TO: The South Carolina Corps of Cadets, The Citadel

Since the first Honor System was established in 1915, The Citadel has a long tradition of instilling honor into cadets through the Honor Code.  The Honor Code is unique to The Citadel.  It belongs to and is administered by the Corps of Cadets, serving only other cadets.  This all encompassing responsibility has been passed down through the Corps for generations.  While times have changed, the Spirit of the Code has remained the same.

The Cadet Honor Code must not be feared, but embraced.  The Code is part of life that we instill within ourselves that frees us from dishonesty, unfaithfulness, deceit, and other disdainful aspects of life that inhibit us from being the men and women this world so desperately needs.  At a time like this when society is at a moral crossroads, honor, integrity, and ethics are in high demand.

The Code helps build cadets with these qualities if they chose to make them a part of not only their cadet experience, but life outside of the gates as well.  You will take the values you gain as your time as a cadet and live that way outside of the gates.

As cadets we have the trust of those who came before us to uphold the code and not bring the code or those who live by it any discredit.  It is a cadet's responsibility to preserve an uncompromising commitment to the Code, just as those who came before us have.  As cadets, we have the trust of those who have stood in the Long Grey Line before us to uphold the reputation of The Citadel.

Robert L. Kilgo

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

2010-2011 Cadet Honor Committee

Chairman