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Attention parents and cadets - Tuition for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Dec. 15, 2024.
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ROTC at VMI: Answer the Call
Recipients of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship, explore an opportunity to have the Institute help fund your journey toward military leadership.
Call to Duty ScholarshipsRanked 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:
- Transportation information for cadets and rats for Thanksgiving Furlough can be found on the VMI online calendar event starting furlough at CMD Nov. 23. Cadets and rats should adhere to all official timelines in the furlough memo when planning their travel.
- The November 2024 Institute Report is now available to read online and download. Features in this issue include recaps of the annual leadership conference, Fall FTX, strategic plan rollout, a historic bronze medal for Army ROTC cadets, and more.
- Virginia Military Institute has a proud history of producing educated and honorable leaders, individuals ready to face challenges head on and succeed thanks to our unique system of education within a military setting. Ready to learn more? Prospective cadets are encouraged to attend an on-post open house offered by the Office of Admissions. Already convinced? Applications are open for Fall 2025 enrollment.
- Did you know? Recipients of the three and four-year ROTC national scholarships are eligible to apply for VMI's Call to Duty Scholarships, which cover the cost of housing (room) and food (board) at the Institute. Learn more and apply today.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
VMI 2nd Class cadets will gather this week to celebrate another milestone along their leadership journey at the Institute. The presentation of their class rings will be livestreamed on the Ring Figure page and VMI's YouTube channel at 1 p.m. from Cameron Hall, Friday, Nov. 22. A full list of related events for cadets, family, and guests is available. Rah '26!
News from Post
VMI Chemistry Professor Published in Science Journals
Maj. Christopher N. Shingledecker, assistant professor of chemistry at Virginia Military Institute, is a member of a research team responsible for discovering three new molecules in space.
Female Combat Pilot Serves as VMI Leader-in-Residence
Amber Smith, former U.S. Army Kiowa helicopter pilot, and author of two books, was named VMI's Leader in Residence, which is an important part of the Center for Leadership and Ethics’ efforts to educate, engage, and inspire cadets, faculty, and staff to develop as leaders.
VMI Rolls Out New Strategic Plan While Celebrating 185th Anniversary
VMI presented a new strategic plan, “Forging 21st Century Leaders,” as it celebrated the 185th anniversary of its founding, firmly securing in its place as the premier small college in the nation, unequaled in producing educated, honorable, and adaptable citizen-soldiers and leaders.
Holiday Events at Virginia Military Institute
As the holiday season approaches, festivities are being planned not only on the VMI post, but also at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and the Jackson House Museum.