Visiting The Citadel

The Office of Admissions hosts prospective cadets on campus several times each year for regularly-scheduled Pre-Knob Overnight Visits and daily for individual visits and campus tours.

Pre-Knob Overnight Visits. The Pre-Knob Program is a rare opportunity for a non-cadet to observe the cadet lifestyle firsthand. In addition to receiving a Knob host, Pre-Knobs spend the night in the barracks, eat in the Mess Hall, and attend classes.  Parents also receive a special orientation program geared specifically toward future knob parents (information on academics, financial aid, cadet lifestyle, etc.).

Eligibility.  Fall Pre-Knob events: Open to any one who has applied for admission (acceptance is not required).  Spring Pre-Knob events: Reserved for accepted applicants.

Sample schedules: Students  .Parents 

Note:  Pre-Knob dates for the 2013-14 school year will be posted here at a later date.

Individual Visits: Individual visits are open to all prospective cadets and their families. These visits include an informal interview with an admissions officer and a cadet-guided campus tour. Appointments are recommended. Choose from the following times this summer, Monday - Friday:

For the regular school year (August - May), interview and campus tour times occur each weekday at the following times:

To schedule an appointment, please call (800) 868-1842 and choose option one (1) for the Office of Admissions.  You can also This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the Office of Admissions to arrange your visit.