Virginia Tech, Corps of Cadets

Everyone is looking for great leaders.  Our mission in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is to help nurture and create them.  A significant part of the university since its establishment in 1872, we have evolved into a world-class leader development program, which still understands that at the root of great leaders is great character.  This involves more than just classroom work.  This is a four-year commitment to strive 24 hours per day, seven days a week to immerse oneself in a residential community focusing on the development of practical, ethical, and leadership skills.  Our cadets wear uniforms – not just because of tradition – but because they are making a statement that they have committed to a course of study, a set of high standards, and a way of life.