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Student Types
Before beginning your application ensure you鈥檙e applying as the correct student type. This may affect which application you must complete.
First-Year Students
You will apply to VMI as a first-year student if you are a current high school student or high school graduate without college credit, or if you earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit, AP/IB credit) and you are a citizen of the United States.
*All required documents must be received before your application can be reviewed. School officials may submit documents through the VMI Application (when requested) or the .
**The personal statement is completed as part of the VMI application, whether you apply through the VMI Application or the Common App.
College Transfer Students
College transfer students听have enrolled in or completed coursework at a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school. Transfer applicants must meet VMI’s admission standards and complete all remaining degree requirements at VMI to earn a VMI diploma.听
If your only college coursework was earned through dual enrollment or another program before high school graduation, you should apply as a听first-year听student.听听
*All required documents must be received before your application can be reviewed. School officials may submit documents through the VMI Application (when requested) or the .
**The personal statement is completed as part of the VMI application.
International Students
International applicants follow the same application process and admission requirements as U.S. applicants. If you have not attended a college or university after graduating from high school, apply as a听first-year applicant. If you have completed coursework at a college or university after high school graduation, apply as a听college听transfer applicant.听
In addition to the standard application requirements, international applicants may听be required听to听submit听English听proficiency听test scores and documentation needed to obtain a student visa (F-1) and complete the enrollment process.听
Which Application Type Am I?
Have you attended听a college听or university after graduating from high school?听
No听鈫� Apply as an听International听First-Year Applicant听
Yes听鈫� Apply as an International听College听Transfer Applicant听
Test Scores
Official English proficiency exam results听are听required听if听the applicant鈥檚听first language is not English听(e.g.鈥�鈥�or鈥�)听
Important ROTC Eligibility Requirement
All VMI cadets are required by Virginia law to听participate听in an Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps ROTC program throughout their enrollment. Federal ROTC regulations require participants to have an eligible U.S. immigration status.
During the admissions process, applicants must provide documentation verifying their U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status, or documentation related to their student visa eligibility or application, as applicable. Applicants who are unable to meet federal ROTC eligibility requirements are not eligible to enroll at VMI.
- Legal References: Virginia Code 搂 23.1-2500(C); Army Regulation 145-1; AFROTCI听36-2001, Vol. 3; NSTC M-1533.2F.
Questions about ROTC eligibility or immigration documentation?
If you have questions about your eligibility to attend VMI based on your citizenship or immigration status, please contact the Admissions Office before听submitting听your application.听We’re听happy to discuss your individual circumstances and help you understand the documentation听required.听
* Required documents must be received before your application can be reviewed for an admissions decision. They may be submitted through the .
Current Member of the U.S. Armed Forces
If you are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and meet VMI’s admission requirements, your application type depends on your college experience after high school.
Have you attended听a college听or university after graduating from high school?听听
Yes听鈫� Apply as a听College听Transfer Student.听
No听鈫� Apply as a听First-Year Student.听听
Guide to Enrollment for Current Members of the Armed Forces
1. Contact your education service officer (ESO) or counselor within your military service.
2. Contact Luke Anderson听(540-464-7184) or听Pervis Binns听(540-464-7164) about the possibility of earning college credit for your military training and service and benefit-related questions.
3. Apply for Admission.
4. Complete the .
5. Visit our 听page to learn about the total cost of attendance.
6. Learn more about the 听and apply for scholarships.
7. Review available programs.
Former VMI Cadets Seeking Readmission
Former cadets wishing to return to VMI should apply for听, not the Admissions Office.听
- Fall Readmission Deadline:听June 1听听
- Spring Readmission Deadline:听November 1听听
Completed applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted by the applicable deadline.听
Begin Your Application
Please submit only one application to VMI. You may apply using either the VMI Application or the Common Application, but do not submit both.
VMI's Application
Apply directly to VMI.
Available For:
All applicants and required听for听college听transfer students.
Common Application
Add VMI to your list of colleges and complete your application.
Available For:
All except college transfer students.
Tips for a Successful Application
Personal Email Address: Apply using your personal email address, not a parent/guardian's or your high school's email account. You'll need continued access to this account after graduation to receive updates from VMI.
Take Your Time: It is crucial to fill out your application completely and accurately. Details matter.
Social Security Number: Needed for federal financial aid consideration.
August 1
VMI's Application Opens (Fall term entry only)
November 15
Early Decision Deadline
February 1
Regular Decision Deadline
March 15
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Moe Tips
Review all 听so you know what to expect before and after applying.听
For advanced credit review, we encourage you to provide final transcripts for any dual enrollment courses you have completed.
鈥�require听additional听documents and information and听come听with their own eligibility requirements separate from VMI鈥檚 admissions requirements. Start reviewing their application process as soon as possible.听
Additional Information
Eligibility
The Institute seeks to admit young men and women who aspire to both an academic degree and a military commission as the hallmarks of a complete VMI education. Applicants are normally not less than sixteen (16) or more than twenty-two (22) years of age at matriculation and may not be married and/or the parent of a child. An age waiver may be granted for an applicant who has served on active duty in the armed forces, or if other circumstances dictate a waiver of the policy. Read more about all .
NCAA Athlete Requirements
All听scholarship听or walk-on athletes听are required to听register with the鈥�鈥痜or听determining听eligibility. Obtain a Student Release Form from your counselor.听
Standardized Tests Notice
For the current application cycle, VMI will be Test Optional, meaning candidates do not have to听submit听either an SAT or ACT score. The absence of test scores will not be viewed as a negative in the application review process. However, candidates who do wish to听submit听a score should use the SAT code 5858 and/or ACT code 4418.听
Some听听do require applicants to听submit听their standardized test scores. Be sure to review each scholarship’s requirements.听
International Student Requirements for ROTC Participation
Pursuant to听Army Regulation 145-1, AFROTCI36-2001V3 and NSTC M-1533.2F, persons who have entered the U.S. illegally (without valid entry status or documentation) are prohibited from听participating听in or enrolling in ROTC programs. Section 23.1-2500 C. of the Code of Virginia requires all cadets to听participate听in one of the ROTC programs at all times听while attending the Institute.听Accordingly, applicants who are unable to provide proper documentation of U.S. citizenship, their intent to apply for a Visa, or proof of their application for U.S. citizenship before matriculating are prohibited from being appointed to the Institute.听