VIRGINIA TECH CORPS OF CADETS

FAMILY GUIDE 20 22-2023

 WELCOME
THE BASICS

TO THE CORPS
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Virginia Tech cadets are training to become global,
ethical leaders. The Corps is committed to their
academic and leadership development success.
Dear New Cadet Families,
You have every right to be proud of your cadet’s decision to join Virginia Tech is one of the nation’s six senior military
the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. No doubt this was also a family colleges and one of only two with a corps of cadets
decision, so I want to provide some thoughts for your consideration. within a larger, public university. (The other is Texas
Every young person who enters our ranks has accepted a A&M.)
significant challenge — one with significant rewards. Not only will
Virginia Tech’s ROTC programs are separate from the
they experience the transition from high school to college, they
Corps.
will live and work within a military-
n ROTC programs are federal and part of their
like construct as part of a leadership
respective military services.
development program. My staff and I
n The Corps is part of the state university.
have children, too. We know that a part
of the family “goes to college” with a child. Questions related to the ROTC programs, medical
So how can you help? That’s what this issues, and commissioning should be directed to
Family Guide seeks to answer. members of those staffs.
In keeping with our mission of
University policy states that a student enrolled in ROTC
developing leaders of the highest moral
must also be in the Corps, but a cadet can be in the
and ethical standards, cadets will be held
Corps without joining ROTC.
to a higher standard of performance and conduct than the rest
of Virginia Tech’s student body. They earn the respect of others We offer two tracks, and cadets can shift between tracks
because of it. We need you to understand what those standards are if their career goals or circumstances change.
and help reinforce, to your cadet, the importance of meeting those n The Military-Leader Track prepares cadets to
standards. commission into one of the services.
This guide is intended to answer the most frequently asked n The Citizen-Leader Track allows cadets to
questions from families and, most importantly, provide you with apply their Corps experiences directly to careers
points of contact in the Corps to assist with any concerns you may in the private and public sectors.
have during the year.
Corps Organization
My staff and I are committed to the ultimate success of every
cadet here. Our most important ally and partner in this is you, the The deputy commandants work directly for the
family member. There may be, and most likely will be, days when commandant of cadets, and each is responsible for
cadets will question whether it would be easier to take a different the day-to-day supervision of one of the four cadet
path. The answer could be yes, but the question is whether the battalions.
easier path takes them to a place worthy of their potential. Your
As a family member, your most direct point of contact
support and long-range view can help them continue to make good
with the commandant’s staff is your cadet’s deputy
choices.
commandant. Email is the preferred method of contact.
With sincere thanks for your support,
The deputy commandant is an advisor, mentor,
counselor, supervisor, and disciplinarian. As university
officials, they are bound by the Federal Privacy Act
(FERPA) and university policies regarding student
Randal D. Fullhart confidentiality. They cannot divulge grades or health
Major General, USAF (Ret) information without the cadet’s consent. They cannot
Commandant of Cadets compel a cadet to go to class. However, they will work
with you and your cadet to balance university, Corps,
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 ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Corps’ leader development program is made up of three legs:
academics, leadership experiences, and physical fitness.

ACADEMICS New cadets are enrolled in an accredited leader development

course both semesters of their first year. It includes a Corps
Cadets have dedicated study time in the residence halls called class plus a two-hour period on Thursdays designed to help
Evening Call-to-Quarters (ECQ). with the transition from high school to college. Topics
n 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays include reading skills, note‐taking, active listening, personal
n 7 to 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays productivity, and how to use a daily planner in a time
management academic module.
Noise is kept to a minimum and academics are the priority
during these periods. A cadet duty officer is responsible for New cadets also benefit from the insights and inspiration of
enforcing quiet hours. Cadets may sign out during ECQ to their company S-5 (academic) staff. These successful cadets
study in other locations or meet with study groups, tutors, etc. exemplify the habits and mindset that lead to academic success.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE THE CORPS LEADERSHIP MINOR

