlough memo when planning their travel and return to post.
- The November 2024 Institute Report is now available to read online and download. Features in this issue include recaps of the annual leadership conference, Fall FTX, strategic plan rollout, a historic bronze medal for Army ROTC cadets, and more.
- The VMI Class of 2026 Ring Figure photo album is now live on the Institute's official Flickr account.
- The Institute will be ringing in the holiday season with a series of festive events for cadets, alumni, and our local community. From parades, to Carols in the Courtyard, to a look at historic traditions at our museums, VMI will be busy spreading cheer and goodwill.
- Show your school spirit and support by shopping during the VMI Bookstore Black Friday Sale, online now through Dec. 2.
- Virginia Military Institute has a proud history of producing educated and honorable leaders, individuals ready to face challenges head on and succeed thanks to our unique system of education within a military setting. Ready to learn more? Prospective cadets are encouraged to attend an on-post open house offered by the Office of Admissions. Already convinced? Applications are open for Fall 2025 enrollment.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Preparing Exceptional Leaders
Embarking upon the VMI leadership journey is a courageous undertaking for any student choosing to attend a college or university. Not only will the Institute prepare these young men and women academically, but our model of No Ordinary College will also provide training and tools for them to become leaders in any field after graduation, from military and government service, to private corporations and non-profits. VMI forges leaders who are mentally tough, academically astute, physically fit, and ready to tackle 21st century challenges with honor, resilience, and a sense of selfless service that are bedrock values of the Institute. This initiative in the 2024-2034 strategic plan — Forging 21st Century Leaders — will be supported by faculty, staff, and a system ready to provide meaningful opportunities for development and civil discourse.
Learn more about this initiative at vmi.edu/forgingleaders/prepare
News from Post
VMI Chief of Police Receives Prestigious Award
Michael Marshall, chief of police at Virginia Military Institute, was recently awarded the Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) Graduate Leadership Award, recognizing his personal commitment to expanding leadership abilities and demonstrating support and encouragement for others.
VMI Class of 2026 Revels Milestone: Enter the Brotherhood of the Ring
The bracing air and tease of snow did not distinguish the blaze of excitement and exuberant mood for the Class of 2026 at Virginia Military Institute Nov. 21 and 22. It was during those two days that the class celebrated Ring Figure, one of the most anticipated events for cadets.
VMI Chemistry Professor Published in Science Journals
Maj. Christopher N. Shingledecker, assistant professor of chemistry at Virginia Military Institute, is a member of a research team responsible for discovering three new molecules in space.
Female Combat Pilot Serves as VMI Leader-in-Residence
Amber Smith, former U.S. Army Kiowa helicopter pilot, and author of two books, was named VMI's Leader in Residence, which is an important part of the Center for Leadership and Ethics’ efforts to educate, engage, and inspire cadets, faculty, and staff to develop as leaders.