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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:
- 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.
- Open House at VMI: The Institute is looking forward to welcoming high school juniors and seniors this weekend to our second spring admissions open house. Did you miss registration? There is still one event left, Apr. 10-11. Open houses provide insight into life as a cadet including tours, presentations by cadets and Institute leaders, an academic fair, and the opportunity to stay overnight in barracks. Space is limited, so register today to secure your spot.
- SoCon Success: Congratulations to Keydet Track & Field on star performances this past weekend when VMI hosted the Southern Conference Championships. See meet results for the men's and women's teams, including records and wins posted by a number of cadet-athletes.
- YouTube Shorts Offer VMI Insights: Cadets are sharing their thoughts about life at the Institute, from the transformation of the first year on post to what they love about VMI on the Institute's official YouTube channel. Subscribe today and sign up for channel alerts to make sure you don't miss new releases.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
“I wanted to challenge myself… I figured there was no other place to take opportunities and learn to flourish.”
Julia Ward ’26 came to Virginia Military Institute from Illinois uncertain of herself and her leadership abilities. She is completing her cadetship with confidence built from challenges and opportunities not found at ‘ordinary’ colleges, all supported by a community of those committed to honor, service, and excellence.
“Knowing that every single person that's come before me, the men and women that have gone through the same matriculation process, the same Rat Line, knowing that we kind of have that shared experience - it's very comforting.”
Learn more about Julia’s journey - and the paths of other cadets - at vmi.edu/iamvmi
Ready to accept the challenge of No Ordinary College for yourself? Apply today for Fall 2026 admission.
News from Post
Next Corps Leaders Announced
Memorial Hall was once again filled with cheers and celebrations as the names of Corps leadership for the 2026-27 academic year were shared in VMI's 1st Class rank announcement ceremony.
Rhamey Publishes Article
Col. J. Patrick Rhamey, professor in the Department of International Studies and Political Science, examines the overwhelming majority of analyses explaining the motivations for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine being not only wrong, but leading to terrible predictions of Russia’s inevitable success.
VMI Pays Tribute to Jonathan Daniels ’61
Virginia Military Institute honored one of its own on a chilly and foggy morning March 4. Jonathan Daniels ’61, alumnus and Episcopal seminarian who sacrificed his own life to protect that of another, was solemnly remembered during an annual wreath laying ceremony held in the Daniels Courtyard.
Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Returns to VMI
The George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar brought together 65 of the nation’s top Army ROTC cadets for two days of leadership development, military strategy discussions, and engagement with senior leaders, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine ’90.