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No ordinary college. No ordinary life.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú 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, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.



Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚCommunity Updates

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcommunity at-large:

  • Graduation Schedule: Information is available at vmi.edu/graduation for upcoming events celebrating the achievements of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚClass of 2025. Families and friends are encouraged to note arrival times, locations, and policies for events before heading to post.
  • Summer Session at VMI: Registration for Summer Session I is closing soon, May 15. All registrations and fees are due by noon. 
  • Did you know? The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚSummer 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! Appointed students who have completed both their Reservation & Medical Requirements should check their emails for a registration link.
  • Matriculation 2025: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úhas updated information for matriculants headed to Lexington this August to start their leadership journeys. Appointed students and their families are encouraged to review the information available at vmi.edu/matriculation as well as communications sent via email to ensure a smooth first day on post.

ⓘ  Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚCommunity: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


Screenshot of VMI's new virtual tour landing page.

A new perspective of post.

Explore Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú like never before with our . 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcontinues 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.

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News from Post

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚBoard of Visitors Approves 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees, New Officers

In a strong show of commitment to affordability and educational excellence the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year at their spring meeting held May 1-3.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEnglish Instructor and Poet Laureate Featured on Podcast

Dr. Mattie Quesenberry Smith, instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric and Humanistic Studies at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s poet laureate, is featured on episode 28 of “The Laureate Project,” a podcast launched by Emmy-nominated journalist, Matt Hoisch.

Speakers for May Ceremonies Announced

Lt. Gen. Karl Gingrich, deputy chief of staff in the U.S. Army, will address cadets at the joint commissioning ceremony. Retired Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew ’82, former commander of the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, will speak at commencement.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚEthics Team Wins Military Case Competition for Third Time

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Ethics Team won first place at the Military Ethics Case Competition held April 12 at the United States Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership in Annapolis, Maryland. This is the third time the team has been victorious at the prestigious competition.

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