What is the CSI program?
Who is eligible to attend the CSI program?
When is CSI held?
How much does it cost to attend CSI?
Do the students wear uniforms during CSI?
What is the daily schedule like?
What classes are offered during CSI?
Is CSI just like knob year?
How do I apply for CSI?
What is the CSI program?
CSI is a 4-week summer residential transition program for incoming Citadel freshmen
that helps students to prepare for the rigors of knob year in a supportive environment.
It addresses the academic, cadet life, physical fitness, and social challenges
that Citadel students face in their first year on campus.
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Who is eligible to attend the CSI program?
Any incoming Citadel student who has been academically accepted and medically
cleared may attend CSI. Each applicant must submit a brief application essay
describing their purpose for attending CSI. (Please see application materials
for more information on the required essay.)
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When is CSI held?
Two sessions of CSI are offered each summer to accommodate the varied schedules
of incoming students and their families. The content of these sessions is the
same, with the exception of the core courses that are offered, which may vary
slightly between sessions.
Session I: June 1 - June 27, 2008
Session II: July 6 - August 1, 2008
*Please note that if you are an athlete who will participate in Athletic Cadre
in August, you cannot attend Session II because Session II overlaps with Athletic
Cadre. All other students may attend either session.
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How much does it cost to attend CSI?
The total costs for the 2008 program are as follows:
SC Resident: $3059
Out of State: $3935
These totals are based on 4 credit hours and include the cost of parking (optional).
Please see the page on Fees for a detailed breakdown
of costs.
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Do the students wear uniforms?
No. Students wear civilian clothes during CSI. The dress code is included in
the information packet sent to all students who have returned the registration
materials.
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What is the daily schedule like during CSI?
Students follow a highly regimented schedule during the week. Their day begins
with breakfast at 7 am each weekday and ends with bed checks at 10:00 pm. Time
for studying and some free time are built into the schedule each day. Students
are allowed to leave on the weekend, but must remain on campus during the week.
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What classes are offered during CSI?
Each CSI student takes one academic core class, the Orientation 101 class,
and a required physical education class. The following core classes will be
offered in 2008:
Session I - General Psychology (PSYC 201), American National Government (PSCI
102)
Session II - General Psychology (PSYC 201), American National Government (PSCI
102), Introductory Sociology (SOCI 201)
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Is CSI just like knob year?
CSI does not recreate the experience of knob year.
Instead, the point of the program is to be a stepping stone between the student's
life in high school and The Citadel's unique environment. To that end, CSI gives
its students experiences that fall somewhere in between where they're coming
from and where they're headed. For example...
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How do I apply for CSI?
All academically accepted Citadel students will receive application materials
in the mail. You can also contact the CSI Coordinator for application materials.
First, you will need to send in the application form with a $100 application
fee and the required essay to reserve a space in the 2008 program. After we
receive your application, we will mail you the registration materials to complete.
This paperwork, along with payment in full, must be received by May 23, 2008
(Session I) or June 20, 2008 (Session II) in order to register for CSI. Once
this paperwork is processed, you will receive your summer schedule and full
details about the 2008 CSI program in the mail.
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