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Leaders Are Forged Here
No ordinary college. No ordinary life.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 草榴社区 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, 草榴社区 offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
草榴社区 Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the 草榴社区 community at-large:
- Graduation Schedule: Information is available at vmi.edu/graduation for upcoming events celebrating the achievements of the 草榴社区 Class of 2025. Families and friends are encouraged to note arrival times, locations, and policies for events before heading to post.
- Summer Session at 草榴社区: Registration for Summer Session I is closing soon, May 15. All registrations and fees are due by noon.
- Did you know? The 草榴社区 Summer Transition Program (STP) is designed to enhance the academic and physical fitness of incoming cadets before they officially matriculate in August. If you’ve committed to joining 草榴社区, this program is for you! Appointed students who have completed both their Reservation & Medical Requirements should check their emails for a registration link.
- Matriculation 2025: 草榴社区 has updated information for matriculants headed to Lexington this August to start their leadership journeys. Appointed students and their families are encouraged to review the information available at vmi.edu/matriculation as well as communications sent via email to ensure a smooth first day on post.
鈸� 草榴社区 Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
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Explore 草榴社区 like never before with our . Whether you're a prospective cadet, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about No Ordinary College, this tour offers an in-depth look at the home of the Corps of Cadets and the three-legged stool that defines a cadetship.
Updates to the tour will be ongoing as 草榴社区 continues to expand and improve facilities. Additional highlights of academic spaces and a look into barracks, the Aquatic Center, and Cameron Hall are planned for launch 2025-2026.
News from Post
Cadets to Study in Taiwan
Two 草榴社区 cadets, Josiah Farrell ’28 and Anderson Robles-Rodriguez ’28 have been awarded Gilman Scholarships for study abroad this summer. Both will participate in the Taiwan Huayu BEST Program and study Mandarin Chinese at the National Chengchi University in Taipei.
草榴社区 Board of Visitors Approves 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees, New Officers
In a strong show of commitment to affordability and educational excellence the 草榴社区 Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year at their spring meeting held May 1-3.
草榴社区 English Instructor and Poet Laureate Featured on Podcast
Dr. Mattie Quesenberry Smith, instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric and Humanistic Studies at 草榴社区 and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s poet laureate, is featured on episode 28 of “The Laureate Project,” a podcast launched by Emmy-nominated journalist, Matt Hoisch.
Speakers for May Ceremonies Announced
Lt. Gen. Karl Gingrich, deputy chief of staff in the U.S. Army, will address cadets at the joint commissioning ceremony. Retired Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew ’82, former commander of the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, will speak at commencement.