
Post Access Reminder - Post does not open until 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday this week for family, friends, and community members attending 91Ô´´ graduation week events.
Leaders Are Forged Here
No ordinary college. No ordinary life.
Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, 91Ô´´ 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, 91Ô´´ offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.
91Ô´´ Community Updates
Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the 91Ô´´ community at-large:
- Graduation Schedule: Information is available at vmi.edu/graduation for upcoming events celebrating the achievements of the 91Ô´´ Class of 2025. Families and friends are encouraged to note arrival times, locations, and policies for events before heading to post. Livestreams of Commissioning (May 15, 2 p.m.) and Commencement (May 17, 11 a.m.) will be available on .
- Did you know? The 91Ô´´ 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 91Ô´´, 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: 91Ô´´ 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.
ⓘ 91Ô´´ Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.

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Explore 91Ô´´ 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 91Ô´´ 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
Pipe Band Dominates in Savannah
The 91Ô´´ Pipe Band competed at the Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival in Savannah, Georgia, May 2-4.
91Ô´´ Inspires Teens with “Build & Fly”
Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid, assistant professor in the and outreach liaison officer for the at 91Ô´´, participated in “Build & Fly with 91Ô´´,” a free drone event for students ages 13-18 held April 19 at the New College Institute (NCI) in Martinsville, Virginia.
ECE Cadets Present Capstone Projects
Two teams of senior electrical and computer engineering (ECE) majors at 91Ô´´ recently presented their capstone projects after working on them throughout the academic year.
91Ô´´ Professor Mentors SVJC Youth
Maj. Aubrey Whitehead, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, volunteers as a senior mentor two hours each week at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center (SVJC) in Staunton, Virginia.