Connecting with Lexington, the commonwealth, and the world.
The success of cadets, and of the Institute itself, is directly tied to work done in the VMI community with supporters both near and far. From parents and families, to alumni, to employers who see the value of hiring VMI graduates, many individuals connect regularly to support the VMI experience.
VMI also invites members of the community to take advantage of a number of opportunities to interact directly with cadets, faculty, and staff throughout the year. Visitors can attend events, research at Preston Library, explore our museums, or learn and network at a conference.
Family & Friends
The VMI Journey
Support of family and friends is key to the success of cadets as they embark on a college journey
unlike any other. Faculty and staff at the Institute are here to answer questions ranging from
academic programs, to ROTC requirements and scholarship opportunities, to the post (campus)
experience of cadet life.
Admissions Experts
Speak with those who know the Institute best! The Admissions team at VMI is always ready to
answer questions about applying to and affording VMI, how to prepare during high school and
the summer before Matriculation, and how choosing VMI sets graduates up for a life of
leadership, honor, and success.
Experienced Support
The Parents Council provides a forum for the interchange of ideas and information between
parents, cadets, and Institute officials. Families of newly appointed students are encouraged to
reach out to this group for support and information. A social is held the evening before
Matriculation to meet face-to-face and connect with those on the same path.
Explore More
The Institute is active on a number of social media channels. Learn about the day-to-day lives of cadets, special events, faculty research, and more.
Find more department and office accounts in the Social Media Directory.
Visitors to Post
A Day Out at VMI
Athletes in Action
Connect at Conferences
Lifelong Learning
Preston Library
The library provides materials and services of the highest quality. Dedicated staff members support faculty and undergraduate research, provide access to and promote the use of Institute historical materials, and offer library services to the community at large. The collections include over 300,000 volumes of materials, over 5000 non-print items, and more than 300 scientific, literary, and general interest print periodicals.
VMI Museum System
The Institute owns and operates three museums related closely to Institute and Virginia history. On post, the VMI Museum tells the story of the school as recorded in the 15,000 artifact collection. Down the road, the Jackson House Museum educates the public by interpreting the life, character, and times of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The Virginia Museum of the Civil War provides opportunities to reflect upon the Battle of New Market which raged just outside on May 15, 1864.
VMI Archives
The Virginia Military Institute Archives contain a wealth of primary source research collections of interest to scholars, alumni, and the general public. Our growing digital archives allow for easy online access to many of our most popular holdings.
Alumni & Donors
VMI Alumni Association
“The VMI Family.” It is a term often encountered when dealing with Virginia Military Institute. It is an expression that embraces not only the Institute’s cadets and alumni, but also those who admire and support VMI and its historic mission – its parents, friends, faculty, and staff.
The Keydet Club
The steadfast and generous support of the Keydet Club’s donors enables VMI to attract, develop, and retain the best young people who accept the challenges of being a VMI cadet-athlete and compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
The VMI Foundation
The VMI Foundation’s mission is simple: raise, steward, and invest the funds entrusted to it for the sole purpose of advancing Virginia Military Institute. With this private money, the VMI Foundation supports constant improvement of academic and co-curricular programs.