All cadets are required to file an Application for Graduation prior to the start of their last semester of attendance at VMI. All first class cadets will be notified to complete the Application for Graduation in Etreive at etcentral.vmi.edu at the time of their enrollment in the Fall semester, and in the Spring semester for readmitted cadets. It is the responsibility of the cadet to assure that they have appropriately filed in order to be tracked for degree completion.

Additionally, cadets should keep the Registrar's Office informed of changes to anticipated completion so all official records can be updated and completion monitored appropriately.

The deadline for submission of all requests for additional majors and/or minors are due into the Registrar's Office the last regular VMI semester preceding the official date of graduation.

• December Candidates - Spring Semester
• May Candidates - Fall Semester
• September, December and January Candidates - Spring Semester

Transfer Credit Requirements: It is the responsibility of the cadet to assure that all courses transferred in to meet graduation requirements are pre-approved prior to their being taken and completed. Current enrolled cadets must submit the online Transfer Credit Approval Form located in Etreive at etcentral.vmi.edu. Cadets not currently enrolled at VMI may submit the PDF version of the Transfer Credit Approval Form. DEADLINE FOR GRADE SUBMISSION: Cadets are required to get all official grade completion results into the Registrar's Office, 303 Shell Hall, Lexington, Virginia 24450 at least one week prior to the certification of the degree.

VMI holds two commencement ceremonies -- one in December and one in May. Questions regarding commencement may be directed to the Chief of Staff Office at 540-464-7104, or click here for email inquiries.

Cadet questions regarding graduation status can be addressed with:

Registrar
303 Shell Hall
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-464-7213

registrar@vmi.edu