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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:
- Congratulations to the Class of 2026: Stay tuned to VMI social media and the Institute's official Flickr account for photos of the latest cadets to successfully complete their leadership journey in Lexington and join the ranks of VMI alumni. The commissioning and commencement ceremonies are also available to rewatch on YouTube.
- VMI Views and Exciting News: VMI has installed two new webcams - one on Smith Hall and one on Preston Library. The daily video streams and further details have been posted to vmi.edu/webcams. We hope you enjoy!
- Upcoming BOV Meeting: The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors Executive Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 2 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually using video conferencing technology. VMI business will be discussed by participating members.
- Summer Program Deadlines Approaching: Summer Session I is underway at VMI as are some of the Institute's study abroad programs. Registration dates for Summer Session II and the Summer Transition Program (STP) for appointed students are quickly approaching. Secure your spot today!
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Prepared for Service
VMI’s core values of honor, courage, selfless service, and commitment are instilled in every cadet from the moment they arrive on post. Those values and the ROTC program prepare Institute graduates to answer the call to serve our nation with integrity, discipline, and purpose.
Congratulations to VMI’s newest commissioned officers as they begin the next chapter of leadership and service.
News from Post
VMI Theatre to Hold Auditions
The VMI Community Theatre will hold auditions for its summer show, “The Odd Couple,” female version, Monday, June 1; Tuesday, June 2; Wednesday, June 3; and Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Gillis Theater located in Marshall Hall on post.
Commencement Held for Class of 2026
VMI celebrated the Class of 2026 as they completed their cadetships with one final ceremony in Cameron Hall Sunday, May. 17. From the opening notes of “Pomp and Circumstance” to one final "Old Yell" the event was filled with joy as cadets officially joined the prestigious ranks of VMI alumni
VMI Commissions Military Officers, Holds Parade in Memory of Fallen Alumni
The Institute commissioned nearly 140 cadets into the armed services at the annual Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) joint commissioning ceremony May 15 in Cameron Hall. The ceremony was livestreamed for family and friends who could not attend the event in person.
ECE Cadets Aid Disabled Veteran with Capstone Project
Eight 1st Class cadets majoring in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) at Virginia Military Institute recently presented their capstone project after working on it throughout the academic year.