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Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college committed to equipping young men and women to boldly face the challenges of life. It is the Military College of Pennsylvania.™ VFMC is designated as a Pennsylvania National Guard-Friendly School.
Our mission 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.
At a Glance
99%
transfer placement to 4-year institutions
10:1
student to teacher ratio
Success
ECP enables Cadets to commission as officers in the U.S. Army in two years.
Honor
only Military Junior College in the Northeast.
Patrick J. Murphy emphasizes moral courage, leadership in 2025 McMaster Series keynote speech
WAYNE, Pa. — Valley Forge Military College was honored to welcome Patrick J. Murphy to campus on Thursday, November 13 as our 2025 McMaster Speaker Series keynote speaker. Mr. …
Three Cadets recognized with White Star Award
Three Valley Forge Military College cadets were recognized with the White Star Award on Thursday, November 13, 2025 during the McMaster Speaker Series in the Chapel of St. Cornelius the …
Patrick J. Murphy announced as 2025 McMaster Series Keynote Speaker
Valley Forge Military College is pleased to announce that the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, an accomplished attorney, politician, media personality, and the Executive Director of Hilco Global’s Geopolitical Unit, will …
Character Development: Dave Foster (Self-Discipline)
Valley Forge Military College hosted its second Character Development Chapel Speaker Series of the 2025-26 academic year on Friday, October 10, 2025, focusing on the character trait of self-discipline. …
Plebes graduate to cadets with Capshield Ceremony
Valley Forge Military College held its annual Capshield Ceremony on the main area Friday afternoon, marking a defining milestone for the newest members of the Corps of Cadets in front …
Character Development: Captain Frank Vitale ’94 (Loyalty)
Valley Forge Military College hosted its first Character Development Chapel Speaker Series of the 2025-26 academic year on Friday, September 19, 2025. Captain Frank Vitale, a 1994 Valley Forge …
Battle of the Bulge veterans visit monument on campus
“This is undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war, and will, I believe be regarded as an ever famous American victory.” — Winston Churchill The Battle of the …
Fall 2025 Star Ceremony
Valley Forge Military College held its first Star Ceremony of the academic year last week! It was a great way to honor the academic achievements of our returning sophomore cadets …
VFMC Welcomes General (Ret.) Gustave F. Perna to Board of Trustees
Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) announced the appointment of General (Ret.) Gustave F. Perna to the Board of Trustees. A 1981 Graduate of VFMC, General Perna, a retired four-star General …
President’s Video: July 2025
Valley Forge Military College and Foundation President Col. Stuart B. Helgeson gave his latest campus update this week! In the video, President Helgeson explains an operational announcement impacting both …
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