The Citadel

Official Website: https://www.citadel.edu/

The Citadel is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel is one of the nation's six senior military colleges and is recognized for its leadership development model, academic excellence, military tradition, and commitment to developing principled leaders.

Institutional Mission

The Citadel educates and develops students to become principled leaders in all walks of life through a combination of academic rigor, leadership training, character development, and service.

The Corps of Cadets

The Corps of Cadets is The Citadel's signature undergraduate residential program. Cadets live and learn in a structured military environment that integrates academic achievement, leadership development, physical readiness, discipline, and service.

The Corps experience is designed to prepare graduates to lead in military, public service, nonprofit, and private-sector careers. Leadership education occurs both in the classroom and through practical leadership responsibilities within the cadet chain of command.

Key components of the Corps experience include:

* Leadership development
* Military structure and discipline
* Academic excellence
* Physical fitness
* Character and ethical development
* Teamwork and service

Corps of Cadets:
https://www.citadel.edu/corps-of-cadets/

Cadet Life:
https://www.citadel.edu/cadet-life/

 Leadership Development Model

Leadership development is a defining component of The Citadel experience. Students progress through increasing levels of responsibility while developing skills in communication, decision-making, accountability, teamwork, and ethical leadership.

The leadership model combines classroom instruction, experiential learning, military leadership opportunities, athletics, and student leadership roles to prepare graduates for positions of responsibility throughout their careers.

Leadership Development:
https://www.citadel.edu/leadership/

Academic Programs

The Citadel offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines, including:

* Engineering
* Business
* Intelligence and Security Studies
* Cybersecurity
* Education
* Health and Human Performance
* Humanities and Social Sciences
* Mathematics and Sciences

Academics:
https://www.citadel.edu/academics/

Schools and Departments:
https://www.citadel.edu/academics/schools/

Admissions

The Citadel offers admissions pathways for:

* Freshmen
* Transfer Students
* Veterans
* Graduate Students
* Online Students

Prospective students can learn about academic programs, leadership opportunities, military programs, financial aid, and campus life through the admissions office.

Admissions:
https://www.citadel.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Admissions:
https://www.citadel.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

Graduate College:
https://www.citadel.edu/graduate-college/

 Military Programs and ROTC

The Citadel is designated as a senior military college and offers ROTC programs that prepare students for leadership and potential military service opportunities. Participation in military service after graduation is not required for all students.

ROTC Programs:
https://www.citadel.edu/rotc/

 Career Outcomes

The Citadel prepares graduates for successful careers in:

* Military service
* Engineering
* Business and Finance
* Intelligence and Cybersecurity
* Public Service
* Education
* Healthcare
* Entrepreneurship
* Corporate Leadership

Graduates are recognized for leadership ability, professionalism, adaptability, and ethical decision-making.

Career Services:
https://www.citadel.edu/career-services/

Additional Resources

About The Citadel:
https://www.citadel.edu/about/

Campus Life:
https://www.citadel.edu/campus-life/

News:
https://today.citadel.edu/