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Why should I come to CSI?

Students and CSL staff from session 1, 2007

Have you thought about how you will spend the summer before knob year?

Do you want to earn credits toward your Citadel education?
Do you want to develop solid study skills?
Do you want to prepare physically and mentally for knob year?

The Citadel's College Success Institute gives you all this and more!


Congratulations on your acceptance to The Citadel! You have taken the first step toward the goal of earning a degree from the most prestigious military college in the Southeast. But have you considered your next step? College Success Institute may be the answer.

The Citadel’s College Success Institute (CSI) is an intensive summer program that prepares incoming students to succeed academically, physically, and militarily. Former students overwhelmingly agree that CSI is the best preparation you can get for knob year. In addition, students who complete CSI increase their chances of successfully completing knob year.

At College Success Institute you will…
• take 3 required courses and earn up to 4 credit hours
• learn crucial academic skills such as time management, organization, study strategies, and test-taking tips and practice applying them
• improve your fitness level in a physical education course
• be introduced to Citadel culture and requirements and adjust to college in a non-military atmosphere
• receive guidance and mentoring from successful and motivated Citadel cadets

CSI is open to Citadel students in the incoming class of 2012 who have been academically accepted and medically cleared. Let our proven techniques help you make the most of your college experience. Come to CSI and excel!