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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:
- Did you know? The VMI Summer Transition Program (STP) is designed to enhance the academic and physical fitness of incoming cadets before they officially matriculate in August. If you’ve committed to joining VMI, this program is for you! Registration links will be emailed to appointed students who have completed both their Reservation & Medical Requirements starting April 15 when the application opens.
- VMI's featured stories explore life on post as well as how VMI's leadership training and commitment to academic, military, and athletic excellence set cadets up for success during and after their time in Lexington.
- The VMI Board of Visitors will hold a Special Meeting virtually on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the May 2025 board meeting agenda and electing a board president to serve the unexpired term of the previous president. More details, including an agenda, are available on the BOV upcoming meetings page.
- The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors will meet May 1 – 3, 2025, at various times according to the schedule posted on the VMI website. Virginia Military Institute business will be discussed by the board members in attendance. The meeting is open to the public. More details, including schedule and agenda, are available on the BOV upcoming meetings page.
- Building Access - Due to safety and security enhancements, a VMI-issued ID card is now required for entry to Cameron Hall, effective immediately. This new protocol will not affect access to the ticketing office.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
A new perspective of post.
Explore Virginia Military Institute like never before with our new interactive virtual tour. Whether you're a prospective cadet, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about No Ordinary College, this tour offers an in-depth look at the home of the Corps of Cadets and the three-legged stool that defines a cadetship.
Updates to the tour will be ongoing as VMI continues to expand and improve facilities. Additional highlights of academic spaces and a look into barracks, the Aquatic Center, and Cameron Hall are planned for launch 2025-2026.
News from Post
35th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at VMI
The 35th annual Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute was held April 8-10. The conference was organized and co-hosted by the Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE). Col. Dave Gray, executive director of the CLE, served as master of ceremonies.
VMI Celebrates International Dance Day
Virginia Military Institute’s Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion invites the public in celebrating International Dance Day, Tuesday, April 29 in Marshall Hall.
First Ordained Alumna Speaks at Spring Retreat
Rev. Jessica Fulton Lee ’06, the first female graduate from Virginia Military Institute to enter the clergy, was guest speaker at the chaplain’s spring retreat for cadets held recently at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center near Lynchburg.
Former Atlanta Falcons Exec Speaks at VMI
Former AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO, Steve Cannon, spoke at Virginia Military Institute April 1 as part of the Center for Leadership and Ethics’ (CLE) Courageous Leadership speaker series, “Paradigm Shifts.”