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At Valley Forge Military College, you’ll build the discipline and confidence to go anywhere — a four-year university, a U.S. service academy, or a career of your choosing. The Military College of Pennsylvania develops leaders of character and gives you the foundation to succeed; you decide the destination.

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At a Glance

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100%

transfer placement to 4-year institutions

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10:1

student to teacher ratio

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30+

transfer partner institutions

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100%

of students receive financial aid

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Main Calendar

Jun 14

Sunday

2026 Alumni Day

12:00 pm

Jun 15

Monday

Valley Forge Military College Golf Classic

7:00 am

Jun 21

Sunday

ROTC Mini-Camp

All Day

Jul 14

Tuesday

The Forge Leadership Experience Camp

All Day

Aug 07

Friday

Cadet Leadership Arrive

All Day

Aug 16

Sunday

Plebe Arrival

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Aug 24

Monday

First Day of Classes: Fall 2026

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Oct 12

Monday

Midterm Exams Begin

All Day

Oct 15

Thursday

Midterm Exams End

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Nov 20

Friday

Thanksgiving Break Begins

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Nov 29

Sunday

Thanksgiving Break Ends

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Dec 11

Friday

Last Day of Classes: Fall 2026

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Why Maryland’s Governor Wears His Valley Forge Ring — Not His Oxford One

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  Why Maryland’s Governor Wears His Valley Forge Ring — Not His Oxford One Quick answer: At the Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) commencement on May 9, 2026, Maryland Governor …

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Valley Forge Military College ROTC Commissions 36 U.S. Army Second Lieutenants

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Thirty-six cadets took the oath of office and were officially appointed second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, May 10 in the Chapel of St. …

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore ’96A, ’98C Delivers Address at 89th Annual Commencement Ceremony

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a 1996 Valley Forge Military Academy and 1998 Valley Forge Military College alumnus, delivered the Commencement Address as VFMC hosted its 89th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, …

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Sophomore Awards 2025-26

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Valley Forge Military College celebrated the achievements of its graduating members from the Class of 2026 with a Sophomore Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 8 in the Mellon Hall Ballroom. …

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2026-27 Cadet Leadership Positions Announced

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Valley Forge Military College is excited to announce the corps of cadets leadership positions for the 2026-27 academic year.   Cadet Leslie Salguero is the corps’ next Battalion Commander and …

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Valley Forge Military College Accepted into NJCAA, Launching New Era of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) has officially been accepted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), marking a major milestone in the College’s continued growth and commitment to developing …

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Freshman Awards 2025-26

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Valley Forge Military College celebrated the accomplishments of our freshman class with an awards ceremony and luncheon on Friday, April 24 in the mess hall. Cadets were recognized for their …

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Staff and Cadets take part in Path Forward Celebration

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Valley Forge Military College recently held its Path Forward Celebration.   The annual event honors the dedication, growth, and success of our sophomore students as they prepare to continue their …

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ROTC Cadets complete Spring 2026 Field Training Exercise

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Valley Forge Military College ROTC executed the Spring 2026 Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Fort Indiantown Gap this weekend as a culminating exercise to assess the proficiency of cadets prior …

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VFMC hosts 4th Annual National Security Symposium

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Valley Forge Military College hosted the fourth annual National Security Symposium on Friday, April 10 in Mellon Hall. The annual event brings together category experts to discuss U.S. national security …

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