Attention parents and cadets - Tuition for the Spring 2025 semester is due by Dec. 15, 2024.

ROTC at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û: 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 Scholarships

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û 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, Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.



Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Updates

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community at-large:

  • 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.
  • The November 2024 Institute Report is now available to read online and download. Features in this issue include recaps of the annual leadership conference, Fall FTX, strategic plan rollout, a historic bronze medal for Army ROTC cadets, and more.
  • The is now live on the Institute's official Flickr account.
  • The Institute will be ringing in the holiday season with a series of festive events for cadets, alumni, and our local community. From parades, to Carols in the Courtyard, to a look at historic traditions at our museums, Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û will be busy spreading cheer and goodwill.
  • Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û 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 offered by the Office of Admissions. Already convinced? Applications are open for Fall 2025 enrollment.

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Preparing Exceptional Leaders

Embarking upon the Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û leadership journey is a courageous undertaking for any student choosing to attend a college or university. Not only will the Institute prepare these young men and women academically, but our model of No Ordinary College will also provide training and tools for them to become leaders in any field after graduation, from military and government service, to private corporations and non-profits. Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û forges leaders who are mentally tough, academically astute, physically fit, and ready to tackle 21st century challenges with honor, resilience, and a sense of selfless service that are bedrock values of the Institute. This initiative in the 2024-2034 strategic plan Forging 21st Century Leaders will be supported by faculty, staff, and a system ready to provide meaningful opportunities for development and civil discourse.

Learn more about this initiative at vmi.edu/forgingleaders/prepare

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News from Post

Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Receives SCHEV Funds

Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has been awarded a one-year grant in the category of Capacity-Building of up to $150,000 from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Computer Software Expands Understanding in Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Chemistry: Cadets Use Grands Prix of Software for Free

When the Nobel Prize winners were announced recently in Stockholm, Sweden, a cheer went up nearly 7,000 miles away from faculty members at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û as the world recognized the importance of technology embraced by professors and cadets in classes on post.

Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Chief of Police Receives Prestigious Award

Michael Marshall, chief of police at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, was recently awarded the Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) Graduate Leadership Award, recognizing his personal commitment to expanding leadership abilities and demonstrating support and encouragement for others.

Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Class of 2026 Revels Milestone: Enter the Brotherhood of the Ring

The bracing air and tease of snow did not distinguish the blaze of excitement and exuberant mood for the Class of 2026 at Ïã¸Û6ºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Nov. 21 and 22. It was during those two days that the class celebrated Ring Figure, one of the most anticipated events for cadets.

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