LOCATION
Virginia Military Institute
319 Letcher Avenue
Lexington, VA 24450
CONTACT INFORMATION
Final Fall '25 Open House
Description
Get an inside look. VMI develops leaders - leaders for industry, leaders for government, leaders for the military, and leaders for communities.
VMI Open Houses are the best way for high school juniors and seniors to see and experience first-hand what it's like being a cadet at VMI. This 2-day program is designed to be informational for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Students will learn about all aspects of the VMI experience and stay overnight in Barracks with a current cadet as a host. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will join their student for information sessions and have a Q&A session with parents of current cadets. Click here for a Sample Open House Itinerary.
Please note:
- The overnight stay and overall itinerary are subject to change if unforeseen circumstances impact the event. Should any changes occur to a specific Open House program, all registered participants will be notified. Please be sure all contact information submitted through the registration form is correct.
- Official VMI photographers and videographers will be recording this event. These images may be used by the Virginia Military Institute, at any time, for communications, marketing and outreach, both print and digital. Should you prefer that your image/audio not be used, please notify the photographer who will immediately delete the image(s).
- The "Available Spots" shown on this event page represents the total number of spots for prospective students. Parents/guardians do not need to register themselves.
Questions & Answers
Sleeping bag, pillow, change of clothes, and toiletries. Your basic necessity items for an overnight stay. Pack light! There is no physical activity planned for the students attending.
Yes. The VMI Open House is designed for both students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). On Day 1, families stay together for most sessions, separating only for the ROTC presentation. After the afternoon parade, parents and students follow different schedules. Parents return on Day 2 at 7:30 a.m. in Marshall Hall to reunite with their student and remain together for the rest of the program, which concludes around 10:00 a.m.
Parents/guardians and guests will need to find their own accommodations for the night. There are several options. Lodging and other local restaurants and activities can be found at lexingtonvirginia.com.
If you would like to request a room with a specific cadet during your Open House stay, you may send that request via email to openhouse@vmi.edu. We will make every effort to pair you with the requested host.
We love your enthusiasm, but the VMI Open House programs are created for high school juniors, seniors, and college transfer students. We look forward to welcoming you next year!
The event is planned with parent/guardian attendance in mind; however, students are more than welcome to attend on their own. A parent or guardian's contact information is needed when registering for an Open House program.
Review the Open House FAQs page at VMI.edu and if you still need more info, please contact us at openhouse@vmi.edu. We look forward to seeing you on post!
