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The VMI Experience:
Shaping leaders of integrity and honor for nearly 200 years.
APPLY TODAY!Shaping leaders of integrity and honor for nearly 200 years.
APPLY TODAY!Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, the 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, the 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:
- Save the date for VMI’s Compete to Win campaign May 7–9! All gifts directly support athletic program operating budgets and are a great way to make an impact on your favorite VMI sports teams. Make an early gift today!
- Graduation week kicks off with a glee club and band concert Monday, May 13 at 8 pm. in Memorial Hall. Find the full schedule of the Institute's hallmark events at www.vmi.edu/graduation including awards ceremonies, parades, VMI's Baccalaureate service, commissioning, and commencement.
- The latest edition of the Institute Report is now available. Learn more about events and happenings on post, including Breakout, the 7th Annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion event, guest speakers, and a look back at selfless service as part of the celebration of 50 years of the IR.
- The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors will meet May 2 – 4, 2024, at various times for the full board and committee meetings. A public notice, schedule, and agenda are available on the BOV's upcoming meetings page. Virginia Military Institute business will be discussed by the board members in attendance. The meeting is open to the public. Full board sessions will also be livestreamed on the BOV's YouTube channel and the upcoming meetings page.
- Update to the May BOV Meeting: The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors’ Nominating and Governance Committee will reconvene on Saturday, May 4, 2024 to continue the committee’s business from its Friday, May 3, 2024, meeting. A public notice is available on the BOV's upcoming meetings page.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
The Cadet Collective: The Kleinschusters
Matthew Kleinschuster ’26 tagged along to college tours with his brother Jacob “Jake” Kleinschuster ’24, so he got an inside look at whatever places his brother was interested in. Virginia Military Institute wasn’t the immediate choice for Jake, but his senior year of high school he was decided.
They kept it in the family. Their grandfather, also Jacob, Class of 1964, attended VMI. "Seeing him have his buddies over all the time, telling the Rat Line stories ... I've always wanted something like that with a group of guys I can live life with,” Jake said.
Explore the story of these cadets in the first of VMI's new series, The Cadet Collective, which highlights the bonds and relationships formed at VMI that help pave the way for success at the Institute and beyond.
News from Post
Combat Shooting Club Dominates at Competition
The combat shooting club team at Virginia Military Institute, coached by Paul Lahah, outperformed the competition at the 2024 ROTC College Clash Marksmanship Competition, April 19-21 at Fort Barfoot, Virginia.
Former Virginia Sen. Norment '68 Honored
Virginia Military Institute honored former Virginia Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. ’68 with a parade on post April 26. The recognition was for 30 years of service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Students Exposed to Cutting-Edge Cyber Technology Through Outreach Program
The Cyber Defense Laboratory (CyDef) at Virginia Military Institute, has developed a program with educational institutions to foster knowledge and interest in cutting-edge technology fields among high school and middle school students.
Four VMI Retirees Recognized For Their Inspiration
This year, four longstanding employees were honored at the parade and joined Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins ’85, superintendent, in taking review.