Marion Military Institute

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 (America/Chicago)
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

May 8 Graduation
2026-05-08
MMI will conduct its Spring 2026 Commencement (10am) & Commissioning (1pm) Ceremonies on Friday, May 8.

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

Sept 12 Arlington Wreath-laying
2026-09-12 11:00 - 11:30
Two MMI cadets will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11:15 am Eastern. The public is invited to view the ceremony.
