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Weather Update, Sept. 23, 2023 - Due to inclement weather, there will be no tailgating on the parade ground today, and the parade has been canceled. More
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The Virginia Military Institute believes that the measure of a college lies in the quality and performance of its graduates and their contributions to society. Established in 1839, VMI has shaped leaders and individuals whose daily lives reflect the integrity, fairness, and appreciation for the value of work that is instilled here.
Since 1839, VMI has shaped leaders and individuals whose daily lives reflect the integrity, fairness, and appreciation for the value of work that is instilled here.
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! Family Weekend 2023 is currently scheduled for Oct. 20-22. More information and daily schedules are now available.
- VMI has retained its high placing among the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2024 Best Colleges Rankings released Sept. 18 by U.S. News and World Report. The Institute ranks #4 in Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges and #63 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie). Additionally, VMI was ranked #30 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie) at schools where a doctorate is not offered.
- The Institute strives to offer the best available aid package for each applicant and each cadet. Learn more about grants, scholarships and loans available. You can also connect with the Institute by completing the inquiry form from the Office of Admissions.
- The latest Institute Report is now available. Stories include Cadre Week, Matriculation, and new additions to Chaplain's Office.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Bridging boundaries for a safer world.
32 cadets participated in a learning experience that covered borders, politics, and ideologies. The Department of International Studies and Political Science, in close partnership with NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, hosted a Model NATO Simulation on post. ACT conceived the true-to-life scenario for the cadets to discuss, and will take the same scenario to other colleges and universities around the world. Learn more in a recent news article.
News from Post
Apple Day Returns to the Jackson House Museum
Festivities include cider pressing, period music and dancing, storytelling, games, and crafts for children of all ages. All demonstrations and activities are free.
VMI Again Ranked Highly by U.S. News and World Report
VMI retained its high placing among the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2024 Best Colleges Rankings released Sept. 18 by U.S. News and World Report.
Art Expert to Speak on Michelangelo at VMI
Dr. Anne E. Proctor, associate dean for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Education at Roger Williams University (RWU) in Bristol, Rhode Island, will present “Dearly Beloved? Michelangelo’s Funeral and the First Arts Academy in Europe,” at VMI Thurs., Sept. 28 at 7:45 p.m.
VMI Welcomes New Emergency Manager
Retired Army National Guard Col. Paul Kastner has joined Virginia Military Institute as the new Director of Emergency Management. Kastner has nearly 40 years of experience working in both the military and private sector, most recently served as the chief of emergency response at the Pentagon.