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The Program offers students the benefit of professional counseling, small class sizes, a special curriculum, and classes full of like-minded students who are dedicated to academic success in addition to their experience as members of the Corps of Cadets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that application to the Honors Program is by invitation only and is based on high school credentials. Relevant information can be found below.<\/p>\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-features-of-the-honors-program-include\">Key features of the Honors Program include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small, discussion-focused classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular one-on-one tutorials with faculty fostering personal connection and focus on individual goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A specialized curriculum emphasizing leadership, critical thinking, research, and mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive personal &amp; professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships to reward academic commitment<\/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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/20240419_Awards-Parade_EOY_TOY_0272-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets marking in parade\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/20240419_Awards-Parade_EOY_TOY_0272-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/20240419_Awards-Parade_EOY_TOY_0272-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/20240419_Awards-Parade_EOY_TOY_0272-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/20240419_Awards-Parade_EOY_TOY_0272-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/20240419_Awards-Parade_EOY_TOY_0272-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helpful-links\">Helpful Links<\/h4>\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<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/honors\/benefits-of-the-program\/\">Program Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"application\/\">Application Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"FAQ\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\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-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to The Citadel Honors Program page for prospective students! 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