Contacting Cadets

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The mail room has a customer service window for cadets Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Please use the address information below to make sure your letter(s) and/or package(s) gets to VMI:

NEW FORMAT: As of December 1, 2025, a new format is in place as noted below. This new format MUST be used to ensure proper handling by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as packages are routed to VMI. The same address format will be required for shipping regardless of carrier: USPS, UPS, FedEX, and more.

Cadet (followed by name)
510 Burma Road #VMI Box Number (see note below)
Virginia Military Institute
PO Box 1839
Lexington, VA 24450-1839

Double check formatting for all required changes:

Ensure the VMI BOX # and address are correct. Do not include “8- -” prefixes.
Virginia Military Institute is now a required part of the address.
PO Box 1839 is now a required part of the address.
-1839 is now a required part of the zip code.

Please do not address cadet packages to any academic or athletic buildings – they will not be delivered and will be returned by the Lexington Post Office.

Tips & Reminders:

Use the same address as defined above for all mail and packages regardless of carrier.
Do not send cash.
Do not send perishable items.
Cadets receive an email when a package arrives.
Cadets may only sign/pick-up their own packages.