Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
![The cadet regiment stands on the Drillfield in dress uniforms. The Pylons and War Memorial Chapel are in the background.](/content/vtcc_vt_edu/en/index/_jcr_content/cta/adaptiveimage.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Cadets stand in formation.
![About the Corps of Cadets The regimental staff forms up in front of the regiment during a parade.](/content/vtcc_vt_edu/en/index/_jcr_content/home-featured/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_178937/vt-items_0/vtcontainer/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn/vt-items_0/adaptiveimage_184095.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
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.
A cadet sits in the cockpit of a plane.
![Air Force ROTC An Air Force ROTC cadet poses in front of an aircraft.](/content/vtcc_vt_edu/en/index/_jcr_content/home-featured/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_178937/vt-items_0/vtcontainer_589757324/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn/vt-items_0/adaptiveimage_815410.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Beyond the Classroom
Are you looking for a challenge for your college experience? Are you interested in leadership development and lifelong camaraderie?
A cadet fires Skipper.
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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.
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Cadets in the News
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General ItemNoise amplification alert: Big Event kickoff to include cannon fire Date: 03/27/2024
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Video ItemGrowley III gets his checkup , video Date: 03/27/2024
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Corps Event Calendar
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