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Administration
The Director of the Summer Session is Dr. Laura Xie. The Deputy Director for the first term is COL Tom Timmes and for the second term COL Merce Brook. The Summer Session office is located in 303 Shell Hall and is open from 8 a.m-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone: (540) 464-7213.
Academic Center
The Miller Academic Center in 202 Carroll Hall will be open from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Cadets are invited to stop by or make an appointment to talk with staff to discuss any questions or concerns about their academic performance or need to enhance relevant skills.
Barbershop
Hours TBD
Bookstore.
The VMI Bookstore will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Center for Cadet Counseling
The Center for Cadet Counseling (CCC) offers a range of services designed to develop awareness, values, knowledge and skills necessary for Cadets to make healthy choices, meet future challenges and lead meaningful lives. Services include health and wellness programs, individual assessment and counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation. Cadet Health and Wellness services and programs encourage cadets to strive for balance and well-being through various education, prevention, and awareness activities. Topics of interest to Cadets include maintaining emotional wellness, stress management, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, and building healthy relationships. Staff at the CCC view Cadets from a strength-based perspective and routinely encourage Cadets to develop resiliency skills to help them bounce back more quickly from adversity and rigors of the VMI system. Counseling services are confidential and conducted by licensed mental health professionals. For more information, please call 540-464-7667 or visit our webpage: https://www.vmi.edu/cadet-life/health-and-safety/cadet-counseling/.
Disability Services
The Office of Disabilities Services (ODS) is committed to meeting ethical and legal responsibilities to ensure equitable educational access to cadets with documented disabilities. We support the academic success, personal growth and development of life and leadership skills for cadets in a manner that promotes self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy. ODS also serves as a resource to the VMI community to encourage awareness and understanding regarding disabilities issues in higher education. Cadets with documented disabilities are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Director of ODS as early as possible to allow adequate time for review of documentation, to allow for a thorough assessment of academic needs, and to familiarize new cadets with administrative procedures. For more information, please call (540-464-7667) or visit our webpage: https://www.vmi.edu/academics/support/disabilities-services/.
Library
Hours TBD
Mathematics Education and Resource Center (MERC) and the Open Math Lab (OML)
Mathematics Education and Resource Center (MERC) The MERC will be open for both summer sessions, according to the schedule below. There will be tutors on-hand for help in the following mathematics course: MA 101/102, MA 103, MA 106, MA 126, MA 114, MA 123/124, MA 215, MA 220, and MA 311. There is no cost to VMI students for this service and no appointments are necessary. Tutoring is held on the sixth floor of Preston Library, in the Open Math Lab (OML).
The MERC and OML will be open as listed:
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Monday – Thursday
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10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Friday
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10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Writing Center
The writing center will be open as listed:
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Summer Session I
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
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Summer Session II & STP*
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
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* Open only from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on June 24 and July 24.
Mail
The mailroom window will be open from 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Medical Services
The VMI Infirmary will be open Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.-12 p.m. for routine medical services. Illnesses or injuries requiring an overnight stay will be referred to the local hospital and students will be responsible for the cost of their care in that facility. Students should make every effort to have their medical needs cared for during the clinic hours. When the VMI Infirmary is closed, students needing medical attention will have to go to the local emergency room or urgent care for evaluation. All accidents, including automobile accidents, causing serious bodily harm or property damage are to be reported immediately to a Summer Session official. For cadet appointments and medical questions, please send an email to Infirmary@vmi.edu or call the Infirmary at 540-464-7218.
Military Store
The Military Store will be open from 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and noon-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Microcomputer Laboratories
Computer labs will be open as listed.
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117 Scott Shipp
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
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4141 Mallory
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8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
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Barracks Study Room
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Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
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Post Exchange/Food Court
The PX will be open during the following times: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Recreational Facilities
The following VMI recreational facilities will be open during the hours indicated:
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Cocke Hall Weight Room
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Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Pool
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Monday – Friday: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
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Monday – Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Motor Vehicle Parking
The following Summer Session Motor Vehicle Parking regulations are provided:
Vehicle Registration and Permit Required. All motor vehicles to include motorcycles must be registered and paid for directly through Post View. Failure to register a vehicle and to properly place the parking hang tag or motorcycle decal may result in either (1) the revocation of Post parking privileges or (2) a recommendation to the Superintendent that the offender be dismissed from the VMI Summer Session. The parking hangtag or motorcycle decal must be displayed as directed by VMI Police. Vehicles or motorcycles not displaying a parking hang tag or motorcycle decal are subject to being towed.
Permit Parking Locations. Cadet/Student permit parking is located in the perimeter of Marshal parking lot (as designated by cadet parking signs) and the North Post parking lot beside the North Post Drill Fields- only. A registered and paid for parking permit is required. Additional parking is located at Lackey Farm or Clarkson-McKenna lot.
Failure to Comply. Violation of parking regulations will result in fines and/or towing. The Cadet/Student in whose name the vehicle/motorcycle is registered will be responsible for all fines and towing and storage charges. The location of the towed vehicle/motorcycle and the charges for towing and storage can be ascertained by contacting the VMI Police.
Bicycles. The following Summer Session Bicycle Parking regulations are provided.
Locations. The following locations are authorized for securing bicycles:
- Beside Cormack Hall
- Beside Corps Physical Training Facility
Prohibited. Bicycles are prohibited from being secured to hand railings or taken inside buildings.
Failure to Comply. Violation of this guidance will result in the bicycle being removed from the unauthorized location. The location of the bicycle and any associated charges for removal can be ascertained by contacting the VMI police.
Drug and Alcohol Policies
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or alcohol is prohibited on VMI-owned or VMI-controlled property or as part of any school activity, regardless of location.
Alcohol. VMI does not tolerate the abuse of alcohol by any VMI student. All students attending the VMI Summer Session will observe all state and local laws governing the possession, purchase, or use of alcoholic beverages. Students who make themselves conspicuous as a consequence of drinking alcoholic beverages may be dismissed from the summer session or otherwise punished. VMI Regulation, Part III, Chapter 23, specifically addresses the issue of drug and alcohol use.
Illicit Drugs. VMI does not tolerate drug abuse by any VMI student at any time or place, whether in a duty, leave, or furlough status at VMI or elsewhere. The Institute intends to exercise the utmost diligence in preventing the illegal introduction of marijuana, cocaine, narcotics, or other controlled substances on Post. VMI will impose disciplinary sanctions on students who unlawfully possess, use, or distribute illicit drugs (consistent with local, state, and federal laws) up to and including expulsion from the Institute and referral for prosecution. Students should be aware that most drug offenses are classified as felonies and that conviction of such an offense can have serious consequences, including destruction of any hope of pursuing a military or professional career.
Washington & Lee Campus Off-Limits
In recent summers problems have arisen with participants of summer programs at VMI inappropriately interacting with participants of summer programs at Washington and Lee University. Consequently, the entire W&L campus is off limits to all VMI Summer Session students. The only exceptions are: a) students may walk through the campus on the concrete walkway immediately in front of Lee Chapel, and b) students who need to obtain or return a library book from the W&L library may do so before 6 p.m. by walking directly to or from the library. Students who violate this directive are subject to disciplinary action at VMI and arrest for trespassing at W&L.
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