Virginia Military Institute

"I am grateful that I chose a different path that pushed me beyond my comfort zone." Arriving in Lexington on an NCAA Division I soccer scholarship and with an eye toward military service, Woongchan Oh ’25 quickly embraced VMI's demanding environment, which he credits as helping…

The Next Step: Josh Kiggans ’25 Josh Kiggans ’25, a psychology major, originally planned to join the military but rediscovered a passion for helping people abroad. After studying in Spain through a VMI program, he was inspired to return and applied to the North American…

That’s a wrap on STP! 👋 We’re proud of the hard work and dedication shown over the past few weeks. Enjoy your break, we’ll see you back soon for Matriculation Day on August 16. #STP #RahVaMil #CountdownToMatriculation

There’s still time to join our Countdown to Matriculation giveaway for incoming VMI families! 🎉 🎁 Three winners will receive a VMI hat, lanyard, and coffee mug—hand-delivered on Matriculation Day! To enter: 📹 Submit a short video with encouraging words for your rat and the…

News from Post: COW Program Returns to VMI for 39th Year The College Orientation Workshop (COW) returned to VMI for its 39th summer, empowering promising, at-risk high school males through rigorous academics, physical fitness, and transformative mentorship. 💡 Discover how…

VMI cadets Aurora Abramov ’27, Smita Lokeshwaran ’27, and Ethan Tyree ’26 share advice for incoming rats: 🏃‍♂️ Build your endurance 💪 Stay mentally tough 🤝 Lean on your brother rats “If you can make it to breakfast, you can make it to dinner.” #VMI #RatLine #CadetLife

☀️ Still in summer mode? Don’t forget: 📅 First Day of Class is Aug. 26! Check out the full academic calendar here: ➡️ vmi.edu/about/critical… #VMI

📚 VMI welcomes Barnes & Noble as the new bookstore manager in Lejeune Hall! 🛒 Online shop launches Aug. 5 📍 Open during Matriculation—hours coming soon 📆 Summer: Mon–Fri, 9–3 📆 Regular (Aug. 18): Mon–Fri, 8–4 | Sat, 10–3 #VMI #VMIBookstore #BarnesAndNoble

We’re officially counting down one month until Matriculation Day with a special giveaway just for incoming VMI families. Three winners will receive a VMI hat, lanyard, and coffee mug—delivered in person when you drop your rat off! Details here: vmi.app.box.com/f/3576955cf06f… 🗓️…

🎭 Make it a theater weekend! Summer Showcase 2025 by VMI Community Theatre is live July 18–20 🎉 Details at vmi.edu/calendar/ #VMITheatre #VMIEvents #LexingtonVA #SummerShowcase2025

Study Abroad in Focus: Cadets in Math Summer Study Abroad tour the Leaning Tower of Pisa while studying in Tuscany with Col. Troy Siemers. 🇮🇹 They’re learning math, and life lessons, abroad. #VMIMath #VMIStudyAbroad #GlobalClassroom

📍 STP Week One Summer Transition Program participants are already rising to the challenge with early PT, academics, and team-building at VMI. #VMISTP #StartYourJourney

Au revoir, Paris 🇫🇷 Cadets wrapped up their 30-day stay in Paris as most college students usually finish an academic term—taking tests and writing papers. At a farewell dinner the group talked about the experiences over the program and made plans to improve next year's…

News from Post: Cadets Navigate Leadership on the High Seas ⚓️ VMI cadets took to the seas this summer through the U.S. Naval Academy’s Command and Seamanship Training Squadron (CSTS). Over the course of a month, they learned navigation, teamwork, and leadership aboard Navy 44…

📅 STP check-in day is here! STP gives incoming rats a head start on academics, physical training, and cadet life while adjusting to life at the Institute. Our staff and cadet leadership are ready to support families and students throughout the day. This is the first step in…

Cadet update from France 🇫🇷 Castles, pirates, and crêpes? Cadets traded Paris for Normandy and Brittany and made history come alive 🇫🇷 📸 LTC Ingersoll at Bayeux and Omaha Beach #VMIAbroad #CadetLife

Happy Independence Day from the Virginia Military Institute! 🇺🇸 From 1842 to 1883, VMI held graduation on July 4. For over 40 years, the nation's birthday was the day VMI commissioned its newest citizen-soldiers. That tradition endured during times of war. In July 1944, cadets…

The Next Step: Jeremiah Wilks ’25 Jeremiah Wilks ’25, an international studies major from VMI, originally planned to attend law school but was inspired during his time at the Institute to commission into the U.S. Army as an infantry officer. He chose this path to gain early…