The education that VMI offers produces citizen-soldiers who are prepared for civilian or military leadership, as well as advanced degree work, depending on their professional paths and academic goals.
Founded in 1839, VMI is steeped in tradition. Those seeking a unique, challenging and rewarding college experience like no other should look no further.
Each program at the Institute, from engineering and the humanities, to science and business, is designed to challenge cadets academically while creating ingrained values of integrity, devotion to duty, self-discipline, and self-reliance. Every member of the Corps lives and works in unity with fellow cadets, instilling the respect for the rights of others and leading to a strong bond of loyalty. Award-winning professors provide rigorous instruction with many hands-on and outside of the classroom experiences to expand critical thinking skills and problem solving useful in all aspects of life after graduation.
Become part of a legacy. Notable VMI alumni include a Nobel Prize inner, eleven Rhodes Scholars, seven Medal of Honor recipients, a Pulitzer Prize winner, college presidents, generals, flag officers, and more.
Benefits of No Ordinary College
Degree Spotlight
Department: Chemistry
Degree: Chemistry B.S., Pre-Med Track
This degree is approved by the American Chemical Society and cadets fulfilling the requirements for a B.S. are certified as having met the standards of professional training by the society.
Courses include:
- Organic Chemistry
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Structural Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
“I absolutely believe VMI gives me a competitive edge on my resume. The Institute has a reputation for helping create strong academic habits that will help cadets even after their time at VMI is over, and that is something that is taken into consideration when applying to schools after VMI.”
—Christian Walker ’25
International studies major, EMT, current law school student
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