Courses dropped on or before the second day of class, or courses cancelled by the Institute, are eligible for a full tuition refund. Students enrolled in a cancelled course who do not wish to add another course are not required to take further action; the Cadet Accounting Office will credit the account or issue a refund.

Courses dropped after the add/drop deadline are considered a withdrawal, and a grade of W or WF will appear on the student’s academic record. Tuition refunds, if applicable, are issued in accordance with the Summer Session Refund Schedule (see the Refund Policy section for specific dates and percentages).

Students may withdraw from a course after the course mid-point and through the published withdrawal deadline. If a student withdraws prior to the 16^th class day, the instructor will assign a grade of W. If a student withdraws on or after the 16^th class day, the instructor will assign a grade of W or WF, based on the student’s academic standing at that time. Withdrawals are not permitted after the 19^th class day.

Students who have paid for room and board or registered a vehicle and wish to withdraw from the Summer Session, or students who wish to add, drop, or withdraw from a course after the registration and payment deadline, should contact the Summer Session Office and the Registrar’s Office.

Summer Session tuition is partially refundable only upon official notice of withdrawal submitted to the Director of the VMI Summer Session.

• Full tuition refund is available through the end of the add/drop period.
• After the add/drop period and through the 6^th class day, 25% of tuition will be refunded.
• No tuition refund will be issued on or after May 28, 2026 for Summer Session I and July 1, 2026 for Summer Session II.

Meal plan charges are refunded on a pro-rata basis. Parking fees are refundable only is registration is cancelled prior to the beginning of classes.

Exceptions to the refund policy are granted only in extraordinary circumstances. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the VMI Comptroller and received no later than 60 days after withdrawal from the course or Summer Session. Request will be reviewed by the Tuition Appeals Committee.

Students enrolled in the Summer Session are required to pursue their studies within VMI regulations. Willful disruption of the educational process, destruction of property, interference with the orderly process of the Institute, or interference with the rights or privileges of others will not be tolerated. Students enrolled in the Summer Session assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the regulations of VMI--their actions directly reflect on VMI and they should conduct themselves as responsible adults.

For improper student conduct, (i.e., conduct which discredits or injures the reputation of the Institute in any way), officials of the Institute may impose penalties. Penalties may include admonition, oral and written reprimand, probation, restitution, monetary fines, rescission of privileges, forfeiture of fees, dismissal from the Summer Session term, dismissal from the Summer Session as a whole, or other corrective action deemed appropriate by the Commandant or the Director of the Summer Session. In the case of cadets or students who have received appointments to VMI, serious misconduct during the summer session could result in punishment that carries over to the subsequent fall semester in the form of Blue Book penalties. Penalties for the severest forms of misconduct may include suspension or dismissal from the Institute.

The Honor Code is the heart of the VMI system. Honor, like many idealistic concepts, defies exact definition. The honor system at VMI is not so much a set of rules—although rules are published and distributed to every cadet—as it is a way of living. Lying, cheating, and stealing are considered violations of the Honor Code. Any work submitted by a student is considered to be the student's own work and that he or she has received no unauthorized help.

During the regular session the Honor Code is enforced and guarded by the Corps. Alleged violations are prosecuted by the Honor Court and heard by a jury of cadets selected at random from the Corps. During the Summer Session, alleged violations will be heard by a Board of Inquiry made up of Summer Session students, faculty, and administrative personnel. Findings are reported to the Superintendent.

During the Summer Session, only students participating in the meal plans are permitted to eat in the Mess Hall. Eating or drinking food provided for the plan without prior payment is a violation of the Honor Code. Participants are permitted to eat all that they want in the dining facility during the scheduled mealtime. Taking large amounts of food or drink from the dining facility to consume later in the day is not permitted as doing so would be equivalent to getting two meals for the price of one and would not be in the spirit of the Honor Code. Those participating in the meal plan will be allowed to leave the dining facility with no more than 16 ounces of drink, one piece of fruit, and an ice cream cone. Residing anywhere on Post, other than as guests in the residence of staff and faculty, is also considered a violation of the Honor Code.

All students enrolled in the VMI Summer Session will abide by the Honor Code. Students found guilty of lying, cheating, or stealing will be dismissed. Students are honor-bound to report to the Director of the Summer Session any violation or any suspicion of a violation of the Honor Code. Failure to report suspected violations, under the VMI Honor Code, is also an honor violation.

Although relaxed grooming standards are authorized during the Summer Session, a neat personal appearance will be required of all Summer Session students.

