Welcome to The Citadel! We are excited that you are interested in furthering your education with us and hope you find the information on this page helpful as you navigate through the application process as an international student.
Through teamwork, discipline and an intellectually challenging environment, The Citadel educates and develops each of our students to be principled leaders in all walks of life. We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of all students and to providing a stimulating environment that is conducive to their personal growth.
Also, be sure to visit the Office of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies webpage. They are committed to making social, cultural and educational transitions as smooth as possible for international student attending classes on campus.
Application Procedures for International Undergraduate Students
*The Citadel must receive all documentation before an international student is considered for admission.
- Application for Admission
- First-Time Freshmen: Students entering The Citadel as a member of the Corps of Cadets directly upon graduation from high school (may include dual enrollment or AP credit).
- Apply using Common App
- Transfer Students: Students who have already graduated high school AND will have one year or more of college coursework completed before enrolling to earn their degree as a member of the Corps of Cadets.
- Apply using The Citadel App
- First-Time Freshmen: Students entering The Citadel as a member of the Corps of Cadets directly upon graduation from high school (may include dual enrollment or AP credit).
- Official Transcripts
- Submit official high school (secondary school) transcripts. Transcripts must be translated into English using an agency such as WES.
- If college coursework from a foreign institution has been completed, official college transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. All documents must be translated and certified in English. Students who have completed college-level credit from an institution outside of the United States must have the credit evaluated by WES.
- Language Test Scores
- All international applicants are required to submit an English Proficiency Exam unless you reside in a country where English is the ONLY official language. Exam results must be less than two years old.
- International students transferring from a U.S. College: The English proficiency requirement can be waived if you earned English credit at an appropriate level with a grade of B or better from an accredited U.S. two-year or four-year college or university.
- Required minimum scores:
- TOEFL iBT exams – 69
- IELTS – minimum 6.0 overall score with all sub scores of 5.5 of above
- Duolingo English Test (DET) – 95 overall score
- PTE – 48 overall score
- Undergraduate International Immigration Supplement Form
- Complete the form, including all required documents.
- Official Certification of Finances.
- Supporting Documents (bank statements). You must have current, certified bank statements (dated within 45 days of your application date) that substantiate the claims of financial responsibility made on the Certification of Finances by yourself, family and/or sponsor.
- Complete the form, including all required documents.
- Upload Copy of Passport
- The I-20 needs to match your passport/ID exactly.
