Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute requires at least 136 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Virginia Military Institute accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Virginia Military Institute does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at Virginia Military Institute complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Virginia Military Institute may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Virginia Military Institute?

Virginia Military Institute has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Virginia Military Institute directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Virginia Military Institute

When choosing a major, Virginia Military Institute students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Virginia Military Institute. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Virginia Military Institute false.Virginia Military Institute offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Military Institute

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Does Virginia Military Institute Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Virginia Military Institute offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Virginia Military Institute Have An Online Program?

❌ Virginia Military Institute false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Virginia Military Institute Offer AP Credit?

✅ Virginia Military Institute true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Virginia Military Institute Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Virginia Military Institute, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Virginia Military Institute.

Does Virginia Military Institute Require Internships?

❌ Virginia Military Institute studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Virginia Military Institute does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Virginia Military Institute

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Virginia Military Institute Library

The main library on campus is the Preston Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Virginia Military Institute

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Virginia Military Institute does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Virginia Military Institute have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Virginia Military Institute has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Virginia Military Institute include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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