Summer Programs

Summer Session
VMI Summer Session is available to facilitate a cadet's progression toward degree completion by offering courses for academic credit during the summer, consistent with the academic program. Non-VMI students are also eligible to take courses during VMI's summer session.

Undergraduate Research
The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) provides a structured program and financial support for research projects conducted during the summer at VMI. Cadets engage in in-depth research with their faculty mentor while receiving course credit.

Summer Transition
The VMI Summer Transition Program (STP) is designed to improve the academic and physical fitness of incoming cadets prior to matriculation. All individuals who have committed to matriculate at VMI in August are invited to the STP.

STARTALK
The Arabic STARTALK Program at VMI is open to all high school juniors, seniors and college students (incoming VMI rat class not permitted). Successful students will be able to demonstrate level appropriate (ACTFL) proficiency.