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DON'T DO ORDINARY.
The VMI experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.
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:
- Earned, Never Given: Congratulations to the VMI Class of 2029. Following a bitterly cold Breakout, these young men and women now continue their leadership journeys with the official title of 4th Class cadets - rats no more. Connect with VMI on social media for additional footage of the Rat Line and life at the Institute. You can also find more photos from VMI's major events for rats and the entire Corps of Cadets on the Institute's Flickr account.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Are you applying to VMI as a recipient of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship? If so, explore how the Institute can help ease the cost of your education at No Ordinary College through the Call to Duty Scholarship, now accepting applications. VMI also offers a number of merit-based scholarships to top academic talent. Explore the Institute Scholar and Peay Merit Scholarship opportunities for more details and requirements.
- VMI Board of Visitors Upcoming Meeting: A public notice and agenda have been posted to the BOV Upcoming Meetings page for the Jan. 29-31 meeting to be held on post.
- News from the Pool: VMI Men's Swimming & Diving earned its third-straight victory after defeating Washington & Lee Friday evening at Goodall Pool in the VMI Aquatic Center. The VMI Women's Water Polo Team wrapped up its opening weekend of play on Saturday, moving to 3-1 on the season, marking the second straight year in which the Keydets opened the year winning three of their first four.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
“It isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.”
Regimental Commander Devin Auzenne ‘26 credits VMI with his growth as a leader, inspiring confidence and pushing him to excel, all while supported by the unique systems at the Institute and the camaraderie of brotherhood within the Corps that make VMI No Ordinary College.
“The end result of the VMI system is forged through the rigors of the regimental, class, and honor systems, but the extraordinary people are the defining factor that sets VMI apart.”
Learn more about the unique experiences and leadership journeys of Devin and other cadets at vmi.edu/iamvmi or get an inside view of cadet life by attending an Admissions Open House.
Ready to accept the challenge for yourself? Apply today.
News from Post
Passmore’s Research Published
Lt. Col. Tim Passmore recently published an article addressing the effect of populist government on international cooperation in International Studies Quarterly, a peer-reviewed academic journal of international studies and an official journal of the International Studies Association.
Afrin Featured on 'With Good Reason'
Dr. Tanjina Afrin, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Military Institute, is featured on “Concrete Jungle,” an episode of the public radio program, “With Good Reason,” that first airs Jan. 24.
Retired Marine Shares Message of Post-Traumatic Winning
Virginia Military Institute welcomed retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael “Mac” McNamara Jan. 12-14 to address the Corps of Cadets. McNamara is a broadcaster and author of “From Trauma to Joy,” and “Colleen Can’t Forget.” Both books address living successfully after experiencing trauma.
Biology Professor Publishes Article
Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor and health professions advisor in the Department of Biology at Virginia Military Institute, recently had a research article published in PLOS One, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.