Requirements for Admission
The following requirements apply to anyone who has completed one or more college courses after graduating from high school:
- Should have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale (a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 is required for consideration).
- Must successfully complete the required coursework.
- Must be medically approved by The Citadel Surgeon (forms provided
by The Citadel after applicant is notified of academic acceptance).
- Must complete a diagnostic Citadel Physical Fitness Test prior to matriculation (form provided by The Citadel over the summer prior to enrolling).
- Must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the date of matriculation (usually mid-to-late August).
- Must not be married
- International students must send in a completed copy of their Undergraduate International Student Immigration Supplement along with their application.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant's character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college, amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. The admissions decision is based upon a complete consideration of an applicant's entire admissions portfolio. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us by calling (800) 868-1842 or emailing admissions@citadel.edu. Additional information may be found in the current edition of The Citadel Catalog, which may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.
Process for Admission
To be considered for admission to the Corps of Cadets, you must provide the following information to the Admissions Office:
- Application form and nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official high school transcript
- Official transcript from each college you've attended
Once you receive a letter of provisional acceptance from The Citadel, you will need to send the following items to the Admissions Office:
- $300 reservation fee
- Medical examination by a physician - form provided by The Citadel
- Signed random drug testing agreement
- Final college transcript
Once you receive a letter of final acceptance from The Citadel, you should
begin preparing for your knob year
