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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.

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VMI Community Updates

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at large:

  • Graduation events: At Virginia Military Institute, commencement marks the moment cadets transition from disciplined training to a lifetime of leadership and service. Learn more about the events surrounding graduation, commissioning, and more here.
  • VMI Bookstore: Need swag? The VMI Bookstore will be open during graduation events — Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 from 12 to 4.
  • Lacrosse Players Recognized for Excellence: After a dominant win over Detroit Mercy to clinch a spot in the Northeast Conference Tournament, three VMI cadet-athletes swept the NEC weekly honors announced by the league April 27. Ethan Ostrowski '29 was named both Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week while goalie Adam Norris '26 was named Defensive Player of the Week. In addition, attack/midfielder Beau Durkin '28 was listed as a Prime Performer for his contributions in the big win.
  • Bulldogs in the Bullpen: VMI baseball looks to close out the semester strong with three games against  Institute rivals The Citadel: Thursday May 14 at 6 p.m., Friday May 15 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.
  • Commitment to Affordability: Financial aid is able to offset a large portion of the cost of attendance for qualified applicants, and 84% of the Corps of Cadets receives some form of this aid each year on average. For those on ROTC scholarship who are also selected for Call to Duty scholarships, the cost drops to $3,600. Connect with financial aid today for more information to learn more about funding opportunities.

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


I AM VMI: Maximus Ankrah '26

"Being able to do hard things, being able to do challenging things and overcoming that, it's made me more confident person. It's made me more resilient that no matter what comes my way, VMI has prepared me to be the best cadet, best person I can be."

The choice of attending Virginia Military Institute was a chance for Maximus Ankrah ’26 to obtain a clean slate. He’s done some difficult things and overcome challenges that others may not see, but that shared suffering and battling adversity make Ankrah proud to be a VMI cadet.

Learn more about Ankrah and other VMI cadets at: vmi.edu/iamvmi 

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CyDef Lab Offers Workshops for Middle and High School Students

The Virginia Military Institute Cyber Defense Laboratory (CyDef) will host its annual CyberSmart workshop for middle school students, Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11, and for high school students, Monday June 15 through Thursday, June 18 in Marshall Hall on post.

Chinese Language Teachers Gather at VMI

Virginia Military Institute hosted the spring 2026 Workshop of the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Virginia (CLTA-VA) April 11.

Kendal Residents Help VMI Psych Majors with Research

Col. Sara Whipple, professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Military Institute, recently accompanied cadets in her Developmental Psychology course to Kendal at Lexington, a retirement community, to interview older adults and complete a paper about the experience.

VMI Announces Speakers for May Ceremonies

Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney will will address cadets beginning their journey of military service at the joint commissioning ceremony May 15 and Gov. Abigail Spanberger will speak to the graduating cadets at commencement exercises May 17.

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