Virginia Women鈥檚 Institute for Leadership (VWIL)
Mary Baldwin boasts the only corps of cadets in the nation just for women.
The Virginia Women鈥檚 Institute for Leadership (VWIL) is a highly regarded leadership program emphasizing the values of discipline, integrity, and service for both military and civilian career paths.
Through its regimental system and ROTC program, VWIL offers comprehensive leadership training, emphasizing accountability, adherence to standards, and the chain of command.
Benefits of joining VWIL
Benefits of joining VWIL
Academic Success
The cadet corps is a community of supportive and ambitious women who see each other through academic challenges. In VWIL, you find a structured environment meant to encourage you and see you succeed.
Physical training
Participating in our structured physical training and teamwork-based environment will set you up with healthy habits that support mental clarity, good sleep, and more energy.
Bonding with fellow cadets
Our cadets are a diverse group of bright and engaged students. Your experience with them will create deep friendships and connections.
Leadership
The leadership studies minor, required for all cadets, prepares you to motivate and support others, lead through service, and achieve results. You will gain a wealth of leadership knowledge and skills for a global world.
Help Fund Your Education with the VWIL Award
Undergraduate residential and commuter students who are admitted to the聽Virginia Women鈥檚 Institute Leadership (VWIL) program聽will receive a renewable $2,500 award. Please note that this scholarship requires completion of an additional VWIL admission application. Learn more about 香蜜影视 scholarships and more ways to pay for college here.
VWIL by the numbers
VWIL by the numbers
- 95% of alumni thought their VWIL education gave them an edge over those who did not have a military college background.
- 82% of VWIL cadets continue in the corps through graduation.
- 58% of VWIL cadets choose to join the U.S. Military.
- 67% of VWIL cadets are students of color.
- 65% of VWIL cadets come from outside Virginia, with 25 states represented in the corps, including Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Supporting you in your chosen career
Supporting you in your chosen career
Our job is to help each cadet achieve their hopes and dreams.
For those interested in serving in the military (58% of VWIL graduates), we have a very successful commissioning record and high commissioning rates compared to other ROTC units. Our first graduates have reached the rank of O-6 (Navy CAPT, Air Force Col., Army LTC, and Marine Corps LtCol).
Civilian leaders who graduate from VWIL (42%) often find a path in government service, with criminal justice, education, and health sciences the next most chosen careers.
Do you have questions about VWIL? Contact us!
540-887-7042 | vwil@marybaldwin.edu