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Applications for admission to VMI for fall 2025 are now open. Join our Corps of Cadets and start your leadership journey.
APPLY TODAYApplications for admission to VMI for fall 2025 are now open.
APPLY TODAY!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.
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:
- VMI's first fall open house is less than one month away, and space is extremely limited. High school juniors and seniors interested in seeing and experiencing first-hand what it's like being cadet at VMI are encouraged to register today!
- The VMI Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club is hosting the US Naval Academy for a series of quintet-style submission grappling matches Saturday, Sept. 28 in Cormack Hall at noon. The event is open to the Corps of Cadets, friends, family, and the general public.
- The September 2024 Institute Report is now available to read online and download. Features include: a look back at Matriculation, summer recaps, and a milestone for Naval ROTC.
- Family Weekend at the Institute is a little over a month away, and daily schedules have been posted. Events this year include: classroom visits; jazz band, glee club, and theater performances; rifle, soccer, and rugby matches; a parade; and Saturday's big event - The Military Classic of the South as VMI football hosts The Citadel Bulldogs. See you on post Oct. 18-20! Rah Virginia Mil!
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Keydets rally to take down The Citadel
Down 1-0 at the half, the VMI women's soccer team rallied for a 2-1 win over rival The Citadel on a wet and windy Thursday afternoon Charleston. The victory marks the second straight year VMI has defeated the Bulldogs in comeback fashion. It is also the first time since the 2016-17 seasons that VMI has taken down the Bulldogs twice in a row.
Full game recap and summary available on vmikeydets.com.
News from Post
Montenegro selected as Coach for USA Water Polo Olympic Development Team
VMI Water Polo Head Coach Danielle Montenegro will work for USA Water Polo this upcoming year, as she was asked to be the head coach of one of the organization's 16 and Under Olympic Development Program (ODP) Teams.
U.S. News Rankings: VMI Climbs in National Liberal Arts Colleges, Placed in Top Third
VMI retained its high placing among the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 24 by U.S. News and World Report.
Jackson House Museum Celebrates Apple Day
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall in 1850s Lexington, Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson House Museum’s Apple Day celebration.
Saving a Permanent Seat for POW/MIAs at VMI's Foster Stadium
These chairs are found all over the United States in stadiums, arenas, and government buildings. They are meant to represent those service members who are unable to fill them because of their sacrifices. They also serve as a tribute to the men and women who serve the country every day.