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Attention parents and cadets - Tuition for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Dec. 15, 2024.
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ROTC at VMI: Answer the Call
Recipients of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship, explore an opportunity to have the Institute help fund your journey toward military leadership.
Call to Duty ScholarshipsRanked 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:
- REMINDER: Tuition for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-2026 is now live. Explore the Office of Financial Aid site to find information on how the FAFSA is used to determine need, how to apply for financial aid, and additional funding opportunities.
- VMI's NCAA cadet-athletes will continue to 'Compete to Win' over winter furlough. A full schedule of athletic events is available on vmikeydets.com. We encourage fans to support our Keydets home and away over the break.
- Virginia Military Institute has a proud history of producing educated and honorable leaders, individuals ready to face challenges head on and succeed thanks to our unique system of education within a military setting. Ready to learn more? Prospective cadets are encouraged to attend an on-post open house offered by the Office of Admissions. Already convinced? Applications are open for Fall 2025 enrollment.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Commissioning & Commencement
VMI invites family and friends to celebrate the Institute's December graduates as they complete their cadetships and embark on the next phase of their leadership journeys.
The Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony will take place Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Hall. All persons attending should be seated 15 minutes before the start. Commencement will be held Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m., also in Memorial Hall, and will be livestreamed on the VMI website and VMI YouTube channel..
News from Post
Cadets Earn German Badge
Seventy cadets from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine ROTC programs competed in a series of challenging tasks attempting to earn a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB).
VMI Math Professor Surpasses Milestone
Col. Dimplekumar Chalishajar, professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics recently celebrated his 121st peer reviewed research publication, surpassing his achievement of 100, just twelve months ago.
Career Services Offers Professional Clothes Closet
Beginning in April, the Office of Career Services (CS) will offer a professional closet for cadets needing clothes for job interviews, networking events, and other career-related events. Cadets will be able to borrow a complete ensemble free of charge each semester.
VMI Holds Commissioning and Commencement
VMI will host its ROTC Joint Commissioning Ceremony on Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. and Commencement on Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall. Speakers include Col. Joe Hansen, a decorated Army veteran, and Maj. Gen. James 'Pat' Work of the 82nd Airborne Division. Both events are open to the public.