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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:
- Open House at VMI: High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for the final two spring admissions open house events on post Mar. 6-7 and Apr. 10-11. These events provide insight into life as a cadet including tours, presentations by cadets and Institute leaders, an academic fair, and the opportunity to stay overnight in barracks. Space is limited, so register today to secure your spot.
- Commitment to Affordability: Financial aid is able to offset a large portion of the cost of attendance for qualified applicants, and 84% of the Corps of Cadets receives some form of this aid each year on average. For those on ROTC scholarship who are also selected for Call to Duty scholarships, the cost drops to $3,600. Connect with financial aid today for more information to learn more about funding opportunities.
- SoCon Success: Keydet Track & Field teams are putting in top performances as VMI hosts the SoCon Indoor Championships. Senior multi-athlete Shea Hart finished her pentathlon career with a second-place finish through the five events to earn All-Conference honors and teammates advanced to Saturday's finals. On the men's side, Junior Zachary Denton led the way by winning the individual title in the long jump with a distance of 7.26 meters to earn All-Conference honors and highlight the day for the men's team. Be sure to connect with the teams and VMI Athletics on social media to follow along as these cadet-athletes compete to win.
- YouTube Shorts Offer VMI Insights: Cadets are sharing their thoughts about life at the Institute, from the transformation of the first year on post to what they love about VMI on the Institute's official YouTube channel. Subscribe today and sign up for channel alerts to make sure you don't miss new releases.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
“I wanted to challenge myself… I figured there was no other place to take opportunities and learn to flourish.”
Julia Ward ’26 came to Virginia Military Institute from Illinois uncertain of herself and her leadership abilities. She is completing her cadetship with confidence built from challenges and opportunities not found at ‘ordinary’ colleges, all supported by a community of those committed to honor, service, and excellence.
“Knowing that every single person that's come before me, the men and women that have gone through the same matriculation process, the same Rat Line, knowing that we kind of have that shared experience - it's very comforting.”
Learn more about Julia’s journey - and the paths of other cadets - at vmi.edu/iamvmi
Ready to accept the challenge of No Ordinary College for yourself? Apply today for Fall 2026 admission.
News from Post
Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Returns to VMI
The George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar brought together 65 of the nation’s top Army ROTC cadets for two days of leadership development, military strategy discussions, and engagement with senior leaders, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine ’90.
Pohlman becomes first member in VMI Rifle history to earn NCAA Qualifier invite
After shooting a program-record 587 in smallbore at Saturday's NCAA Qualifier in Morgantown, VMI Rifle's Alexander Pohlman became the first shooter in program history to earn an invite to the NCAA Championships, as he was named an alternate for the event.
Medal of Honor Recipient Speaks at VMI
Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient, retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, will appear for a moderated interview at Virginia Military Institute, Monday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. in Cameron Hall.
VMI Hosts 9th Annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion Event
Virginia Military Institute hosted the 9th annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup (VCC) Competition, a state-wide collegiate cyber security competition, February 20 and 21.