Virginia Tech offers free resources to help all students Cadets may choose to pursue the Corps’ minor in leadership
transition from high school to college academics and to studies. New cadets will learn more about how to declare the
continue to improve throughout their college careers. Corps leadership minor during the fall semester. The minor is
n The Student Success Center provides holistic support supervised by the Rice Center and consists of:
to undergraduates through a network of programs and n Corps plus ROTC or Citizen-Leader Track courses
services. n Two business or ethics courses
n The Writing Center in Newman Library helps with n At least three approved leadership roles in the Corps
writing and reading assignments. or ROTC
n Career and Professional Development helps students
explore career options, find experience and jobs, and HONORS COLLEGE
plan for graduate or professional school. The Corps works closely with the Virginia Tech Honors
College to help cadets work toward honors diplomas,
The Corps’ Rice Center for Leader Development transforms scholarships, and other certifications. Any cadet with a GPA of
cadets into inspiring leaders through a program of coursework, 3.6 or higher is eligible to apply, and many of the activities in
real-world leadership experiences, ethics education, lectures, the Corps can be used to fulfill Honors College requirements.
and guest speakers.

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L E A D E R S H I P E X P E R I ETNOCPEI CS

LEADERSHIP senior military colleges, a better understanding of foreign

cultures. Since 2005, grants have given over 90 cadets the
Cadet leadership training is made up of four stages. Cadets will opportunity to travel, most recently through the International
learn to lead at a peer level, in small groups, in large groups, Cultural Immersion Program in Panama.
and, finally, in leading other leaders. The Corps rotates cadet
leadership roles every semester, so starting their sophomore Global Scholars Program
year, cadets will have at least six opportunities to hold Focused on leadership, national security, and global
leadership positions. competency, the VTCC Global Scholars Program includes a
three-credit hour seminar for selected cadets during the spring
First-year cadets learn peer leadership and followership. They semester followed by a weeklong trip to overseas battlefields
are challenged with different training events. in May funded almost entirely by alumni donations. The
program’s goal is applied history — using the lessons of World
Second-year cadets are shuffled to a new company and War II and other conflicts to inspire wider discussions about
challenged with responsibility for other cadets. They may current world leadership and national security challenges.
become a fire team leader, responsible for mentoring two to
four other cadets and helping them with uniform and room Project GO
inspections, academic performance, and more. Project Global Officer (Project GO) is a Department of
Defense initiative aimed at improving the language skills,
Third-year cadets are assigned to a larger-group leadership regional expertise, and intercultural communication ability of
role, such as squad leader, platoon sergeant, first sergeant, or future military officers. The programs focus on the languages
sergeant major. They have leaders above them in the chain of
command and peers and other cadets below them that they
are responsible for. Third-year cadets practice holding those
they lead accountable while learning to lead up the chain of
command.

Fourth-year cadets are assigned an officer-type role with the

goal of being responsible for 30 or more cadets, including
other leaders. They practice delegation and managing
resources, all while still learning to inspire trust up and down
the chain of command. These roles will most accurately reflect
leadership roles they will step into in their military or civilian
careers.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCES
Cadets can take part in all of the study abroad opportunities
offered at Virginia Tech.

The Corps administers two study abroad opportunities: the

Corps’ Global Scholars Program and the Olmsted Foundation
Undergraduate Scholars program. ROTC cadets can take
advantage of ROTC-specific programs as well.

