1. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
2. Must submit the completed application for admission along with the application fee.
3. Must provide an official copy of the high school transcript for evaluation of academic performance (coursework and grades).
4. Should have accumulated at least 24 hours of college credit with 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) while taking courses equivalent to those offered at The Citadel. Applicants with less than two full-time semesters of college work will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
5. Must be medically approved by The Citadel Surgeon. Forms are here .
6. Must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the date of matriculation (usually mid-to-late August).
7. Must not be married.

International students: The Undergraduate International Student Immigration Supplement must be submitted along with the application for admission.

If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us by calling (800) 868-1842 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Additional information may be found in the current edition of The Citadel catalog.

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