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Today is VMI’s Day of Giving!
Your gift supports cadets and the VMI mission. It's one day for the Corps of Cadets. Make a difference today!
See Progress and Give NowRanked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, Virginia Military Institute 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, Virginia Military Institute offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
VMI Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the VMI community at-large:
- Alarm & Siren Notice: VMI, along with local emergency services, will be testing associated alarms with security barrier emergency access measures around post the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 11. Emergency vehicle sirens may be heard in the community near post.
- Updated Cadet Mail Instructions: As of December 1, 2025, a new format will be in place for addressing mail to VMI cadets to ensure proper handling by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as packages are routed to VMI. Find full instructions and proper formatting on the Contacting Cadets page.
- Get to know VMI: Admissions Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at the Institute. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Learn more and secure a spot today for the remaining fall opportunity: Nov. 14-15.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Are you applying to VMI as a recipient of a three or four-year ROTC national scholarship? If so, explore how the Institute can help ease the cost of your education at No Ordinary College through the Call to Duty Scholarship, now accepting applications. VMI also offers a number of merit-based scholarships to top academic talent. Explore the Institute Scholar and Peay Merit Scholarship opportunities for more details and requirements.
ⓘ VMI Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.
Support Academic Excellence
For this year’s day of giving, a new challenge has been implemented that’s all about supporting VMI’s incredible academic departments.
You can now show your support to the department of your choice through the Major Participation Challenge. The academic department with the most votes wins $25,000 in additional funding! To vote, simply make a gift to any fund and choose your major or department of choice from the Major for Academic Challenge dropdown menu.
News from Post
TAPS – Col. Patrick “Pat” Mayerchak
The Superintendent regrets to inform the VMI community of the death of Col. Patrick “Pat” Mayerchak, professor emeritus, who passed away on Dec. 28, 2022, at the age of 79.
VMI Welcomes NFL’s Shaquem Griffin
VMI welcomes guest speaker Shaquem Griffin on Feb. 1 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall. Griffin, who played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks as a linebacker, has only one hand. The event is free and open to the public as part of the CLE’s Courageous Leadership speaker series.
All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team Announced: Two from VMI Recognized
Col. Tom Timmes ’92, professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Institute and Corps Sgt. Maj. Tom Sowers, were recognized recently by Jim Schaus, Southern Conference league commissioner for being named members of the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team for AY22-23.
Jackson House Museum Seeks Volunteers
The Jackson House Museum seeks volunteers to assist in the museum gift shop. Volunteering at the local historic site provides unique opportunities to interact with visitors from across the country, promote local history, and gain experience working in a museum as well as in retail.