Special Events for Selected Groups
These events are for selected graduates and their families and are by invitation only.
South Carolina Corps of Cadets
Friday, May 4
Military Commissioning Ceremonies
8-10 a.m. - Army
10-11 a.m. - Air Force
6 p.m. - Navy
Place: Summerall Chapel
Approx. Running Time: As noted
Suggested Arrival: All guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start.
Suggested Parking: Once on-campus parking areas fill, campus parking will be limited to handicapped vehicles. Most visitors will be directed by Public Safety to park near Johnson Hagood Stadium and then walk to Summerall Chapel.
Graduates and Participants: Commissionees, in service uniform, will be instructed where to assemble.
Special Information: These ceremonies are for graduates being commissioned into the Armed Forces and their families. A "swearing-in" ceremony for all branches will take place Saturday morning during commencement exercises. Please, no flash photography or artificial lighting inside the chapel.
Corps of Cadets Alumni Fathers Briefing
10:45 a.m.
This briefing is for alumni fathers presenting diplomas at the cadet commencement
Place: McAlister Field House
Approx. Running Time: 30 minutes
Suggested Dress: Coat and tie for fathers (be prepared for photos immediately following the briefing)
Suggested Arrival: Fathers are asked to arrive no later than 10:35 a.m. in McAlister Field House.
Special Information: Alumni fathers who will be presenting diplomas to their sons or daughters will meet with the associate provost for academic affairs for special instructions. Information will include a walk-through of the presentations on the stage and details on where to meet, park and when to arrive Saturday morning.
Corps of Cadets Legacy Photos
11:15 a.m.
Immediately after the briefing for alumni fathers (approx. 11:15 a.m.) fathers and their graduates will take individual diploma presentation photos for the Alumni News magazine, family photos and the Legacy Photo of all alumni fathers and graduates
Place: McAlister Field House
Approx. Running Time: 45 minutes
Suggested Dress: Coat and tie for fathers; full dress with waistplate or sash (no hats) for cadets.
Special Information: Immediately following the briefing for alumni fathers, individual diploma presentation photos for the Alumni News magazine will begin. Family photos may also be taken at this time. Families are asked to wait in the fieldhouse lobby until the conclusion of the fathers' briefing.
The Citadel Alumni Association Life Membership Ceremony
Noon
New Life Members in the Class of 2012 and their families will gather at the Holliday Alumni Center, 69 Hagood Ave., two blocks from campus. Invitation only.
Place: Holliday Alumni Center
Approx. Running Time: 1 ½ hours
Suggested Dress: Casual for invited guests; full dress with waistplate or sash (no hats) for cadets.
Special Information: Families that purchased a Life Membership in The Citadel Alumni Association for their sons or daughters will receive invitations for up to four (4) people (including the cadet) to this event. A stand-up reception will be held for invitees and the new life members. The cadets will be presented life member plaques by the CAA president at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Corps of Cadets Honors Program Luncheoon
Noon
Certificates will be presented to Honors Program graduating seniors.
Place: Regimental Commanders Riverview Room
Approx. Running Time: 1 hour
Special Information: This is a special luncheon for Honors Program participants and their parents.
Saturday, May 5
Citadel Graduate College Legacy Photo
2:30 p.m.
Alumni parents and graduates will have their photographs taken.
Place: McAlister Field House
Approx. Running Time: 30 minutes
Suggested Dress: Coat and tie for fathers; dress or business suit for mothers; cap and gown for graduate.
Special Information: Family photos may also be taken at this time as well as the legacy group photo of alumni parents and their graduating sons/daughters.