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The VMI experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.
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:
- Fall Open House Registration Open: High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for an Admissions Open House event this fall for a two-day look at life at VMI, including an overnight in barracks. Register today to secure your spot!
- Weekend Trail Congestion: Approximately 100 VMI summer program participants will complete training along the Chessie Nature Trail Sunday, July 19, from approximately 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Portions of the trail will be congested through the morning.
- New NetPrice Calculator: Cost is only one of the things you consider when picking a college, but it is an important one. Use our new net price calculator to understand the cost of attending Virginia Military Institute.
- The Next Step: Be sure to follow along on VMI social media and read the latest featured stories to explore how recent graduates and current cadets are transitioning into the workforce and completing internships in their chosen fields.
- Latest Institute Report Available: The June 2026 Institute Report has been published. Features include a look back at the Class of 2026 and leadership for 2027, academic highlights from the spring, and a recap of how career services has expanded its resources for cadets.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
"VMI is not just a college experience. It pushes you, changes your perspective, and stays with you."
Newly commissioned into the United States Air Force, Michael Ferrara ’26, a mechanical engineering major from Ringoes, New Jersey, credits the Institute for success as a cadet and in the future because it taught him how to build strong connections, communicate with people from different backgrounds, and manage his time in a demanding environment.
Learn more about Michael and the experiences of other VMI cadets and connect with Admissions today to get more information about how the Institute can help shape your future.
News from Post
Kent Represents VMI in Africa
Lt. Col. Molly Kent, associate professor in the Department of Biology and director of the Center for Undergraduate Research, spoke at the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (IBNS) 35th Annual Meeting held recently in Cape Town, South Africa.
VMI Recognized on Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026
VMI once again scored well on Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America list, earning 4.5 stars out of 5.
VMI Community Theatre Presents “The Odd Couple”
The VMI Community Theatre presents the female version of Neil Simon’s comic classic, “The Odd Couple,” Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. in Gillis Theater.
Drone Detection Focus of Cadet Research
Rye Jackson ’28, an international studies major and computer science minor at Virginia Military Institute, is researching drone detection for his 12-week Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) project.