Clubs and Activities

Arnold Air Society is a service organization for Air Force ROTC cadets

Aviation Club offers cadets aviation related activities and helps gain experience in operating single-engine piston airplanes

Ballroom Dancing Club offers recreation, cardio health, and social interaction with other colleges

Men's Basketball Club competes against college and university club teams in the NCBBA Mid-Atlantic South conference (not NCAA)

Bass Fishing Club competes against college and university teams, and others in bass game fishing

Boxing Club competes in the Eastern Collegiate Boxing Association

Building Bridges Club connects cadets, faculty, and staff with the local community through civic engagement

Coast Guard Club offers insight into the U.S. Coast Guard, Auxiliary membership, and Auxiliary University Program

licensed chapter offers opportunities in fundraising, volunteering, and events for wetland conservation, restoration, and management

Emergency Response Team provides EMT‐B Certification for cadets who respond to VMI‐related emergencies

Equestrian Club competes at regional and recognized eventing shows, continuing VMI's equestrian tradition

Ethics and Debate Club promotes public speaking, critical thinking, and sound reasoning skills debating real world ethical dilemmas

Fire Fighting Club offers community service opportunities through the Lexington Fire Department

Fishing Club offers recreational fishing trips, and skills and knowledge to be successful anglers

Glee Club offers opportunities to sing choral music at VMI and throughout Virginia and the eastern United States

Golf Club competes against local colleges and university club teams

Ice Hockey Club competes in the Blue Ridge Hockey Association/American Collegiate Hockey Association

International Club offers cadets opportunities to share cultural perspectives, and learn about and contribute to the local community

Jiu-Jitsu Club competes against local college and university club teams, and trains in grappling, joint-locks, and chokes

Marathon Club (Running) competes in 5k, 10k, half and full marathons

VMI's men's a capella group performs at VMI and other venues

Motivation Team offers spirited members from all VMI companies opportunities to work alongside Moe the Mascot at home football games

Pistol Club competes against other club teams, and trains cadets in pistol safety and shooting

Powerlifting Club competes against local college and university club teams

Promaji Club offers opportunities for fellowship, education, and community service, and inspires leaders from diverse backgrounds

Ranger Challenge, the "varsity sport" of the Army ROTC program, challenges Army ROTC cadet teams in mental and physical toughness

Recon Company Club offers cadets knowledge and activities surrounding basic and advanced military skills

Rock Climbing Club competes against local college and university club teams, and provides equipment, training, and safety oversight

Men's Rugby Club competes in the Virginia Rugby Union

Women’s Rugby Club competes in the Virginia Rugby Union

Scuba Club provides certification training and offers affordable club dive trips

Soccer Club competes against other college and university soccer clubs

The Bomb yearbook club offers opportunities to produce an independent cadet yearbook, first published in 1885

Theater Club offers opportunities to write, direct, act in, and support plays and other theater productions, since 1970

Three Gun Club competes against local college and university club teams and others, and provides rifle, pistol, and shotgun training

Timber Framers Club provides cadets with timber frame building skills and activities

Trap and Skeet Club competes locally and nationally, and offers shotgun shooting skills training

Triathlon Club team practices three sports and competes in two collegiate triathlon races a semester against athletes from the eastern U.S.

Wrestling Club competes against local college and university club teams