Olmsted Foundation Undergraduate Scholars

The George and Carol Olmsted Foundation gives active-duty
military officers, along with cadets and midshipmen at the

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E AP DI CE R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E S
and countries of the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and South
America. SCHOLARSHIPS
Emerging Leader Scholarships
Emerging Leader Scholarships (ELS)
GUEST SPEAKERS
are only offered to cadets. Recipients
Each semester, the Corps brings in notable speakers on topics of
must, by the beginning of the junior
leadership and ethics, as well as Medal of Honor recipients, as part of the
year and each following semester,
Cutchins Leadership Lecture Series.
meet Corps physical fitness standards
and attain at least a cumulative 2.5
This fall, Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball coach, Kenny Brooks, will
grade-point average to continue
join the Corps and talk about the role leadership plays in varsity sports
the scholarship. The ELS may be
and how it parallels leadership in the military. We also look forward to
suspended or lost as a result of
learning from Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, a Medal of Honor
disciplinary action, and a departure
recipient. Retired Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Jason Redman joins us after
prior to the end of the semester will
Thanksgiving break to tell us about developing an “OVERCOME mindset
result in the entire semester’s amount
being revoked.
This spring, we are planning to hear from Gen. Darren McDew, former
commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base,
Commandant’s Scholarships
Illinois and Gen. Phillip Breedlove, former Supreme Allied Commander,
Once cadets complete their first year
Europe.
in the Corps, they are also eligible
to compete for Commandant’s
At Leaders in Contact panels, Corps alumni from all walks of life talk
Scholarships. These awards range
about their experiences after graduation and explain how lessons learned
from $1,000 to $3,000 annually. All
as cadets affect their careers today.
cadets are eligible for a Commandant’s
Scholarship, but Citizen-Leader Track
cadets or cadets without an ROTC
or Emerging Leader Scholarship are
generally given preference. Cadets
are reviewed on a holistic basis when
being considered.

FAFSA
If your cadet is receiving a scholarship,
you must file a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually,
even if no other form of financial aid
is being received. You should start
the submission process by Oct. 1 of
each year to submit by the March 1
deadline.
However, file by the priority
deadline of Dec. 1 to have the best
opportunity. Details are at
fafsa.ed.gov or finaid.vt.edu.

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WELLNESS

PHYSICAL AND
MENTAL HEALTH
Helping cadets establish physical fitness as a lifelong habit is a
goal of the Corps of Cadets. All cadets participate in a physical
fitness routine.

The ROTC programs have their own physical fitness standards

that all participating cadets must meet to continue in their
programs. Cadets will have more than one opportunity to
pass their physical fitness tests during their first semester.
Consistent physical fitness test failures can result in loss of an
ROTC scholarship or disenrollment from the ROTC program.

Citizen-Leader Track cadets will be expected to meet physical

fitness standards by their junior year.

T R A I N I N G FAC I L I T I E S
The Corps has an obstacle course and rappel tower on campus,
as well an indoor and outdoor workout area on Upper Quad.

H E A LT H A N D N U T R I T I O N
Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Nutrition, Foods,
and Exercise, by appointment, provide sessions one-on-one
with an upper-level nutrition student for free. A counselor
can assess cadets’ current habits and help them reach their
nutrition and health goals.

S C H I F F E R T H E A LT H C E N T E R
Schiffert Health Center is Virginia Tech’s on-campus health discussing your student’s counseling without written
care center. The student health fee, included in each year’s permission from your student.
tuition, covers the majority of its services — unlimited visits
and most laboratory procedures. Schiffert can also provide As parents of Virginia Tech students, you can contact Cook
guidance on obtaining a COVID-19 test. Counseling Center if you have concerns about your student,
want the center to be aware of something concerning your
COOK COUNSELING CENTER student, or have questions about their services and how to
Cook Counseling Center is available to provide all students access them.
with mental health services. It offers short-term individual,
couple, and group counseling for any concerns that your However, counselors cannot confirm if your student has been
student might have, such as stress, depression, anxiety, seen at the center nor initiate contact with your student.
academic motivation, and relationship problems.
It is also appropriate for you to reach out to your cadet’s deputy
Confidentiality in the counseling relationship is protected in commandant or senior enlisted advisor if you want the Corps
the state of Virginia and this prevents the counseling staff from to be aware of something concerning your cadet.

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 WELLNESS
THE WHOLE are able to explore and engage the Aspirations for Student
Learning at a more personal level. Through this exploration,

PERSON students can be intentional in investing in their talents,

expanding their curiosity, and putting their assets to use.

