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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.
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.
- Upcoming BOV Meeting: The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors Audit, Finance, and Planning Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, beginning at 4 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!
- Webcam Maintenance: Camera views may be intermittently unavailable as software and streaming services are upgraded. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
"VMI is not just a college experience. It pushes you, changes your perspective, and stays with you."
Newly commissioned into the United States Air Force, Michael Ferrara ’26, a mechanical engineering major from Ringoes, New Jersey, credits the Institute for success as a cadet and in the future because it taught him how to build strong connections, communicate with people from different backgrounds, and manage his time in a demanding environment.
Learn more about Michael and the experiences of other VMI cadets and connect with Admissions today to get more information about how the Institute can help shape your future.
News from Post
Deibel Selected as NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
The National Academy of Education (NAEd), an honorary educational society, has selected Maj. Zachary Deibel, assistant professor in the Department of History at Virginia Military Institute, as a 2026 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow.
I Am VMI: Michael Ferrara ’26
From a young age, Michael Ferrara ’26 knew he was meant to serve. It took one open house visit at Virginia Military Institute to cement that.
Abdelhamid Selected as Nielsen Center Fellow
Sherif Abdelhamid, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and team member of the Cyber Defense Lab at VMI, has been selected as a 2026-27 Nielsen Center fellow, a prestigious national fellowship awarded by the Nielsen Center.
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.