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.

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VMI Community Updates

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at large:

  • Scholarship Opportunities: Are you applying to VMI as a recipient of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship? If so, explore how the Institute can help ease the cost of your education at No Ordinary College through the Call to Duty Scholarship, now accepting applications. VMI also offers a number of merit-based scholarships to top academic talent. Explore the Institute Scholar and Peay Merit Scholarship opportunities for more details and requirements.
  • Aquatic Center Accomplishments: Congratulations to the VMI Swimming and Diving programs who recorded wins this past weekend. The women's team was victorious over the Red Flash from St. Francis, 185-105, to earn their first win of the season. The men's team picked up where it left off with a dominating 214-86 triumph over Howard. Full recaps are available from VMI Athletics.
  • Setting Up for Success: The College Success Series from the Miller Academic Center (MAC) kicks off for cadets Feb. 2. This program provides cadets with the opportunity to learn strategies to be successful at the Institute. Topics this semester include: financial literacy; research, writing, and presentations; and preparing for summer.
  • Spring Musical Auditions: The VMI Community Theatre will hold auditions for its spring show, “1776,” Monday, Jan. 19; Tuesday, Jan. 20; Wednesday, Jan. 21; and Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater located in Marshall Hall on post.
  • VMI Board of Visitors Upcoming Meeting: A public notice and agenda have been posted to the BOV Upcoming Meetings page for the Jan. 29-31 meeting to be held on post.

ⓘ  VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


Get an inside look at No Ordinary College.

VMI Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at VMI. During this 2-day program, students will learn about all aspects of the VMI experience, staying overnight in Barracks with a current cadet as a host. From an academic fair to sessions led by VMI ROTC program representative and Institute leadership, see what VMI has to offer and experience life in Lexington.

These events are filling up quickly, so secure your spot today: Feb. 13-14 | Mar. 6-7 | Apr. 10-11

Are you already convinced that VMI is right for you? The application for Fall 2026 admission is still open for high school seniors and transfer students. Apply today to begin your leadership journey.

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News from Post

Corps of Cadets Shine in Inauguration Parade

Virginia Military Institute took part in the inauguration of the 75th governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger, in Richmond Jan. 17. The theme of the inauguration was “United for Virginia’s Future.” As governor, Spanberger becomes the first female commander in chief of the the VMI Corps of Cadets.

VMI Pistol Club Ends Semester with a “Bang”

The pistol club at Virginia Military Institute closed out a successful fall 2025 season in December, after competing in two national-level competitions sanctioned by USA Shooting, the national governing body for international shooting sports in the United States.

Boonshoft to Co-Edit History Journal

Lt. Col. Mark Boonshoft, associate professor and Conrad M. Hall ’65 Chair in American Constitutional History at VMI, has been named co-editor of the Journal of the Early Republic, the quarterly publication of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR).

Cadet Reconnects with FLOTUS at Holiday Event

A Virginia Military Institute 4th Class cadet, Caoilinn McLane, had the honor of introducing the First Lady of the United States when she arrived to Children’s National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, D.C. for her holiday visit in December.

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