VMI’s strength is in its diversity of experiences, thought, abilities, and backgrounds.

To support the concept of One Corps, One VMI, the Office of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion strives to ensure that every member of the VMI community, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or nationality, feels a part of the VMI legacy.

From cadet, to faculty member, to staff, to superintendent, all are connected in the common mission: to produce educated, honorable men and women, prepared for the varied work of civil life, imbued with love of learning, confident in the functions and attitudes of leadership, possessing a high sense of public service, advocates of the American Democracy and free enterprise system, and ready as citizen-soldiers to defend their country in time of national peril. 

Inclusive Excellence

Through the Inclusive Excellence framework, we prepare cadets for the cultural realities of a modern world, honoring all aspects of diversity, creating inclusive academic and workplace environments, fostering deeper connections between the Honor Code, leadership concepts, character, and personal development.

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Voices from VMI

Members of the VMI community, past and present, share their thoughts on VMI, diversity, inclusive excellence and more.

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