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The ºÚÁÏÍø experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, ºÚÁÏÍø offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.

Ranked the #4 public liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report, ºÚÁÏÍø offers small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.



ºÚÁÏÍø Community Updates

Institute leadership continues to communicate important information for cadets, their families, faculty & staff, and the ºÚÁÏÍø community at large:

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2026: Stay tuned to ºÚÁÏÍø social media and the Institute's for photos of the latest cadets to successfully complete their leadership journey in Lexington and join the ranks of ºÚÁÏÍø alumni. The commissioning and commencement ceremonies are also available to .
  • Summer Program Deadlines Approaching: Summer Session I is wrapping up soon at ºÚÁÏÍø and study abroad programs are on the ground overseas. Registration dates for Summer Session II and the Summer Transition Program (STP) for appointed students are quickly approaching. Secure your spot today!
  • Merit Based Scholarships: Considering applying to ºÚÁÏÍø in August? Be sure to review scholarship opportunities available to top academic performers.

ⓘ  ºÚÁÏÍø Community: To receive important information concerning emergencies, weather, traffic, and parking, text the word "Keydet" to 772-95.


"ºÚÁÏÍø is not just a college experience. It pushes you, changes your perspective, and stays with you."

Newly commissioned into the United States Air Force, Michael Ferrara ’26, a mechanical engineering major from Ringoes, New Jersey, credits the Institute for success as a cadet and in the future because it taught him how to build strong connections, communicate with people from different backgrounds, and manage his time in a demanding environment.

Learn more about Michael and the experiences of other ºÚÁÏÍø cadets and today to get more information about how the Institute can help shape your future.

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News from Post

Cadets Take Part in EMT Training

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) at ºÚÁÏÍø is responsible for providing emergency medical care to the Corps of Cadets, staff, faculty, and visitors on and around post, and is a certified non-transport EMS agency that can handle 911 calls on post.

Cadet Researches Protein Supplement Use

Aurora Abramov ’27, an English major at ºÚÁÏÍø, observed that military college students are a unique group within the college population, and have received little attention in literature that addresses protein supplement use.

Governor Appoints Board of Visitors Members

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of three new members to the ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Visitors,

Smith Recognized with AFCEA TechNet Cyber Award

Mattie Quesenberry Smith, Ph.D., instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at ºÚÁÏÍø and Virginia’s poet laureate, was recognized by AFCEA TechNet Cyber with a meritorious service award at their event in Baltimore, June 1.

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