Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Cadets march in a line.
Global, Ethical Leaders … Now, More than Ever
We trace our history to the founding of Virginia Tech in 1872, but our experience is modern, agile, and unlike anything else offered on campus. We are a four-year, full-time leader development program focused on building teamwork, character, and problem-solving skills that make a difference in today's world.
A cadet leads a tour.
A cadet received a scholarship from the donor.
Cadets stand in formation.
An artist's drawing of the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building
Choose Your Path
In the Military-Leader Track, you will train to commission as a military officer after graduation. You will be eligible to earn national ROTC scholarships. In the Citizen-Leader Track, there is no military obligation. You will apply the leadership skills you’ve learned directly to your first job.
Family members pin rank insignia onto a newly commissioned Army 2nd lieutenant.
A cadet sits in the cockpit of a plane.
Midshipmen plan an event.
Cadet Brooke Edwards ’17, at left, and Jason Ridinger of Northwest Mutual in Roanoke, a member of the Citizen-Leader Track Advisory Board, participate in a mock job interview during the VPI Batallion’s JobEx career-training event.
Beyond the Classroom
A cadet fires Skipper.
The Highty-Tighties perform before a home football game.
Cadets in the News
Alumni and Friends
Active and engaged alumni are an integral part of the Corps' success, whether they return to speak to cadets about their leadership experiences, volunteer for or attend Corps events, serve as Class Champions, or, most importantly, become a mentor to cadets.
Boston College game Hokie Hero: U.S. Army Capt. William Chung ’15 is deployed to Afghani-stan.
Cadets reach for football players running toward them carrying flags.
Commandant's Office
141 Lane Hall (0213)
280 Alumni Mall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
- Front Desk: 540-231-6413
- Enrollment: 540-231-6858
- Alumni: 540-231-7431
