Honors Program Student Testimonials
The Citadel’s Honors Program creates opportunities and meaningful impacts on students lives both inside and outside of the classroom well past their graduation date. Testimonials from past Honors Program students, as far back as 1995, capture the lasting impact of the Program on generations of cadets.
“The Honors Program helped me find my closest friends and has pushed me to be better throughout my time here. It’s provided a space for me to learn and explore, and it is a true community of motivated students. I have traveled with the Honors Program all throughout the east coast presenting research. The professors make the biggest difference, going above and beyond to help out and provide mentorship.”
Jonah Dalton, Class of 2026
“The Honors Program is what enabled me to take this road less traveled at The Citadel. I expected the program to be a group of intelligent and energetic people, but I did not expect to meet some of my best friends from The Citadel in it. The Honors Program truly enhanced my Citadel journey. I am very fortunate to call myself a member of such a welcoming and disciplined group of people.”
J. Alex Garcia, Class of 2026
“The Citadel’s Honors Program certainly played a pivotal role in my academic and personal development at The Citadel. The combination of high quality intellectual exercise and friendship with professors was enriching and rewarding. The extensive writing requirements prepared me well for my current profession and future graduate study.”
Kevin Jarrard, Class of 1995
“In considering the great learning opportunities offered by The Citadel, I know of no other program that prepares a student for academic and leadership success like The Citadel’s Honors Program.”
Matt Pantsari, Class of 1996
“The Citadel is all about challenging yourself. In the Honors Program, you are challenged mentally, to apply your thinking to the real world.
I’ve met some of my best friends through the Program, and being in a program with such like-minded people gave me confidence I needed to know that The Citadel takes education seriously. Some of The Citadel’s most prestigious cadets hail from the Honors Program – and it’s for a reason. Come experience it yourself.”Noah Miller, Class of 2026
“The Honors Program was hands down the biggest factor in my success at The Citadel. Without the Program, I would not be the person I am today. I was provided with opportunity, support, and relationships that I will never forget.”
Jacob Blaser, Class of 2026
“What one finds in the Honors Program is the very best of an already outstanding Citadel education. I count my experiences in the Honors Program, both in and outside of the classroom, as one of the key opportunities of my time at The Citadel. I would encourage anyone who has earned the privilege of participating in this program to do so.”
Brett Strand, Class of 1998
“Being in the Honors Program at The Citadel was one of the best decisions I made as a cadet. The small classes and group discussions were exactly what I wanted and allowed me to flourish as a student.
It also helped me tremendously when it came time for applying to post-graduate opportunities like medical school and the Fulbright Program.”
Arthur Maine Baker, III, Class of 1999
“Joining the Honors Program has been one of the best decisions I have made while at The Citadel. The Honors Program has immersed me into a challenging environment where I received more than an education. I was surrounded by the best professors whose mission was to develop me as a student and a leader. Not only does the Honors Program challenge you through a strenuous academic program, but it teaches you how to set yourself apart from others. In conclusion, I have much respect for the Program and commend those who are a part of it.”
Matt Collier, Class of 2012