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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.
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:
- CPTF Access Update: Virginia Military Institute is opening the Corps Physical Training Facility (CPTF) upper track to the community during the summer. From 9 to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, the public may enter the facility through the upper door at the walking bridge over Route 11. The South Institute Hill parking area, where the steps to the walking bridge are located, is accessible at the traffic light at the Diamond Street intersection. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The facility will be closed when VMI offices are closed, including June 19, 20, and July 4. Additional updates on holiday closures or events will be posted on the entrance door throughout the summer. Community hours will be reassessed in August, as cadets return to post.
- Matriculation 2025: VMI has updated information for matriculants headed to Lexington this August to start their leadership journeys. Appointed students and their families are encouraged to review the information available at vmi.edu/matriculation as well as communications sent via email to ensure a smooth first day on post. The 2025-2026 VMI New Cadet Handbook is also now available.
- The Superintendent Search Committee, an ad-hoc committee of the VMI Board of Visitors, will hold a meeting on Thursday, June, 12, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. VMI business will be discussed by three or more members of the VMI Board of Visitors. A public notice and meeting agenda are available and a livestream will be linked on the BOV upcoming meetings page.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Reminder: June 18 Deadlines for Appointed Students
For those looking to get a head start on life at VMI by attending the Summer Transition Program (STP), registration closes and payment is due by 12 p.m. June 18th. Math placement test scores are also due the same day and time. Check your email for your registration link from the Office of Admissions.
News from Post
A Final Message from Maj. Gen. Wins '85
VMI's outgoing superintendent reflects on his time at VMI and his hopes for the future of the Institute.
Bulger-Barnett Initiated into Prestigious Order
Col. Kathleen Bulger-Barnett, professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, was recently initiated into the Order of José Martí, one of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society’s highest honors.
CD&D Program Maintains Spring Debate Activities
VMI’s College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) program, co-sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) and the Building BRIDGES service club, had a full and varied spring semester, covering topics ranging from societal issues to those internal to VMI.
Bookstore Announcement
Virginia Military Institute is pleased to announce that, beginning July 14, Barnes & Noble College will assume management of all course materials, as well as the retail and online operations of the VMI Bookstore.