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Noise Notice - Artillery fire will be heard from Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Úthroughout the day Monday, Feb. 10 for cadet training activities.

Graduation

Graduation at the Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Ú is an exciting time for cadets, family, faculty, staff, and the Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Úcommunity to celebrate the achievements of 1st class cadets as they complete their journey at the Institute. With ceremonies held for Institute Awards, Change of Command/Graduation Parade, Commissioning, and Commencement, Graduation celebrates the achievements and excellence of all aspects of a cadetship at VMI.


December 2024 Events

Please note, any changes to this schedule will be posted to this page if and when they become necessary, and will also be noted on the Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Úhomepage.

ⓘ Livestream Events: Video feeds will be added as they become available on the individual event pages linked below for: Joint Commissioning and Commencement


SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

  • 8 a.m. — Post is open to parents and other visitors. No access to post prior to 8 a.m. will be permitted without a valid Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Úidentification card.
  • 9:30 a.m. Memorial Hall opens to the parents and guests. 
  • 11 a.m. — Commencement, Memorial Hall

Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Úhas implemented a clear bag policy for all major events which limits the size and types of bags that may be brought into any of our facilities. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12", or one-gallon plastic freezer bags.  Small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" will be permitted. Cameras and smartphones are permitted to be carried into Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Úfacilities. 

This information is subject to change, check this site frequently for updated information. All activities occur at VMI.

No tailgating is permitted on post from 13 to 16 May.

 

Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚDiplomas

Commencement

Commencement is the culmination of four years of study at the Institute. The walk across the stage during this ceremony is a moment every graduate remembers. Details, including FAQs, are available.

Ceremony Info

Hats from military branches used during December Commissioning

Commissioning

This ceremony, in which the new Officers take their commissioning oaths, marks the end of a four-year journey of education, training, and self-discovery and the beginning of a journey of military service. 

ROTC Details

Frequently Asked Questions

There are two companies Â鶹´«Ã½Èë¿Údeals with when ordering announcements:  

Tickets are not required for December Commissioning and Commencement. We do ask that families have no more than 10 guests.

Casual business attire is appropriate for all events.

Restrooms are located in Foster Stadium, Memorial Hall and Lejeune Hall (located at the end of Third Barracks.)