2026 Commencement

Parking Options (see maps below):

General Lot | 800 Radnor Street Road, Wayne, PA 19087

Parade Field Loop Parking Lot | 1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087

PLEASE NOTE: There is construction happening adjacent to campus, so you will need to access the Parade Field Parking Lot entrance on Eagle Road by way of Radnor Road. You will not be able to access Eagle Road east of campus. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Wayne Avenue, Upper Gulph Road, and King of Prussia Road.

General Lot

Parade Field Lot

Because there will be a larger than usual number of guests inside the chapel, and with the presence of Governor Moore and his security team, Valley Forge has modified its security policy for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. 

We will be following the guidelines utilized by most major stadiums in the United States, and limiting the size and style of bags that will be permitted into our Chapel and on campus events for Friday, May 8th, and Saturday, May 9th. With this in mind, we ask you to PLEASE limit the number of items you bring into the Chapel. All bags will be subject to a screening or search if deemed necessary by the Valley Forge Security Team and Staff Members.

Permitted Bags allowed into the Chapel: 

• Clear Tote – Plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″

• Plastic Storage Bag – Clear, one (1) gallon, re-sealable

• Small Clutch Purse – Approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

• An exception will be made for necessary items such as Diaper bags or bags for medical items after proper inspection at the Chapel Entrance. 

Prohibited Bags + Items include, but are not limited to:

• All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag

• Any and all Food and/or or Beverages except Clear Water Bottles

• Backpacks

• Binoculars 

• Briefcases

• Camera bags

• Cinch bags

• Computer bags

• Coolers

• Fanny Packs

• Laptops or Tablets

• Luggage of any kind

• Seat Cushions