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Joining the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets A senior military college/lifestyle within Virginia Tech. Offering two tracks. All ROTC cadets are required to be enrolled in the Corps of Cadets.

A place where interested students and parents can ask questions and find out more about the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. One of the nation's six premier senior military colleges, we offer two equal tracks: Military (for cadets enrolled in one of our three top-performing ROTC programs Army, Air Force, or Naval -including the Marine Option), or Citizen-Leader (for cadets who want the additional preparation for securing a career after graduation). Currently, 1,245 cadets are enrolled, with approximately 475 new cadets enrolling each year, fairly equally divided amongst each of the ROTCs and the Citizen Leader Track. The Corps lives together on Upper Quad in brand new, air conditioned residence halls all four years. Fifth year students graduate from the Corps and are allowed to live off-campus. The Corps has quiet hours for four hours each evening, Sunday through Thursday. And, cadets take a leadership lab each semester, which can lead to an academic minor in Leadership Studies. At the heart of our leader development program, is the Honor Code: A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those who do. the non-toleration clause is above and beyond what other students at Virginia Tech are expected to live up to. Thank-you for visiting our page!

Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha shared valuable lessons with the regiment yesterd...
10/30/2026

Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha shared valuable lessons with the regiment yesterday on leadership, humility, camaraderie, and loyalty, encouraging cadets to listen more than they speak, embrace mistakes as opportunities to grow, and make the most of everyday experiences.

📸: Regimental Photographer Cadet Camdin Sisk

Sophomore tiles!Congrats to: 1st Place Kilo, 2nd Band, 3rd Alpha and GolfSlide 1: AlphaSlide 2: Brave Slide 3: CharlieSl...
10/28/2026

Sophomore tiles!

Congrats to: 1st Place Kilo, 2nd Band, 3rd Alpha and Golf

Slide 1: Alpha
Slide 2: Brave
Slide 3: Charlie
Slide 4: Delta
Slide 5: Echo
Slide 6: Foxtrot
Slide 7: Golf
Slide 8: Hotel
Slide 9: India
Slide 10: Kilo
Slide 11: Lima
Slide 12: Mike
Slide 13: November
Slide 14: Oscar
Slide 15: Band

10/26/2026

Banner and Tile Results!

Reel by: C/Buggy

Looking back to Homecoming! We loved welcoming our Highty-Tighty alumni back to Blacksburg to march and perform with th...
10/25/2026

Looking back to Homecoming! We loved welcoming our Highty-Tighty alumni back to Blacksburg to march and perform with the band during the parade, Hokie Walk, and Georgia Tech football game. Always great to celebrate our traditions and Hokie spirit together!

Photos by: C/Buggy, C/Soto Martinez, C/Uy and C/Brundrett

A look back: Caldwell in photos.Earlier this month, the Class of 2030 hit the road to complete the first 13 miles of Cal...
10/24/2026

A look back: Caldwell in photos.

Earlier this month, the Class of 2030 hit the road to complete the first 13 miles of Caldwell March. Upon returning to campus, first-year cadets transitioned into White Phase, signaling higher expectations for discipline, responsibility, and leadership.

Congratulations to the Class of 2030 for completing this milestone, and for their training cadre who helped them get to this point.

Photo credits: C/Buggy, C/Sisk, C/Soto Martinez, C/Uy, C/Brundrett, and C/Anthony

A few shots from Shadow Day, when the Class of 2030 ran the regiment for 24 hours. The proceeds from cadets bidding for ...
10/23/2026

A few shots from Shadow Day, when the Class of 2030 ran the regiment for 24 hours. The proceeds from cadets bidding for their shadow positions benefited the Joshua Lilliston Scholarship, for which a total of $6,782 was raised.

Let’s take a moment to congratulate our Hokie Heroes and flag cadet for the Clemson game this weekend:U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr...
10/23/2026

Let’s take a moment to congratulate our Hokie Heroes and flag cadet for the Clemson game this weekend:

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Alexander Brown, a 2016 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus, and U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Christine Underwood, a 2023 corps alumnus, are currently deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility onboard USS Mustin in support of Operation Epic Fury. Brown is serving as the weapons officer, and Underwood is serving as the communications officer.

Lt. Cmdr. Brown and Lt. j.g. Underwood, thank you for your service!

Cadet Connor Fitzpatrick will travel with the Hokies this weekend to receive the colors from the team as they face Clemson on Saturday. Chosen for flag detail for his stewardship of Corps values and commitment to others, Fitzpatrick serves as a squad leader in India Company, where he daily exemplifies leading by example and ensuring his cadets understand and maintain the standards of the corps.

Well done, Cadet Fitzpatrick!

10/22/2026

Something is a little different this morning: first-year cadets have taken over the regiment!

Earlier this week, the Class of 2030 began the annual tradition of Shadow Day, where they bid on upperclassmen positions as a fundraiser, shadow those positions for a day, and then run the Corps for a day. The annual event offers an opportunity for first-year cadets to see the responsibilities of their leadership through their own eyes and provide a behind-the-scenes look at unseen duties of their cadet leaders throughout the day.

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280 Alumni Mall
Blacksburg, VA
24061

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(540) 231-6858

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