The Corps of Cadets is part of Virginia Tech Student Affairs, INCLUSIVE VT

which facilitates experiences and offers resources students need Virginia Tech is a dynamic and inclusive community that
to graduate as successful, educated, and reflective individuals. consists of students, scholars, faculty, staff, visitors, and
neighbors from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, and
A S P I R AT I O N S perspectives. We recognize and value the diversity that is
Student Affairs’ philosophy is grounded in the Aspirations for present within the Hokie Nation. We practice the Principles
Student Learning. Embracing them helps students find and of Community as we appreciate differences and embrace the
define themselves through intentional reflection on all they are complexities of living in a multicultural, global society.
learning.
n Commit to unwavering curiosity: Virginia Tech To members of the Virginia Tech community from across the
students will be inspired to lead lives of curiosity, United States and from countries throughout the world, know
embracing a lifelong commitment to intellectual that we welcome your ideas and perspectives. We believe
development. the collaboration of cultures brings forth greater creativity,
n Pursue self-understanding and integrity: Virginia innovation, understanding, and learning for everyone. Every
Tech students will form a set of affirmative values and student deserves to thrive, and a sense of belonging and
develop the self-understanding to integrate these values wellbeing are crucial for academic, personal, and social success.
into their decision-making. We are dedicated to affirming our community members,
n Practice civility: Virginia Tech students will creating connections for them, and assuring an ongoing
understand and commit to civility as a way of life in their commitment to their development.
interactions with others.
n Prepare for a life of courageous leadership: Virginia
Tech students will be courageous leaders who serve as
change agents and make the world more humane and
just.
n Embrace Ut Prosim as a way of life:
Virginia Tech students will enrich their
lives through service to others.

STRENGTHS
At Virginia Tech, students are encouraged
to focus on their gifts and talents,
developing them into true strengths.
Research shows that people are much more
engaged in their work when they utilize
their strengths.

Student Affairs offers CliftonStrengths®, an

assessment tool that provides students with
the knowledge and vocabulary to describe
their talents and the areas in which they
excel. Students who know their strengths

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PROTOCOLS & STANDARDS

A CADET WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT OR

STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO.
- THE CADET HONOR CODE

The Corps maintains standards implemented for the benefit, and severe sanctions. There is no more critical issue for which
education, and safety of every cadet. Support from the cadet’s you can provide support to the commandant’s staff than the
family is key in each of the following areas. prevention of alcohol abuse. We feel it is extremely important
that you understand the consequences for cadets should they
HONOR SYSTEM violate this policy.
Cadets are taught the cadet Honor Code from the moment
they arrive on campus. Violations will go before the Cadet Underage consumption is not tolerated. Irresponsible
Honor Court to determine the appropriate sanctions. Each consumption by an of-age cadet is not tolerated. Possession of
family should encourage their cadets to avoid possible honor a false identification card by any cadet is not tolerated and is
violations and to live honorably each day. considered an Honor Code violation. Every cadet is required to
report a violation of the Corps alcohol policy, and all alcohol
POLICY ON HAZING related incidents within the Corps will be adjudicated. In all
Hazing is a criminal offense in the Commonwealth of cases involving false identification, the incident will also be
Virginia. The university’s policy on hazing is clearly stated in referred to the Cadet Honor Committee.
the Virginia Tech Student Code of Conduct, and the Corps
adheres strictly to that policy. Hazing is the antithesis of For a first offense, the sanction a cadet may receive could be
positive leadership, and it will not be tolerated in the Corps. a year of military probation and, if a recipient, the loss of the
Cadets must understand that activities purported to be ELS for a minimum of one semester. A second offense at any
“traditions” by older alumni may be considered hazing and will time in the cadet’s career could result in a one-year suspension
be treated as such. Alleged violations of the university’s hazing from the Corps. A third offense could result in dismissal from
policy will be reported to the Virginia Tech Police, the Office the Corps. Any cadet found to have assisted an underage cadet
of Student Activities, or the Student Conduct Office. Deputy in acquiring alcohol could be dismissed from the Corps. Any
commandants will notify the appropriate ROTC professor of sanctions awarded by the Corps will also be accompanied by
any suspected hazing violations. the appropriate university sanction.

