The CitadelMatriculation Headquarters Important Dates Academic Information Parent Information From the Commandant Success Packet The Citadel Success Institute Important Dates for New Cadets Click here to view the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. May 1$300 enrollment deposit due July1Final HS Transcript due to admissions July6Citadel Success Institute begins August 8International student orientation August16Class of 2029 Matriculation Day August 27South Carolina Corps of Cadets fall 2025 classes begin September1Labor Day- Classes held for ALL students September 20 – 222025 Parents’ Weekend November 21- 30Fall Furlough Dec. 17 –Jan. 11Winter Furlough January11S.C. Corps of Cadets return sometime this weekTo be determined by Commandant. January14S.C. Corps of Cadets spring 2026 classes begin January19Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No classes held March6 -15Spring Furlough March20Corps Day (Recognition Day) May 3Last day of class May8Long Gray Line Parade