Cadet Life
At MMI, you will find a myriad of events and activities available for each cadet!!
Marion, Alabama is the home to Marion Military Institute and Judson College, a Baptist school for women. MMI's vast campus includes a parade field, dormitories, chapel, classrooms, dining facility, library, health clinic, student activities center, fine arts building, athletic fields, tennis courts, golf course, and rappelling tower. The athletic center has an indoor swimming pool, racquetball court, an indoor rifle range, weight room, wrestling and karate facilities, and a basketball court.
Campus life is regimented and busy. Weekdays begin with First Call at 0600 followed by Breakfast Roll Call (BRC) accountab.JPG)
ility formation and Reveille at 0630 then First Mess (breakfast) from 0645-0745. Academic classes begin at 0755 for high school cadets and 0800 for college cadets. At 1205 cadets have Lunch Roll Call (LRC) accountability formation and 2nd Mess (lunch) is served from 1215-1315. The afternoons are filled with more classes, mandatory drill on Monday and Thursday, Military Science lab on Wednesday, Intramurals or Company Training on Friday and Physical Training daily. The athletic teams and various club activities squeeze their training and events into any available spare time they can find. At 1800 cadets have Dinner Roll Call (DRC) accountability formation followed by 3rd Mess. On Sunday through Thursday evenings there is a mandatory study time, evening Call to Quarters (PMCQ) from 1930-2130 and Taps (lights out) is sounded at 2200. Closed weekends are generally occupied by Corps training, ceremonies, inspections, ROTC field training exercises and academic preparation periods prior to mid-term and final exams.Accountability is an integral part of cadet life at MMI. Cadets may only depart campus on an official trip roster (athletic teams, ROTC training, field trip) or with an approved pass or leave. Cadets with passing academic grades and good citizenship reports (no penalty tours and limited demerits) may qualify for and request a day pass and weekend overnight leave.
Extracurricular activities are an important part of the MMI experience. Cadets may join military-oriented clubs or enjoy musical or intellectual pursuits in a number of organizations. MMI offers participation in Honor Guard, White Knights Precision Drill Team, Swamp Fox, Karate, Ranger Challenge, Normandy Society, Drama, Choir, Band and more. Two new club sports recently added are Lacrosse and Rugby.