MUTUAL RESPECT AND SAFETY In any incident involving alcohol abuse, the commandant’s
Cadets are expected to display proper behavior and respect for staff will inform the respective ROTC unit. Even a first
others at all times. Harassment and assaults of any kind are not offense can have an adverse effect on the cadet’s standing in
tolerated and may involve criminal sanctions. For information an ROTC program and could result in a formal evaluation of
on Corps policies, read the Cadet Regulations. Information on the cadet’s suitability for commissioning. Any offense resulting
Virginia Tech student policies is at studentconduct.vt.edu. in suspension from the Corps makes the cadet ineligible for
participation in ROTC and will result in the loss of all ROTC
ALCOHOL POLICY scholarship monies for the duration of the suspension.
The abuse of alcohol and possession of false identification are
the single largest causes of disciplinary sanctions at Virginia S A N CT I O N S F O R V I O L AT I O N S O F
Tech. The university’s policy regarding alcohol is very clearly CORPS POLICIES
stated in the Student Code of Conduct. The Corps policy Any sanctions will also be accompanied by appropriate
parallels university policy but provides for more immediate university sanctions. All potential hazing violations will be

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adjudicated by a Deputy Commandant’s Disciplinary Hearing. before Sept. 30, 2022, must also withdraw from the university
Sanctions for hazing violations will be closely coordinated with for the remainder of fall semester. They may return as a
the Student Conduct Office. If determined guilty of hazing, a civilian student beginning spring semester without having to
cadet will be awarded sanctions that may include suspension or re-apply for admission to Virginia Tech.
dismissal from the Corps. These sanctions will be in addition
to any university sanctions or sanctions the Commonwealth of Normally, cadets are expected to resign from the Corps and
Virginia may impose. change to civilian status at the end of an academic semester.
However, upper-class cadets and second-semester first-year
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF cadets may request a change to civilian status at any time,
U N D E R STA N D I N G subject to the restrictions outlined in the regulations. If the
Once the school year has begun and after having been briefed cadet desires to remain on campus and if the housing office
on these policies, all cadets will sign an Acknowledgment will not release an upperclass cadet or second-semester first-
of Understanding of the alcohol, hazing policies, and sexual year cadet from the housing contract, or if no bed is available
harassment/assault regulations, which will be maintained in in a civilian residence hall, the cadet may continue to live in
their individual 201 File. the cadet barracks until a bed is available.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY While in this status, they remain a member of the Corps. All
It is university policy that any first-semester cadet (first-year Corps regulations must be adhered to.
or off-campus transfer cadet) who wishes to leave the Corps

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PASSES AND LEAVE

HOW YOUR CADET and expires at midnight. Regular pass is issued and approved
by your cadet’s chain of command.

GETS OFF CAMPUS F A M I LY P A S S

Cadet pass is granted subject to the performance of the Corps. When immediate family members are visiting the Blacksburg
Each year group is authorized a specific amount of pass/leave, area, first-year cadets may request to stay overnight in
and allowances may vary according to Regimental Academics the hotel room with their family members on a Friday or
Policy or other restrictions. Cadets wishing to take leave must Saturday. Family pass will not normally excuse first-year
request permission in writing from their chain of command. cadets from weekend training activities and mandatory Corps
If your cadet needs leave, remind him or her to make the functions on closed weekends, but family passes may begin
appropriate request in advance. after all Corps-related functions have been completed.
Deputy commandants review and approve family pass
CLOSED WEEKENDS requests.
The Corps plays a traditional and visible role in several
university activities. These activities are mandatory events TRAVEL PLANS AFTER FINALS
for the commandant’s staff and every cadet. On weekends All students must depart within 24 hours after their last final.
identified as “closed,” overnight leave from campus will not All students can see their finals schedule at the end of their
normally be approved and passes will not start until after the course descriptions in Hokie SPA or in their class schedule.
scheduled event. Exceptions may be given for major family
events (e.g. reunions, weddings, funerals), family emergencies,
medical appointments, or academic commitments. Normally,
the deputy commandant will verify the family event with
the family before authorizing a cadet to miss a mandatory
function.

