Marion Military Institute

Returning Cadets Report
2025-08-11 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-12 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Report dates for all returning cadets who were not designated as ITC cadre. Check-in must be completed a the Guardhouse before moving back in.
To speed up the process

complete both in-processing forms for returning cadets ahead of arrival (both forms must be completed. For cadets not bringing a vehicle, simply mark “no” on the vehicle status form).
pay your account balance online or contact the Business Office.

Classes Begin
2025-08-13 08:00 - 12:00
Start of the Fall 2025 academic semester.

Cresting Ceremony
2025-08-29 13:30 - 15:00
Welcoming freshmen recruits into the MMI Corps of Cadets. 1:30 pm in the Chapel. Parade to follow, then long weekend liberty for the Labor Day holiday. No classes Monday, Sept. 1.

Labor Day Holiday
2025-09-01
No classes. MMI offices closed.
*Cadets are allowed to remain on campus in the barracks if they choose.

Arlington Wreath Laying
2025-09-06 11:00 - 11:30
Two cadets will present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Sat. Sept. 6 at 11:15 am. DETAILS: https://marionmilitary.edu/arlington/

Maryland Mixer
2025-09-07 12:00 - 14:00
Hosted by the McCollum family in Severna Park, MD. DETAILS: https://marionmilitary.edu/maryland/

Tuscaloosa Mixer
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the West Alabama mixer in Tuscaloosa at the 205 Bar & Restaurant on Sept. 18 from 6-8pm. Food & drinks are on the Alumni Brigade! Details: https://marionmilitary.edu/wala/

Family Weekend
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04
Parents & families are welcomed to campus to celebrate their cadets with multiple events happening Friday & Saturday, culminating in the Mothers’ Review parade.

Dove Shoot & Shotgun Drawing
2025-10-16 11:30 - 19:30
The MMI Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, held annually in Safford, Ala. DOVE SHOOT DETAILS

Corps Marches in Veterans Parade
2025-11-11
The entire MMI Corps of Cadets traditionally marches in the National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham each year. Step off at 1:00 pm. Details & parade route: https://nationalveteransday.org/parade

THANKSGIVING BREAK
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-28
Cadets will be able to leave campus FRIDAY at noon before Thanksgiving. They will report back Sunday night after the holiday.

Last Day of Classes
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-01

Dean's Weekend
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07

Final Exams - DEC
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11
Cadets are allowed to leave after their last exam.

Fall Graduation & Commissioning
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
Friday, Dec. 12 for mid-year graduates in the MMI Chapel at 10am. The Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony will immediately follow Commencement.

Classes Begin - Spring Semester
2026-01-08

Last Day to Drop/Add
2026-01-14

Last Day to Withdraw from Individual Course
2026-03-12

SPRING BREAK
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20

Alumni Weekend
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11
AW2026 Details & Registration: https://marionmilitary.edu/alumni-supporters/alumni-resources/aw/

Final Exams - MAY
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-06

Graduation & Commissioning*
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:30
*Note: Graduation is on a Friday this year. LOCATION: Ireland Athletic Center.
