Majors and Minors - Academics - Virginia Military Institute
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VMI offers 14 majors across engineering, the sciences, and arts and humanities. Specialized degree tracks are available in Computer Science and Chemistry, and students also have the choice of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry.
Students can select from distinct concentrations or sub-disciplines within many of VMI's academic majors. There are also 28 minors available, including multi-disciplinary topics and the ability to choose from 5 distinct foreign languages.
The Institute believes that academic excellence is best maintained at a small college when the number of disciplines offering degrees is restricted. At VMI, you declare your major when you apply so from the beginning you’re with professors you’ll be working with throughout your cadetship. Transfer from one major field of study to another after matriculation is permitted based on the availability of the major and approval of the area department head.
Explore your academic options.
NOTE: Specialized tracks are listed separately, as are modern language minors.
FILTER BY PROGRAM TYPE:
Program
Degree(s)*
Department
Available
Concentration(s)*^
Discipline
Art History and Visual Culture Minor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
English Major
B.A.
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
English Major Concentrations
Art History and Visual Culture
Literary Studies
Philosophy
Rhetoric and Writing
Arts & Humanities
Biology Major
B.S., B.A.
Biology
Life Sciences
Literary Studies Minor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy Minor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
Rhetoric and Writing MInor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
Exercise Science Minor
Human Performance and Wellness
Life Sciences
History Major
B.A.
History
History Major Concentration
Military History
Arts & Humanities
History Minor
History
Arts & Humanities
Arabic Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
Asian Studies Minor
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
Business Minor
Economics and Business
Information and Social Sciences
Chinese Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
Computer and Information Sciences Minor
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Computer Science Major - Cybersecurity Track
B.S.
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Computer Science Major - Information Technology Track
B.S.
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Computer Science Major - Theory and Application Track
B.S.
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Cybersecurity Minor
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Economics and Business Major
B.A.
Economics and Business
Economics and Business Major Concentrations
Decision Analytics
Financial Analysis
Global Business
Information and Social Sciences
Economics Minor
Economics and Business
Information and Social Sciences
French Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
German Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
International Studies and Political Science Minor
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
International Studies Major
B.A.
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
Leadership Studies Minor
Psychology
Life Sciences
Middle Eastern Studies Minor
History
Arts & Humanities
Military History Minor
History
Arts & Humanities
Modern Languages and Cultures Major [1]
B.A.
Modern Languages and Cultures
Modern Languages and Cultures Major [1] Concentrations
Arabic
Chinese
French
Spanish
Arts & Humanities
National Security Minor
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
Psychology Major
B.S.
Psychology
Life Sciences
Psychology Minor
Psychology
Life Sciences
Spanish Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
Applied Mathematics Major
B.S.
Applied Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Astronomy Minor
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Major
B.A.
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Major - Pre-Medical Track
B.S.
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Major - Research Track
B.S.
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Minor
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Civil Engineering Major
B.S.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering Major Sub-Disciplines
Construction Management
**
Environmental Engineering
**
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Engineering
**
Geotechnical Engineering
**
Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
**
Structural Engineering
**
Transportation & Planning Engineering
**
Engineering
Computer Engineering Minor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Major
B.S.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering
Mathematics Minor
Applied Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Mechanical Engineering Major
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Major Concentrations
Aerospace Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering
Physics Major
B.S.
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences
Physics Minor
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences
Biology Minor
Biology
Life Sciences
*
Applicable to MAJORS only.
^
Civil Engineering has sub-disciplines rather than concentrations.
[1] Language concentration is specified in the degree awarded
Related Links
Dean of the Faculty
Academic Catalog
Study Abroad
Critical Dates & Academic Calendar
Contact
Olivia Fowler
Executive Assistant
P: 540-464-7136
F: 540-464-7719
dean@vmi.edu
Dean of the Faculty
210 Smith Hall
Mailing Address:
For USPS:
NAME (If to an individual)
Dean of the Faculty
510 Burma Road
P.O. Box 1839
Lexington, VA, 24450
For Other Carriers:
NAME (If to an individual)
Dean of the Faculty
510 Burma Road
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA, 24450
VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders
Skip to main content
MyVMI
Offices A-Z
Calendar
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Academic Program
Departments
Majors and Minors
Summer Programs
Honors
Library
Research
Institute Scholars
Peay Merit Scholarships
Support
Clubs and Societies
Postgraduate and Pre-Professional
Majors and Minors
VMI offers 14 majors across engineering, the sciences, and arts and humanities. Specialized degree tracks are available in Computer Science and Chemistry, and students also have the choice of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry.
