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The VMI Experience:
Shaping leaders of integrity and honor for nearly 200 years.
APPLY TODAY!Shaping leaders of integrity and honor for nearly 200 years.
APPLY TODAY!Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, the 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, the 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:
- The latest edition of the Institute Report is now available. Learn more about events and happenings on post, including Breakout, the 7th Annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion event, guest speakers, and a look back at selfless service as part of the celebration of 50 years of the IR.
- The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors will meet May 2 – 4, 2024, at various times for the full board and committee meetings. A public notice, schedule, and agenda are available on the BOV's upcoming meetings page. Virginia Military Institute business will be discussed by the board members in attendance. The meeting is open to the public. Full board sessions will also be livestreamed on the BOV's YouTube channel and the upcoming meetings page.
- Important FAFSA Updates: The Department of Education has notified schools that they have begun processing FAFSA applications. Over the next few weeks, applicants (prospective students) and current students (cadets) should have access to the 'FAFSA Submission Summary'. This will be available to view at studentaid.gov and an email will also be sent directly to each user regarding its availability. Visit the FAFSA Updates page for additional information and answers to frequently asked questions.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
A Head Start to Life at VMI
VMI's Summer Transition Program (STP) is designed to improve the academic and physical fitness of incoming cadets. Held in July, the program offers participants a chance to get a taste of life at the Institute before Matriculation in August. Dive into one college class to get a taste of the rigorous academics that await you. Prepare for the Rat Line’s physical fitness regimen with tailored workouts. Live in barracks and dine in Crozet Hall alongside fellow participants.
Appointed students who have satisfied the admission reservation and medical requirements will be contacted by the Admissions team to register for this optional program.
News from Post
Environment Virginia Held at VMI for 34th Year
The 34th annual Environment Virginia Symposium at VMI was held April 9-11. The event, organized and co-hosted by the Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE), attracted 550 attendees from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector.
Elections Mark Next Milestone for VMI's Class of 2027
After breaking out of the Rat Line, the Class of 2027 has taken their next step at the Institute, electing their class president, vice president, and historian.
U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains to Speak at Baccalaureate Service
For this year’s event, May 14 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall, VMI is honored to welcome Chaplain (Major General) William Green, Jr., U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains and director of the Institute for Religious Leadership.
Cadets Win Record Number of Awards at International Law Competition in Italy
VMI was one of 25 military academies from around the world who participated in the annual Competition on the Law of Armed Conflict in Sanremo, Italy. This year, VMI walked away with five awards, which was the most received by any academy at the competition.