Application Guidelines and Standards

Application Guidelines

At Valley Forge Military Academy, we are committed to fostering a community of driven, disciplined, and motivated young leaders. Our ideal applicants embody the following positive attributes:

• A strong commitment to academic achievement and personal growth

• A willingness to embrace structure, discipline, and leadership training

• A readiness to contribute to and thrive within a cadet-led community

• An eagerness to uphold and respect the Academy’s values and traditions

However, this does not guarantee acceptance. All applicants must go through Valley Forge Military Academy’s full admissions process, during which we evaluate each candidate comprehensively to determine if they meet the Academy’s standards and are ready to thrive within our structured environment. Enrollment is never automatic, and a decision will be made only after this thorough review.

Eligibility Restrictions

To preserve the integrity of our mission and the safety of our community, Valley Forge Military Academy is not able to accept students whose history or current status presents a significant challenge to our structured, disciplined, and leadership-based environment.

VFMA cannot accept applications from individuals who:

• Are not currently enrolled in a school due to expulsion, truancy, or withdrawal without a formal academic transition plan

• Have a consistent pattern of disciplinary infractions at their current or previous schools, including but not limited to:

  • Multiple suspensions or serious behavioral referrals

  • Incidents involving violence, threats, or intimidation toward peers, staff, or faculty

  • Persistent defiance of authority or refusal to comply with school rules

  • Acts of bullying, harassment, or disruptive behavior

Additionally, we do not accept applications from individuals who are:

• Currently serving time in a detention or correctional facility

• On active parole or probation

• Engaged in ongoing legal proceedings for criminal offenses

• Actively using illegal substances or with a documented pattern of substance abuse

• Enrolled in an inpatient or outpatient treatment program for behavioral, emotional, or substance-related concerns

Applicants with past disciplinary or legal challenges may be considered only if:

• They are at least six months removed from the incident or program

• They can provide official documentation demonstrating meaningful progress, stability, and readiness for a highly structured and disciplined environment

VFMA is not a reform school, nor do we serve as a therapeutic or behavioral intervention program. Our program is designed for students who are ready and willing to engage with structure, leadership development, and character-building at a high level.

Our Standards and Expectations

Valley Forge Military Academy takes pride in producing graduates who are strong in mind, body, and soul. Our mission is:

To develop individuals to be fully prepared for the responsibilities of being citizen leaders.

We seek students who are ready to embody the Academy’s philosophy of developing the whole person within an integrated academic and military environment.

Our vision is:

To be a shining beacon, calling young people from around the world to achieve their full intellectual, physical, moral, and leadership potential.

While we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, we hold our students to the highest standards of:

• Integrity

• Character

• Commitment to excellence

Applicants who meet these expectations will thrive within our tightly structured, cadet-led community.

Right to Deny or Defer Admission

As a private institution, Valley Forge Military Academy reserves the right to deny, defer, or withdraw any application that does not align with our mission, vision, or standards for academic, behavioral, or personal readiness. This includes but is not limited to cases where an applicant’s history or current circumstances are inconsistent with the values and expectations of our cadet-led environment.