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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.
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 …
Candidates arrive for Mini Camp, head to Fort Knox for Basic Camp
New candidates for Valley Forge Military College’s ROTC and MCAP programs were on campus from June 23-28 for Mini Camp. The week-long training is used to prepare cadets for success …
Valley Forge Military College Joins Prestigious West Point Preparatory Scholarship Program
Valley Forge Military College (VFMC), the Military College of Pennsylvania™, is proud to announce its official partnership with the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) as an approved institution in …
Class of 2025 headed to 26 different colleges and universities
Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) proudly graduated 40 cadets from the Class of 2025, a cohort that exemplified academic excellence, leadership, and personal accountability throughout their two-year journey at The …
College celebrates 88th Annual Commencement and Commissioning Ceremony
Valley Forge Military College celebrated its 88th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10 in the Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion. Forty cadets were recognized for completing the requirements …
2024-25 Sophomore Awards
Valley Forge Military College proudly recognized the achievements of its graduating sophomores during the 2025 Awards Convocation on Friday in the Chapel. From academic excellence to leadership in service and …
2024-25 Freshman Awards
Valley Forge Military College hosted its 2024-25 Freshman Awards Ceremony on Thursday in the Chapel. During the convocation, cadets were recognized for their many diverse achievements during the current academic …
Major General John R. Pippy to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address at Valley Forge Military College
Valley Forge Military College is honored to announce that Major General John R. Pippy, the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, will serve as the keynote speaker for the College’s 2025 …
Launch Your Leadership Journey: The Power of the Early Commissioning Program at Valley Forge Military College
If you’re a driven student with a strong desire to serve, lead, and rise above the ordinary, Valley Forge Military College’s Early Commissioning Program (ECP) is a game-changing opportunity. As …
Character Development: Wes Becton ’83, ’85C (Personal Courage)
Julius “Wes” Becton III MBA, PCC ’83, ’85C was Friday’s Character Development Chapel Series Speaker, kicking off the 2025 VFMAC Alumni Celebration by talking to the cadets and others in …
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