Students can select from distinct concentrations or sub-disciplines within many of VMI's academic majors. There are also 28 minors available, including multi-disciplinary topics and the ability to choose from 5 distinct foreign languages.
The Institute believes that academic excellence is best maintained at a small college when the number of disciplines offering degrees is restricted. At VMI, you declare your major when you apply so from the beginning you’re with professors you’ll be working with throughout your cadetship. Transfer from one major field of study to another after matriculation is permitted based on the availability of the major and approval of the area department head.
Explore your academic options.
NOTE: Specialized tracks are listed separately, as are modern language minors.
FILTER BY PROGRAM TYPE:
Program
Degree(s)*
Department
Available
Concentration(s)*^
Discipline
Art History and Visual Culture Minor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
English Major
B.A.
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
English Major Concentrations
Art History and Visual Culture
Literary Studies
Philosophy
Rhetoric and Writing
Arts & Humanities
Biology Major
B.S., B.A.
Biology
Life Sciences
Literary Studies Minor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy Minor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
Rhetoric and Writing MInor
English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies
Arts & Humanities
Exercise Science Minor
Human Performance and Wellness
Life Sciences
History Major
B.A.
History
History Major Concentration
Military History
Arts & Humanities
History Minor
History
Arts & Humanities
Arabic Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
Asian Studies Minor
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
Business Minor
Economics and Business
Information and Social Sciences
Chinese Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
Computer and Information Sciences Minor
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Computer Science Major - Cybersecurity Track
B.S.
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Computer Science Major - Information Technology Track
B.S.
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Computer Science Major - Theory and Application Track
B.S.
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Cybersecurity Minor
Computer and Information Sciences
Information and Social Sciences
Economics and Business Major
B.A.
Economics and Business
Economics and Business Major Concentrations
Decision Analytics
Financial Analysis
Global Business
Information and Social Sciences
Economics Minor
Economics and Business
Information and Social Sciences
French Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
German Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
International Studies and Political Science Minor
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
International Studies Major
B.A.
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
Leadership Studies Minor
Psychology
Life Sciences
Middle Eastern Studies Minor
History
Arts & Humanities
Military History Minor
History
Arts & Humanities
Modern Languages and Cultures Major [1]
B.A.
Modern Languages and Cultures
Modern Languages and Cultures Major [1] Concentrations
Arabic
Chinese
French
Spanish
Arts & Humanities
National Security Minor
International Studies and Political Science
Information and Social Sciences
Psychology Major
B.S.
Psychology
Life Sciences
Psychology Minor
Psychology
Life Sciences
Spanish Minor
Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts & Humanities
Applied Mathematics Major
B.S.
Applied Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Astronomy Minor
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Major
B.A.
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Major - Pre-Medical Track
B.S.
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Major - Research Track
B.S.
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Chemistry Minor
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Civil Engineering Major
B.S.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering Major Sub-Disciplines
Construction Management
**
Environmental Engineering
**
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Engineering
**
Geotechnical Engineering
**
Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
**
Structural Engineering
**
Transportation & Planning Engineering
**
Engineering
Computer Engineering Minor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Major
B.S.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering
Mathematics Minor
Applied Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Mechanical Engineering Major
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Major Concentrations
Aerospace Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering
Physics Major
B.S.
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences
Physics Minor
Physics and Astronomy
Natural Sciences
Biology Minor
Biology
Life Sciences
*
Applicable to MAJORS only.
^
Civil Engineering has sub-disciplines rather than concentrations.
[1] Language concentration is specified in the degree awarded
Related Links
Dean of the Faculty
Academic Catalog
Study Abroad
Critical Dates & Academic Calendar
Contact
Olivia Fowler
Executive Assistant
P: 540-464-7136
F: 540-464-7719
dean@vmi.edu
Dean of the Faculty
210 Smith Hall
Mailing Address:
For USPS:
NAME (If to an individual)
Dean of the Faculty
510 Burma Road
P.O. Box 1839
Lexington, VA, 24450
For Other Carriers:
NAME (If to an individual)
Dean of the Faculty
510 Burma Road
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA, 24450
VMI: Forging 21st Century Leaders