Parents Council members will be available to help on Matriculation Day.

Members will wear nametags with red ribbons and will be stationed at key locations.

New Cadet Oath Ceremony

New VMI Cadets recite the New Market Oath

VMI Cadets Charge the New Market Battlefield.

Sunday, September 6, 11:00 a.m.
New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, New Market, VA.

New Cadets will take a historic tour and recite the Cadet Oath. They will charge across the battlefield exactly as the New Market cadets did on May 15, 1864.

Following the formal events, cadets will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch with their families and friends. Box lunches will be provided to all cadets, as well as for those family members who preordered them from the Parents Council at Matriculation. Those who did not preorder box lunches may purchase food in New Market or bring their own picnic lunch.

The events at New Market conclude with a parade through the town after lunch. Cadets must return to Post on the buses, but most will be able to sign out to spend time that evening with their parents in Lexington.

More information about the New Cadet Oath Ceremony and Parade, including maps and directions.

New Cadet Oath Ceremony Information

All new cadets must return to post no later than 10:00 p.m.