On July 29, 2026, UVF announced it will suspend academic operations at the end of the Summer 2026 semester. This independent, community-run site collects the official information, the schools offering UVF students a path forward, and a way to ask for help if you work or live on campus.
The announcement
On July 29, 2026, the University of Valley Forge Board of Trustees announced that the university will suspend academic operations at the conclusion of the Summer 2026 semester, ending 87 years of ministry-focused higher education in Phoenixville, PA. In-progress summer terms and internships will be completed as planned. The board cited decades of financial challenges, unsuccessful efforts to find a strategic partner, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education placing the university on Show Cause status.
UVF has named three official teach-out partners — Eastern University, Messiah University, and Southeastern University — and is retaining essential personnel to support students, preserve academic records, and help with transitions.
Read the official announcement →
Official closure FAQ (updated regularly) →
UVF's official teach-out partner list →
Questions for the university itself: 800-432-8322 or 610-935-0450, or use the "Submit a Question" form on the announcement page.
Where to transfer
These schools have announced specific support for UVF students. Offers are summarized from each school's public pages as of July 31, 2026 and may change — always confirm details directly with the school. The announcement is only days old, so more schools may post offers soon; we'll add them as they're verified. Know of one we're missing? Submit a resource.
St. Davids, PA (about 25 min from UVF)
(800) 732-7669 · [email protected] (undergrad) · [email protected] (grad)
Visit their UVF page →Mechanicsburg, PA
(717) 766-2511 · registrar contact: [email protected]
Visit their UVF page →Lakeland, FL
(863) 667-5015 · [email protected]
Visit their UVF page →Lancaster, PA
[email protected] · call/text (717) 937-2751
Visit their UVF page →Minneapolis, MN
(800) 289-6222 · [email protected]
Visit their UVF page →Mechanicsburg, PA · in-person sites across PA & DE
(724) 689-3929 · [email protected]
Visit their UVF page →Key info
Order official transcripts electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse via UVF's registrar page. If you're heading to a teach-out partner, the Release of Records form (linked on the official FAQ) lets UVF send your transcript to them free of charge — you'll need your UVF student email to complete it. A permanent records custodian for after the closure hasn't been announced yet; watch the official FAQ for updates.
Add your new school to your 2026–27 FAFSA and update your state grant portal. Existing balances to UVF are still owed, and 1098-T forms will be issued on schedule. Federal aid questions: StudentAid.gov or 1-800-433-3243.
Your UVF email, Canvas, and Office 365 access continue until your withdrawal is processed — so complete transcript requests and the Release of Records form while you still have access.
Staff & campus residents
The closure affects more than academics. If you're a staff member, faculty member, or living on campus and need help with housing, moving, employment leads, or anything else, tell us what you need and we'll try to connect you with people who can help.
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