The VMI Experience

The Virginia Military Institute believes that the measure of a college lies in the quality and performance of its graduates and their contributions to society. VMI provides many opportunities for cadets to prepare for their roles in American society. These opportunities occur within the unique and challenging VMI system of academic preparation, military discipline and physical fitness.

Cadet life at VMI is defined by the time that cadets spend in class during the academic day, times when cadets meet military and athletic obligations, and times when they may choose to participate in developmental activities like career or personal counseling, academic advising and improvement of learning skills, clubs and organizations, volunteer work and others.