Summer Session I students are required to maintain a neat personal appearance. Appropriate dress for men consists of jeans or slacks, dress shorts, and shirts with sleeves designed for outer garment wear. Appropriate dress for women consists of jeans or slacks, skirts, dresses, dress shorts, and blouses. Garments may not be excessively frayed or perforated. Both men and women are expected to wear either shoes or sandals. Students may not wear caps, tank tops, abbreviated tops, and cutoffs. Athletic apparel (i.e., gym shorts, gym shirt, tennis shoes, and sweat suits) must be well maintained and clean. Athletic apparel should not be worn in Academic Buildings, Administrative Buildings, Dining Hall, etc. after practice or physical training (clothing soiled and/or unclean). Wearing all types of body piercings, other than earrings by females, is unauthorized. Students are also prohibited from using tobacco products or consuming food in classrooms. Beverages may be consumed in the classroom as long as the container has a lid. Male students may wear well-groomed beard/mustache not to exceed 2 inches in length.

Summer Session II students are required to maintain a neat personal appearance. Appropriate dress for men consists of jeans or slacks, dress shorts, and shirts with sleeves designed for outer garment wear. Appropriate dress for women consists of jeans or slacks, skirts, dresses, dress shorts, and blouses. Garments may not be excessively frayed or perforated. Both men and women are expected to wear either shoes or sandals. Students may not wear caps, tank tops, abbreviated tops, and cutoffs. Athletic apparel (i.e., gym shorts, gym shirt, tennis shoes, and sweat suits) must be well maintained and clean. Athletic apparel should not be worn in Academic Buildings, Administrative Buildings, Dining Hall, etc. after practice or physical training (clothing soiled and/or unclean). Wearing all types of body piercings, other than earrings by females, is unauthorized. Students are also prohibited from using tobacco products or consuming food in classrooms. Beverages may be consumed in the classroom as long as the container has a lid. Male students must be clean shaven.

These standards apply to students from other colleges as well as to VMI cadets. Corrections will be made if necessary and probation or dismissal may result for continued violation of the dress standards.

To secure a room in barracks you must complete room and meal registration in Post View or through the non-cadet online application.  Summer rooms will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

All summer session students residing in barracks are required to register/pay for a room and meal plan before arriving for each session. 

Students have the option of living in barracks or in Lexington and the surrounding area during the Summer Session.

• NOTE: Per VMI policy, high school students are not permitted to reside in barracks.

There are no provisions for storing personal items in the barracks after graduation for those returning for Summer Session.

At the end of each session, you must clear the Barracks in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Commandant's Office.

If you would like to stay in Barracks for the long weekend between sessions you will need to coordinate your stay with the Commandant's Office and the Cadet Accounting Office. You will be assessed an additional fee as the room charge only covers the 5-week session.Coordination with both offices and payment must take place prior to the weekend (between sessions).

Move-in information

• Summer Session I Students, who have registered and paid for a room in Barracks, may move-in between 1-7 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026.  Please report (check-in) with the point of contact stationed outside Barracks.
• Summer Session II Students, who have registered and paid for a room in Barracks, may move-in between 1-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026.  Please report (check-in) with the point of contact stationed outside Barracks.
• If for an extenuating circumstance — you will be moving in later — please notify VMI in advance<

A student enrolled in the VMI Summer Session may keep or park a motor vehicle/motorcycle on post only if the vehicle is properly registered with the VMI Police. Vehicles/motorcycles must be parked in designated areas only (for more information on parking regulations, please consult the “Appendix” in the VMI Summer Session Catalog).

Failure to properly register a motor vehicle/motorcycle and parking in designated permit parking areas without a permit shall result in the student losing the privilege of parking the motor vehicle on Post. Improper parking will result in fines or the motor vehicle being towed to a privately owned storage facility off Post. The owner of the towed vehicle shall be responsible for paying all towing fees and/or storage fees charged by the towing company. The location of towed vehicles can be ascertained by calling the VMI Police (540-464-7017).

Student Permit Parking Locations. Cadet/Student permit parking is located in the perimeter of Marshall parking lot (as designated by cadet parking signs) and the North Post parking lot beside the North Post Drill Fields - only. A registered and paid for parking permit is required. Additional parking is located at Lackey Farm or Clarkson-McKenna lot.

HOW TO OBTAIN A PARKING PERMIT

• Current Cadets: To obtain a parking permit please register your vehicle directly through Post View under the Summer Session tab.  Once you have submitted payment for your summer tuition and fees, including the parking permit via Post View, the permit will be sent to your VMI Post Office Box for pick up.
• Cadets Not Currently Enrolled at VMI & Students From Other Colleges: To obtain a parking permit please indicate on your Non-VMI Cadet Summer Session Application that you will be bringing a vehicle and include the requested details. Submit your payment for summer session tuition and fees, including the parking permit, via Post View. You will pick up your parking permit at the VMI Police Department. 
• STP Students: To obtain a parking permit please indicate that you will be bringing a vehicle on your STP application and include the requested details.  Submit your STP tuition and fees, including the parking permit, via Post View. You will receive your parking permit at STP check-in.