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The mission of the Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) is to provide minority students with academic, social, and personal support services while attending The Citadel. The MSS Office also assists in creating an atmosphere that is receptive to and appreciative of the history, traditions, and cultures of all members of The Citadel Family and its surrounding communities.

To support this mission, the MSS Office:

Provides academic, social, and cultural programs for students

Designs programs to increase the recruitment and retention rates of minority students

Assists in the development and implementation of policies that facilitate an appreciation of diversity and multicultural issues among all campus constituencies

Serves as the official Access and Equity Representative