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DON'T DO ORDINARY.
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:
- Admissions Open House Registration is Open! VMI Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at the Institute. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Learn more and secure a spot today for one of three fall opportunities.
- VMI Board of Visitors: The VMI Board of Visitors will be holding special meetings Aug. 12-13 to interview finalists for the position of VMI superintendent. For more information regarding these meetings please visit the BOV upcoming meetings page.
- Chessie Trail Congestion: VMI cadets will have training along the Chessie Nature Trail Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 a.m. until 8 a.m. Portions of the trail will be congested that morning.
- VMI Bookstore: The bookstore, now managed by Barnes & Noble, is open this summer, Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Extended hours for Matriculation will be this Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Families and fans are also encouraged to shop on the new online store, vmi.bncollege.com.
- Support VMI's Cadet-Athletes: Schedules are available now for NCAA Division I fall sports at the Institute, including matchups against rivals The Citadel for football, women's soccer, and rifle. Visit vmikeydets.com and follow VMI Athletics on social media for the latest news, schedule updates, and ticket information. Rah Virginia Mil!
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Matriculation 2025
This Saturday, the latest group to commit to No Ordinary College will arrive on post to begin their leadership journey. Take a look back at how the Class of 2028 spent the first seven days in Lexington.
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. Those arriving early on Friday are encouraged to complete the uniform fitting and issue process in Cameron Hall. The 2025-2026 VMI New Cadet Handbook is also now available.
News from Post
Meet the 186th Regimental Leadership of VMI
As the start of a new academic year and Matriculation draw nearer, meet the Class of 2026 leadership announced this past spring.
Poet Laureate Launches Project Supporting Vets
Virginia’s poet laureate, VMI instructor Mattie Quesenberry Smith, Ph.D., has launched “Perseverance and Resilience,” a statewide poetry initiative supporting veterans’ health and well-being through workshops, a poetry contest, and public celebrations.
Cadet Seeks Causes to Latin American Cultural Struggles
Anna Grace Adams ’26, a history major minoring in Arabic at Virginia Military Institute, believes considering the points of view of peoples from different cultures is crucial when establishing policy or providing aid.
Community Advisory: VMI's CPTF Temporarily Closes to the Public
Due to the preparation for and the training of the incoming matriculants, VMI’s Corps Physical Training Facility (CPTF) community walk will not be available from Saturday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 24. Community members will soon be welcomed back into the CPTF.