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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, employees, and the VMI community at-large:
- There will be loud ceremonial cannon fire in the Lexington area on the afternoons of Nov. 7 and 8 as VMI prepares for and celebrates Founders Day.
- Founders Day Parade: A parade will begin at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8 as the Institute commemorates its founding in 1839.
- 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 or a virtual event offered by the Office of Admissions and explore VMI's scholarships and financial aid options. Already convinced? Applications are open for Fall 2025 enrollment.
- 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.
- Cadet-athletes continue to #CompetetoWin as men's basketball and wrestling begin their seasons in November, and men's and women's swimming and diving look to build on a strong opening meet performance. Check out the full Keydet NCAA athletic schedule to find home and away events, and find fan gear at VMI's bookstore on post and online.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Save the Date: Nov. 14 is VMI’s Day of Giving!
As Founders Day approaches, we honor the Institute’s rich history and look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm as VMI continues to forge strong leaders who courageously embrace selfless service. In celebration, the VMI Alumni Agencies invites you to be a part of VMI’s Day of Giving Nov. 14! Gifts received between now and Nov. 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST will count, so mark your calendars for this initiative or make your gift early!
News from Post
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.
VMI Collaborates on Teaching Tools Using Animation
VMI, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, has developed a project called, “CryptoQuest,” which uses cartoon animations and virtual and augmented reality to teach high school and college level students cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, and cybersecurity in a more engaging and interactive way.
Annual Leadership & Ethics Conference Held at VMI
This year’s theme was “Leading into the Future,” an extension of the CLE’s academic year theme of “Paradigm Shifts,” and focused on diverse themes of leadership and ethics in modern society, and preparing future college graduates to lead through rapidly changing environments.
VMI Army ROTC Cadets Win Bronze Medal in Welsh Event
Eight Virginia Military Institute Army ROTC cadets — members of Ranger Challenge, the “varsity sport” of the Army ROTC program — made history when they traveled to the Welsh mountains of the UK to participate in Exercise Cambrian Patrol, the British Army’s premier patrolling event in early October.