Joining the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

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 pr

eparation 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!

Practice makes perfect! The Class of 2030 continues to sharpen their rifle drill skills while taking on the rappel tower...
08/19/2026

Practice makes perfect! The Class of 2030 continues to sharpen their rifle drill skills while taking on the rappel tower and obstacle course. New cadets also received an honor brief, reinforcing the importance of integrity and upholding the values of the Corps. Keep pushing; only two more days to go!

Photos by: C/Buggy, C/Han, C/Brundrett, C/Soto Martinez, C/Anthony, & C/Uy

Forge Week: Train and make gains. New cadets continue to look strong, taking on new challenges at the rappel tower, refi...
08/18/2026

Forge Week: Train and make gains.

New cadets continue to look strong, taking on new challenges at the rappel tower, refining their drill proficiency, and connecting with their ROTC units while strengthening the skills and confidence needed to lead and serve. The Class of 2030 is halfway through Forge Week and still pushing forward.

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

The only easy day was yesterday.
08/17/2026

The only easy day was yesterday.

Forge Week 2026: Work hard; train hard. Day One began with a physical fitness assessment, setting the tone for the train...
08/16/2026

Forge Week 2026: Work hard; train hard.

Day One began with a physical fitness assessment, setting the tone for the training ahead. Rifles were distributed as cadets continue to develop their skills in drill and ceremony. Later in the day, our deputy commandants and senior enlisted advisors introduced themselves and officially welcomed the Class of 2030.

08/15/2026

Forge Week isn’t just about grit. It’s about growth.

“Things don’t get easier; you get better, and that’s the point.”

-Cadet Farris, regimental commander, Fall 2026, during his address to new cadets last night.

They all arrived from different paths - but starting today, they learn to move as one.Forge Week has officially kicked o...
08/15/2026

They all arrived from different paths - but starting today, they learn to move as one.

Forge Week has officially kicked off. Welcome to Upper Quad, Class of 2030!

The work is done. The standard is set. Cadre Week is officially in the books. ⚔️ Our cadre and cadet commanders have spe...
08/13/2026

The work is done. The standard is set. Cadre Week is officially in the books. ⚔️
 
Our cadre and cadet commanders have spent the last seven days sharpening drill, refining instruction, and locking in leadership standards.
 
Tomorrow, arrives for Forge Week. We’re ready. Are you? 👏
 

08/10/2026

Good Monday morning from Cadre Week!

Cadre Week Day 2: Complete ✅Photographers: C/Buggy, C/Han, C/Brundrett, C/Soto Martinez and C/Uy
08/09/2026

Cadre Week Day 2: Complete ✅

Photographers: C/Buggy, C/Han, C/Brundrett, C/Soto Martinez and C/Uy

08/07/2026

No ambiguity. No shortcuts. On this first day of Cadre Week, our regimental commander laid out expectations for cadet training with a focus on readiness, professionalism, and leadership. Train hard. Lead well. Raise the bar.

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Blacksburg, VA
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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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