Academics at Virginia Military Institute
VMI is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 3 public Liberal Arts College in the nation.
Mission
The VMI Academic Program educates cadets in a rigorous academic environment that encourages life-long learning and develops citizens of character who anticipate, respond, and lead in a complex and changing world.
Vision
The VMI Academic Program includes:
- Curriculum
VMI offers cadets a challenging four-year core curriculum and fourteen nationally recognized majors in engineering, sciences, and the humanities with an array of enrichment opportunities provided through the Institute Honors Program, undergraduate research, foreign study, internships, and the Institute Writing Program.
- Cadets
VMI recruits, develops, and graduates cadets of exceptional talent, intellectual curiosity, and character, who possess a commitment to service and respect for others.
- Faculty
The VMI faculty, 96% of whom hold Ph.D.s, are renowned for its teaching excellence, mentorship of students, scholarly engagement, commitment to service, and encouragement of undergraduate research. Small class sizes enable faculty to interact closely with cadets both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Environment
The VMI environment includes state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, technologies, and instructional materials, first-class programs of academic support, and an organizational climate characterized by collegiality, cooperation, and respect.
Honor System
The hallmark of a VMI education is the Honor System. It states that a cadet will not lie cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do. The Honor System is operated and enforced by cadets.
Academic Funding
VMI is firmly committed to an academic renaissance that aims to establish the Institute as a premier small college with an international reputation for academic excellence. Financial support to the Academics program is possible through The Jackson-Hope Fund and the Academic Gift Book program. If you would like to make a financial contribution to support VMI’s educational purpose and mission, please visit the VMI Alumni Agencies.
