{"id":2,"date":"2022-01-24T13:38:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T13:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq24\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:05:06","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/","title":{"rendered":"Matriculation Headquarters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-citadel-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"nomarg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\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\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\" id=\"addpad1\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explore\">Matriculation Headquarters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-welcome-to-the-citadel-class-of-2030\">Welcome to The Citadel, Class of 2030!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matriculation HQ<\/strong> is built specifically for our accepted students, to give you the tools, resources and help needed to have a successful Matriculation Day. Please review the information and links on these pages, and remember to check back often. Resources and schedules are added throughout the spring and summer. If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:admissions@citadel.edu\">admissions@citadel.edu<\/a> or (843) 953-5230. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office hours: Monday \u2013 Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"addpad2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat3-970x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat3-970x1024.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat3-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat3-768x811.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat3.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\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=\"944\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat4-944x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat4-944x1024.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat4-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat4-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat4.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat2-1024x1019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat2-1024x1019.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat2-768x764.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/newmat2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/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<\/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\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-matriculation-day\">Matriculation Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Your Citadel journey starts on <strong>Matriculation Day<\/strong>. It\u2019s the day you move into the barracks and start developing a lifelong bond with your classmates. You should expect to arrive early and have a busy day transitioning to your new life as a cadet. Members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/test-citadel-network.pantheonsite.io\/root\/cfa\">Citadel Family Association<\/a> will assist in unloading your car and getting your bags to your room after you check in to your company.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Once all members of the Class of 2030 are checked in, you will begin your formal introduction into the Corps of Cadets and parents will be asked to join the President of The Citadel and his staff in for an overview of the 4<sup>th<\/sup> class system. Your knob year will have officially begun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Matriculation Day 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VodoBGg5qPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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<\/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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-citadel-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"nomarg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test-citadel-network.pantheonsite.io\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/Commandant_Alumni-Message_010-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Group of incoming cadets in blue athletic uniforms walking in formation behind an upperclass cadet in uniform along a campus street lined with palm trees and barracks buildings.\" class=\"wp-image-2201\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-started\">Get Started<\/h3>\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\/matriculationhq\/orientation\/\">Virtual Orientation 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=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/Required-Items-for-Freshmen-2026.pdf\">Packing List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Follow us on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCitadel\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\" style=\"text-decoration: none;padding-right: 10px;font-size: 120%\"><\/i>Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecitadel1842\/\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\" style=\"text-decoration: none;padding-right: 10px;font-size: 120%\"><\/i>Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Citadel1842\"><i class=\"fab fa-twitter\" style=\"text-decoration: none;padding-right: 10px;font-size: 120%\"><\/i>Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/TheCitadel1842\"><i class=\"fab fa-youtube\" style=\"text-decoration: none;padding-right: 10px;font-size: 120%\"><\/i>YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"spacewrap\">\n<h5> Admissions<\/h5>\n<h1>Matriculation Headquarters<\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin-top: -10px\">Matriculation HQ is built specifically for our accepted Corps of Cadet students, to give you the tools, resources and help needed to have a successful Matriculation Day. <strong><u>Matriculation is scheduled for August 15, 2026<\/u><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p> <!-- Virtual Orientation CTA --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/matriculationhq\/orientation\/\" \n       style=\"display: inline-block; 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