About
A VISION FOR YOUR LIFE
Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college offering a Military Model Education committed to equipping young adults to boldly face the challenges of life. It is the Military College of Pennsylvania.™ VFMC is designated as a Pennsylvania National Guard-Friendly School. While VFMC offers a Military Model of Education, cadets have the freedom to choose their path, whether they wish to pursue a service obligation in the Army or PA National Guard or Citizen Leader route.
The mission of VFMC is to educate students within an academic and military environment to transfer to academically competitive four-year colleges, universities, or service academies. The College builds leaders of character – for the future, for the community, for the country, for the world.
APPLYING IS EASY
1. Visit Our Campus
Visits are held on an appointment basis, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When necessary, a visit may be scheduled on Saturday by appointment. Because campus life is best experienced when classes are in session, we encourage candidates to visit during a weekday. Open Houses are also available for those wanting to learn more about the opportunities at Valley Forge.
2. Apply For College Enrollment
We accept applications on an ongoing basis for January or September enrollment. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can be accepted and considered for scholarship opportunities.
Wondering where to start? Learn more about the VFMC Application Process here.
Choose Your Path
At Valley Forge Military College, students have the opportunity to pursue one of three distinct tracks tailored to their career goals and leadership aspirations.
- The Citizen Leader Track is designed for students aiming to develop strong leadership skills and civic responsibility, preparing them for impactful roles in various professional fields.
- Army Early Commissioning Program (ECP) offers a fast-track route to becoming a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, providing leadership training and practical military experience while earning a college degree.
- Similarly, the National Guard Early Commissioning Track (MCAP) supports students on their journey to earning a commission in the military through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to become members of the PA National Guard, blending rigorous academics with specialized leadership training.
Each track emphasizes discipline, integrity, and the skills necessary to excel as a leader in both military and civilian careers.
VFMC ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Valley Forge Military College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org.
MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
VFMC is a member of the National Centers for Academic Excellence Community and is itself a recognized Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
The community and its resources are available at: https://caecommunity.org/