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Shaping leaders of integrity and honor for nearly 200 years.

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Shaping leaders of integrity and honor for nearly 200 years.

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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.

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:

  • Deadline Extended: The Summer Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program (SUEP) is open to VMI cadets in all majors seeking to earn 3 elective credits. The program runs during Summer Session I and is offered free of charge to successful applicants through a grant from the Jackson-Hope Fund. Learn more and apply today!
  • Important FAFSA Updates: The Department of Education has notified schools that they have begun processing FAFSA applications. Over the next few weeks, applicants (prospective students) and current students (cadets) should have access to the 'FAFSA Submission Summary'. This will be available to view at studentaid.gov and an email will also be sent directly to each user regarding its availability. Visit the FAFSA Updates page for additional information and answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Help make the Chessie Trail #1! VMI's seven-mile, year-round public access walking trail between Lexington and Buena Vista is a nominee for the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice awards for best recreational trail. You can vote once per day. Polls close on Monday, April 8 at noon. The 10 winners, determined by popular vote, will be announced on Wednesday, April 17. 
  • The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors Audit, Finance, and Planning Committee is conducting an in-person meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Home2 Suites by Hilton located at 209 Town Center W. Blvd., Richmond, Va. VMI business will be discussed by participating members. A public notice and meeting agenda are available. There will be no public comment at this meeting, however, the meeting is open to the public

  VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


Photo collection of VMI cadets engaged in military training, athletics, and club activities. Full photos are available in Featured Stories linked in the text.

A closer look at cadet life.

VMI's featured stories focus on what daily life is like as a cadet going through the unique system at VMI. From academics to athletics, military training to clubs and extracurricular endeavors, cadets at VMI push themselves to be better, do more, and become leaders in their fields. Take a look at how those who commit to a cadetship at the Institute not only enjoy many experiences found at most colleges and universities, but find themselves able to go beyond the limits of the average student. 

Stay tuned to VMI social media for upcoming feature releases!

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News from Post

VMI Cop Earns MVP Recognition

Virginia Military Institute police officer Zachary Higgins, who plays shortstop for his recreational softball team, was recently named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the World Softball Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cadets Attend BEYA STEM Conference

The annual conference provides a forum for the nation’s minority STEM-educated students to learn, interact, and build professional networks with corporate, government, military, and industry leaders.

New Corps Leadership Takes the Stage

Last night offered a rousing evening of celebration and emotion in Memorial Hall as the names of Corps leadership for the 2024-25 academic year were shared in VMI's rank announcement ceremony.

Paralympic Gold Medalist to Speak at VMI

Brad Snyder, U.S. Navy veteran and Paralympic gold medalist in swimming, will discuss leadership insights from his book, which details his life as an athlete, warrior, and wounded veteran.

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