H O L I D AYS
First-year cadets observe all university holidays. Because of
closed weekends and ROTC and Corps training activities,
first-year cadets should not expect to go home until
Thanksgiving break. Occasionally a home football game
may occur on a three-day weekend or there is an Army field
training that falls on Fall Family Weekend.

REGULAR LEAVE
Regular leave requests are reviewed and approved by the
cadet’s deputy commandant. Regular leave allows a cadet
to depart beyond a 50-mile radius of campus during open
weekends. In all cases, regular leave requests are reviewed and
approved by the respective deputy commandant.

REGULAR PASS
First-year cadets will sometimes be given pass (depending
on the training schedule), usually on Friday evenings. Pass
authorizes a cadet to travel within a 50-mile radius of campus

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THINGS YOU regiment. Cadets must sit in Corps seating in the South End
Zone for the duration of the game. Visitors may not sit with
SHOULD KNOW the cadets until a specified time, space permitting.

KEY EVENTS
PA R K I N G I N F O R M AT I O N
Parades and Formal Retreats
F O R FA M I L I E S
Formal retreats are held on Upper Quad as the regiment brings
All visitors must pay to park on campus Monday
down the flag in the evening. Formal retreats typically begin
through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. The
at 4:45 p.m. and last about 15 minutes. Parades are held on the
North End Center parking garage on Turner Street is
Drillfield. They usually last about an hour.
available for paid parking seven days a week.

Caldwell March
Detailed information is online at parking.vt.edu. The
The Caldwell March is an important marker in the three
university has made significant changes to parking
phases of training for first-year cadets. The Corps has adopted
rules in recent years.
the 26-mile trek followed by Addison Caldwell, the first
student to enroll at Virginia Tech, as their capstone event.
Cadets march the first 13 miles in the fall to complete the
first phase of new cadet training and the second 13 miles in
PACKAGE DELIVERY
the spring after the end of new cadet training. After each
Students will receive an email with information on where to
march, the first-year cadets are given “unity pass” to spend
pick up packages. Details about mail and package delivery are
time bonding with their buds (other first year cadets in their
available at mailservices.vt.edu/residential-mail.html. Scan the
company), recognizing the accomplishment they could not
QR code below for quick access to the residential mail site.
have achieved alone.

Parents should not feel obligated to attend these events. The

cadets will be happy celebrating with their buds.

Home Football Games

Cadets attend all home football games. They do not need
tickets and will enter the stadium during a march-on with the

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 2022-23 IMPORTANT DATES
INFORMATION TO SAVE

