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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.
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:
- Did you know? The VMI Summer Transition Program (STP) is designed to enhance the academic and physical fitness of incoming cadets before they officially matriculate in August. If you’ve committed to joining VMI, this program is for you! Registration links will be emailed to appointed students who have completed both their Reservation & Medical Requirements starting April 15 when the application opens.
- Road Closure: Maiden Lane (next to the VMI Police Department) will be closed to accommodate construction activities April 21-27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All traffic will be temporarily diverted to the Engineering Drive entrance across from Cameron Hall for access to the South Institute Hill Parking lot and Washington & Lee University office parking.
- The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors will meet May 1 – 3, 2025, at various times according to the schedule posted on the VMI website. Virginia Military Institute business will be discussed by the board members in attendance. The meeting is open to the public. More details, including schedule and agenda, are available on the BOV upcoming meetings page.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
A new perspective of post.
Explore Virginia Military Institute like never before with our new interactive virtual tour. Whether you're a prospective cadet, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about No Ordinary College, this tour offers an in-depth look at the home of the Corps of Cadets and the three-legged stool that defines a cadetship.
Updates to the tour will be ongoing as VMI continues to expand and improve facilities. Additional highlights of academic spaces and a look into barracks, the Aquatic Center, and Cameron Hall are planned for launch 2025-2026.
News from Post
Speakers for May Ceremonies Announced
Lt. Gen. Karl Gingrich, deputy chief of staff in the U.S. Army, will address cadets at the joint commissioning ceremony. Retired Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew ’82, former commander of the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, will speak at commencement.
VMI Ethics Team Wins Military Case Competition for Third Time
The Virginia Military Institute Ethics Team won first place at the Military Ethics Case Competition held April 12 at the United States Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership in Annapolis, Maryland. This is the third time the team has been victorious at the prestigious competition.
VMI Brings Home Another Record from War Conflict Scenario Competition in Italy
A team of Virginia Military Institute cadets earned top honors at the prestigious Law of Armed Conflict Competition in Sanremo, Italy, winning four gold medals and one silver — more than any other academy.
VMI BOV Elects New President
The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors elected Thomas E. “Teddy” Gottwald ’83 as board president April 16 to fulfill the remaining term of previous president John Adams ’96, who resigned last week. Gottwald will serve as president until June 30.