Early Decision: November 15  
Regular Decision: February 1 

New cadets, whether first-time freshman or transfer students, are enrolled only at the beginning of each new session in August. Application for early decision may be made from September 1 until November 15, and application for regular decision may be made from September 1 until February 1. 

There is an application fee of $40. Please include a check payable to VMI with your completed application and forms.  

This is a non-refundable fee. 

Standardized test scores (SAT I and/or ACT) must be reported directly from the testing agency if not included on the high school transcript.

Applicants meeting the November 15 deadline for early decision will be notified no later than December 15. Beginning January 1, on a rolling basis, decisions will be made on all applications for regular decision and those applicants deferred from early acceptance. 

A waiting list may be necessary.

Accepted applicants will be sent "conditional" appointments which are tentative pending establishment of a reservation. A reservation requires submission of satisfactory medical and dental reports, a signed acceptance of the appointment, and payment of a $300 advance deposit. 

The advance deposit is deducted from the total charges for the first year of enrollment. It is refundable if requested in writing before May 1, or if the applicant is found physically disqualified.