Admission Requirements
VMI cadets, graduates of accredited secondary schools, and students in good standing at other colleges may enroll in either or both terms of the Summer Session. High school students who have been promoted to the twelfth grade and have the written approval of their high school principals are eligible to attend the VMI Summer Session, however they will not be permitted to live in Barracks.
PLEASE NOTE. The following individuals are ineligible to attend the VMI Summer Session:
- Former cadets dismissed from the Institute for any reason.
- Cadets suspended from the Institute for disciplinary reasons.
- Cadets who resigned from the Institute with major disciplinary actions pending.
- Students who will matriculate as new cadets in August 2026 unless approved in writing by the Superintendent. Appeals for exceptions must be made in writing to the Director of Summer Session, Dr. Laura Xie, 543 Scott Shipp Hall, Lexington, Virginia 24450, outlining the rationale for the exception. Appeals will be submitted to the Superintendent for review and the applicant notified of the decision.
Virginia Senior Citizen’s Higher Education Act
Pursuant to Virginia Senior Citizen’s Higher Education Act, any individual over the age of 60, who is a Virginia domiciliary for a minimum of one year and earns less than $23,850 annually, and who otherwise meets the summer admission criteria of the Virginia Military Institute (see Summer Session Catalog) may attend free of tuition and fees. The admission criteria for summer session are substantially more lenient than the criteria for VMI’s full-time, academic year program. VMI does not offer a part-time enrollment option during the regular academic year. Application and receipt of documentation (State and Virginia tax returns with W-2 form(s), documentation of disability status or IRS Letter of Non-Tax Filing documentation for the previous year) must be completed and approved prior to the start of any summer session term.
Registration
Current Cadets in Good Standing (excluding study abroad and research participants):
Cadets currently enrolled for the spring 2026 semester at VMI and in good standing must register for the Summer Session directly through Post View. Cadets who are not currently enrolled at VMI must submit the online Non-VMI Cadet Summer Session Application available on the Summer Session webpage.
The Post View registration link for the Summer Session term will open at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026. Registration for the First Summer Session will remain open until noon on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and registration for the Second Summer Session will remain open until noon on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The registration link will first direct cadets to instructions on completing the registration process. Cadets must select courses, indicate barracks residency, choose a meal plan, and provide vehicle registration information. All charges will be reflected in the cadet’s online account balance.
Cadets are not considered registered and may not attend classes until all fees are paid in full. Cadets with unpaid fees after the applicable payment deadline will be dropped from class rolls and risk losing their seats. Reinstatement of classes, schedule changes (not due to course cancellations), or late registration after the deadline will require an in-person visit to the Registrar’s Office and a $70 late registration fee.
There will be no centralized registration in the days immediately preceding the beginning of each Summer Session. Cadets may still register during this period; however, the $70 late registration fee will apply, and cadets must contact each office individually to complete the registration process, including the Summer Session & Registrar’s Office (303 Shell Hall), Cadet Accounting (310 Smith Hall), and VMI Police (202 BOQ).
After online registration closes, any changes to registration information, including adding or dropping courses or meal plans, must be made in person at the Summer Session Office, 303 Shell Hall.
Summer Session charges must be paid in full by noon on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for the First Summer Session and by noon on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for the Second Summer Session. Payments may be made online or by phone using MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express (a 2.6% convenience fee applies to credit card payments). Payments may also be made online via E-check at no additional cost, or in person at the Cadet Accounting Office, 310 Smith Hall, prior to the deadline.
Students in Good Standing from Other Institutions:
Students in good standing from other colleges, including students who have been recently accepted for admission, may register for VMI Summer Session courses by completing the online Non-Cadet Summer Session Application available on the VMI Summer Session webpage.
Applicants must provide the Registrar with a letter from an official at their home institution confirming their good standing or acceptance for admission as a new student. Students seeking to enroll in a course with prerequisites must also submit an official transcript verifying completion of the required course or an approved equivalent. Transfer of credits earned at VMI should be approved by the student’s home institution prior to registration.
All required documentation, including the letter affirming good standing or admission, and all applicable fees must be received by the registration deadline. Students are not considered registered and may not attend classes until both documentation and payment have been received.
Payment may be made in person at the VMI Cadet Accounting Office (310 Smith Hall) or by telephone using MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express. A 2.6% convenience fee will be added to all credit card payments.
Students with unpaid fees after the payment/registration deadline will be dropped from class rolls and risk losing their seats. Registration, reinstatement of classes, or schedule changes (not due to course cancellations) after the deadline will require an in-person visit to the Registrar’s Office and will incur a $70 late registration fee.
After completing their courses, students may order an official transcript online at www.vmi.edu/transcripts.
Students Participating in Study Abroad Programs:
Please refer to the Office of Global Education website for program information.
https://www.vmi.edu/academics/academic-program/office-of-global-education/
Students Participating in Summer Undergraduate Research:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) is a component of the VMI Summer Session. Accordingly, cadets participating in SURI must be registered for the Summer Session and enrolled in the appropriate SURI course.
Cadets interested in participating in SURI must first apply through the VMI Center for Undergraduate Research (VCUR), located in 615 Preston Library, by submitting a SURI Proposal via the VCUR Portal. Cadets accepted into the program must then register for their SURI course by completing the VCUR Cadet Registration for SURI form through eTrieve. If applicable, cadets may request a room and meal plan on this form. Vehicle registration (parking pass) must be completed separately by the cadet through the eTrieve registration process.
All registration steps and any required payments must be completed no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Registration completed after this deadline will incur a $70 late registration fee.
In addition to their SURI research credits, cadets may enroll in a maximum of four additional academic credits per Summer Session, excluding laboratory courses. Cadets may not enroll in SURI and a laboratory course during the same session. Any additional tuition charges for credits beyond SURI are the responsibility of the cadet.
For additional information, please visit the SURI website.
https://www.vmi.edu/academics/research/undergraduate-research/
Add/Drop - Late Registration
Students may add, drop courses, or complete late registration (subject to the applicable late fees listed above), through Post View according to the following schedule:
- Summer Session I: Add/drop and late registration deadline – 3:30 p.m., May 20, 2026
- Summer Session II: Add/drop and late registration deadline – 3:30 p.m., June 24, 2026
For additional assistance, students may visit the VMI Registrar’s Office in 303 Shell Hall.
Guaranteed Courses
To facilitate planning and to better meet the needs of our students, several courses in both sessions will be guaranteed. A guaranteed course is one that will be taught regardless of enrollment. The following courses are guaranteed.
- BI 102 General Biology II
- CE 203/ME 201 Statics
- CE/ME 206 Solid Mechanics
- EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
- EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
- EC 203 Quantitative Tools for Economics and Business
- ERH 102 Writing and Rhetoric II
- HI 103 World History I
- HI 104 World History II (Session II only)
- MA 123 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
- MA 124 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (Session II only)
- MA 215 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
- MA 220 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
- MA 331 Elementary Differential Equations
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