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Office of Global Education
Our Mission
OGE provides opportunities for future leaders and citizen-soldiers to broaden their global perspectives, increase their cultural awareness, and develop competencies necessary to succeed in an interconnected and interdependent world.
Expand Your Horizons with OGE
Significant international experience is an important part of a VMI education. To help facilitate this, VMI faculty lead and/or direct several programs each summer for cadets from a wide variety of majors.
Cadets are encouraged to study abroad for a semester during their time at VMI. Programs are available for every major and in almost any location in the world.
All VMI-sponsored international travel must be registered through the Office of Global Education. Our team is ready to assist with documentation and procedures for cadets, faculty, and staff.
Thanks to the generosity of donors and their families, VMI currently has five funds to support cadet study abroad. These awards can be used to support any aspect of study abroad on VMI-approved programs. Financial aid is also available for study abroad programs.
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Spring and Summer Study Abroad Award Applications Due
Summer 2026 Study Abroad Applications and $250 Deposit Due
Summer 2026 Study Abroad Full Payment Due
What Participants Say
“The unique balance of real-world experience and classroom discussion was more conducive to learning than standard education models. The interactions I had with the local people made this trip much more immersive and meaningful than it would have been otherwise. Frequently going out and visiting new locations helped me better understand the Irish culture and the significance of studying it within a historical context.”
