VMI provides undergraduate baccalaureate degrees in 14 majors. VMI's rigorous education includes a broad, four-year core curriculum with undergraduate programs in engineering, science, liberal arts, and social sciences within a physically challenging and constantly demanding environment. Please find more detailed information below on our programs to connect with cadets and our standards of ethics in the recruitment process. Contact Career Services with questions.

See what employers are saying about recruiting cadets at VMI:

“They have the time management skills, they are dependable, they are trustworthy.” —Will Luxhoj ’15,CBG Building Company

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The VMI Office of Career Services connects industry partners with talented, career-ready cadets seeking internships and full-time entry level jobs. We work to build lasting relationships that meet your recruiting needs and develop industry leaders.

VMI’s employer relations program offers flexible options—whether you’d like to host information sessions, conduct on-campus interviews, or create a customized recruiting schedule tailored to your organization’s goals.

Employers can access additional recruitment opportunities through increased engagement with the VMI Office of Career Services, cadets and alumni. Read more about VMI Employer Engagement Opportunities here.

Interested in scheduling to host a recruiting table on Post, reserve a room for on-Post interviews, host an information session in our Office of Career Services, or connect with cadet organizations? You can schedule these events by reaching out to Maj. Natalie Slone at slonenb@vmi.edu or 540-464-7734.

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Handshake

All VMI cadets have a Handshake account from their first semester through one year post-graduation. Employers are strongly encouraged to share relevant job and internship postings through Handshake for increased visibility and engagement with our students.

 

Internships

Summer internships are a great option for Cadets seeking professional experience. Internships come in variety of forms such as fully remote/hybrid/full in-person, 4 week / 8 week / 10 week durations, hourly/stipend pay, with/without housing options. Our hope is that alumni and a wide variety of employers will offer gratifying and educational opportunities for VMI Cadets. We are now posting internship opportunities on Handshake.

Employers can also share about internship opportunities at Career & Internship Fairs, through our social media channels, and through tabling with our Workforce Wednesday series. We event offer on-site interviews in our On-Campus (On-Post) spaces. Reach out to MAJ Natalie Slone at slonenb@vmi.edu for more details regarding internship recruitment.

VMI Employer Internship Guide

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Recruiting and Interviewing on Campus (Post)

Employers are invited to recruit for full-time positions and internships on Post throughout the academic year:

• Fall semester - October through mid-November
• Spring semester - February through April

VMI currently hosts two Career & Internship Fairs each academic year; one during the fall semester and one in the spring semester. 

The next Career & Internship Fair will be held on February 11, 2026 in Marshall Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is now open through November 22^nd on Handshake. Employer Registration Link.

Principles for Employment Professionals

Employers are encouraged to follow the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Practice in all recruiting activities with Virginia Military Institute.