{"id":2,"date":"2023-01-09T15:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-09-16T22:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T22:05:55","slug":"citadel-family-association","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cfa\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to The Citadel Family Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-welcome-to-the-citadel-family-association-cfa\">Welcome to The Citadel Family Association (CFA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Matriculation Day onward, you are automatically part of The Citadel Family Association\u2014a supportive network that\u2019s just a click, call or email away. As your son or daughter takes on the unique challenge of a Citadel education, the CFA is here to support you every step of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our network is made up of parent volunteers whose cadets are currently in upper classes. They\u2019re ready to answer questions, offer guidance and help you navigate this journey. This website and our CFA Facebook pages are regularly updated with information directly from The Citadel, making them valuable and reliable sources for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-mission\">Our Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1993, the Citadel Family Association has remained dedicated to three primary goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To provide information to, and support for, the families of current cadets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To provide families with a forum for discussion of common interests<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To support college initiatives.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-connected\">Stay Connected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join one of our class-specific Facebook groups or follow the main CFA page for updates and conversation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1437822863145477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Facebook Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/151443452099062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Parents of the Class of 2025 Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/731994097156864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Parents of the Class of 2026 Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/698888604785437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Parents of the Class of 2027 Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/570374206764653\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Parents of the Class of 2028 Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1668686427047020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Parents of the Class of 2029 Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also sign up for <a class=\"\" href=\"#\"><a href=\"https:\/\/citadel.campusesp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Citadel&#8217;s Parent and Family Portal<\/a><\/a> to receive newsletters, key updates and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resources\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-dates-and-events\">Key Dates and Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matriculation Day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/2025-2026-academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/commandant\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/Parade-Schedule-Fall_2025-26_RO.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Parade Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.citadel.edu\/root\/images\/Admissions\/pictures\/matriculation-parent-section.jpg\" alt=\"CFA Volunteers\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visiting-the-citadel\">Visiting The Citadel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a trip to see your cadet or attend a campus event? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/visit-the-citadel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit The Citadel<\/a> page has everything you need to make your visit smooth and enjoyable\u2014from maps and parade schedules to visitor parking details. 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