All dates are subject to change. The calendar at vtcc.vt.edu is always the most up-to-date reference.
Fall Semester Homecoming Pass in Review*.........Oct. 14 Spring Semester
New Cadets Move In....................... Aug. 11 Football vs. Miami*......................... ..Oct. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday...... Jan. 16
New Cadet Parade........................... Aug. 18 (Virginia Tech Homecoming) Classes Begin................................... Jan. 17
Classes Begin................................... Aug. 22 **NROTC Navy Ball............................Oct. 21 Regimental Inspection*................. Jan. 28
Regimental Inspection................... Sept. 2 **AFROTC Warrior Day.....................Oct. 22 Military Ball/Senior Banquet........ Feb. 17
Labor Day (no classes)................... Sept 5 Football vs. Georgia Tech*............. .Nov. 5 Spring Break..................................... Mar. 4-12
Football vs. Boston College*......... Sept. 10 Veteran’s Day................................... .Nov. 11 Platoon Tactical Challenge*.......... Mar. 18
D-Day Memorial Trip*..................... Sept. 11 **Marine FTX.....................................Nov. 12-13 Ring Dance*...................................... Mar. 24
Fall Family Weekend....................... Sept. 16-18 Thanksgiving Break......................... .Nov. 19-27 **ROTC FTX Weekend.....................Apr. 1-2
Corps Reunion Formal Retreat..... Sept. 16 Football vs. Virginia........................ .Nov. 26 Caldwell March II (tentative).........Apr. 15
Football vs. Wofford*...................... Sept. 17 Classes End....................................... .Dec. 7 Military Awards Ceremony............ Apr. 20
(Military Appreciation Game) Finals.................................................. .Dec. 9-14 Change of Command*.................... Apr. 29
Football vs. West Virginia.............. Sept. 22 Graduation & Commissioning....... .Dec. 16 Classes End....................................... May 3
**Army ROTC FTX............................Sept.23-25 Finals.................................................. May 5-10
Caldwell March I*............................. Oct. 1 Graduation & Commissioning....... May 12
Fall Break........................................... Oct. 7
* Closed weekends: Cadets are required to attend all mandatory events until dismissed by their cadre.
**Anticipated ROTC event. Check with ROTC to determine if event is mandatory.
Access the Corps Calendar for Google: https://goo.gl/qrZLcR n Access the Corps Calendar for iCal: https://goo.gl/zwf9hQ

All dates are subject to change. The calendar at vtcc.vt.edu is always the most up to date reference.

CONTACTS CADET MAIL

All phone numbers use the 540 area code
During New Cadet Week
Deputy Commandants & Senior Enlisted Advisors
New Cadet First M. Last
COL Craig Alia, 1st Battalion...................231-8597, aliacj@vt.edu
CSM Daniel Willey, 1st Battalion ...........231-2901, dwilley@vt.edu X Battalion X Company
Lt Col Don Russell, 2nd Battalion .........231-0490, druss135@vt.edu Room # Residence Hall
CMC Richard Curtis, 2nd Battalion.......231-1378, richardgc@vt.edu 141 Lane Hall (0213)
Col Bob Shelton, 3rd Battalion ..............231-3488, bobshelton96@vt.edu 280 Alumni Mall
SGM David Combs, 3rd Battalion .........231-0334, dcombs67@vt.edu
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Lt Col Travis Sheets, 4th Battalion........231-9556, tsheets@vt.edu
MGySgt Lance Jones, 4th Battalion...... 231-3941, mguns2bn@vt.edu
Lt Col Carrie Cox, VPI Battalion..............231-8595, cacox@vt.edu During the Academic Year
Mr. Ken Mallory, VPI Battalion ...............231-8620, kemallor@vt.edu Cadet’s Name Cadet’s Name
Pearson Hall East, Room # Eggleston Hall-Main, Room #
Administrative Offices 260 Alumni Mall 440 Drillfield Dr
Main Office, Ms. Robin Atkins ...................231-6413, corps@vt.edu
Blacksburg, VA 24061-9513 Blacksburg, VA 24061-9519
Recruiting Office, LTC Rewa Mariger .......231-2944, rmariger@vt.edu
VT Scholarships & Financial Aid ................231-5179, finaid@vt.edu
Cadet’s Name
ROTC Offices Pearson Hall West, Room #
Army, Ms. Donna Mallet ..............................231-4804, rotc@vt.edu 310 Alumni Mall
Naval, Dr. Francis Cavendish.......................231-1958, fcavendish@vt.edu Blacksburg, VA 24061-9502
Air Force, Capt Lucas Adams .....................231-6404, usaf@vt.edu

Social Media
Commandant @vtcorpsofcadets @vtcorpsofcadets company/16246277/
/CVTCC @vtgrowley

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