August Calendar Items
As we dive into August and the start of the academic year, here are important matriculation events and details to add to your calendar. With the exception of Convocation, the uniform is duty.
New faculty, please note: portrait times are available August 21, 25, and 26 in the Portrait Studio (Mark Clark Hall, third floor). Faculty and staff who wish to update their portraits may also schedule a session.
- All faculty members are required to have a professional headshot, which will be used on the website.
- All full-time faculty who teach cadets must be in military uniform.
- Faculty who teach only in graduate programs or who are full-time adjunct professors should be in professional business attire.
- Military-style grooming is required.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 15 | 0900–1600 | Student Success Center Open House – Thompson Hall, RM 117 |
| 0900–1500 | Optional meeting for parents and students – Services for Students with Disabilities – Thompson Hall, RM 117 | |
| 1300–1430 | 1842 Scholars Reception (Invitation Only) – HAC | |
| 1300–1500 | Incoming Army Scholarship Students and Parents Welcome – MCH | |
| 1400–1600 | Academic Schools Open House: • Humanities & Social Sciences: Capers Hall, Flag Atrium • Math & Science: Duckett Hall, Auditorium • Business: Bastin Hall, Atrium • Education: Bond Hall, RM 295 • Engineering: Copeland Auditorium – Grimsley Hall, RM 117 | |
| 1530–1700 | Women’s Reception for Incoming Female Cadets – HAC | |
| 1730–1800 | Non-Denominational Gathering Service – Summerall Chapel | |
| 1800–1930 | Religious Activities Open House – MCH, Buyer Auditorium | |
| 1830–2030 | Honors Program Dinner (Invitation Only) – Swain Boating Center | |
| 1930–2030 | Citadel African American Alumni Association Mentor Reception (Invitation Only) – HAC | |
| Saturday, August 16 | 0700–1000 | First-Year Students Report (HAC/Barracks) |
| 0800–1145 | Parents & Family Welcome & Continental Breakfast – McAlister Field House | |
| 0800–1030 | Information Fair – McAlister Field House (Tables ready at 0745) | |
| 1045–1145 | President’s Address to Parents – McAlister Field House | |
| Monday, August 18 | 0845–1130 | New Faculty Orientation – HR Training Room |
| 1145–1245 | New Faculty Luncheon (Invitation Only) – Swain Boating Center | |
| 1300–1530 | New Faculty Training with CEITL&DE Part 1 – Capers 1039 | |
| 1730–1745 | Fourth-Class Oath Ceremony – Summerall Field | |
| 1800–1900 | Academic Advisors Dinner – Bond Hall, RM 295 | |
| 1830–2000 | First-Year Students Meet with Company Academic Advisors – Company Classrooms | |
| Tuesday, August 19 | 0815–0845 | President’s Welcome Address to Class of 2029 – McAlister Field House |
| 0900–1100 | Required LDRS 101 Instructor Training – Bond Hall, RM 275 | |
| 0900–1400 | New Faculty Training with CEITL&DE Part 2 – Capers 1039 | |
| 1230–1330 | CGC Student Q&A – via Zoom | |
| 1400–1600 | Faculty Development Workshop – Grimsley Hall, Climate Center | |
| 1900–2100 | Deans/Department Heads Meet with First-Year Majors | |
| Wednesday, August 20 | 0900–1200 | Advising and Drop/Add for First-Year Students |
| Thursday, August 21 | 0800–1200 | Departmental/School Assessment Meetings (All Faculty) |
| Friday, August 22 | 0800 to 1400 | Veteran & Active Duty Orientation – Bastin Hall |
| Sunday, August 24 | 1230–1900 | Knobs Beach Day – Citadel Beach Club |
| 1300–1600 | Remaining Upper-class Cadets Report | |
| Monday, August 25 | 0800–1700 | Department Heads Advising (except for General Faculty Meeting) |
| 0800–1600 | Faculty Headshot Photos – https://calendly.com/eportraits/faculty-portraits | |
| 1000–1230 | General Faculty Meeting and Luncheon – Buyer Auditorium | |
| 1230–1300 | Active Shooter Training – Buyer Auditorium, MCH | |
| 1400–1600 | Discover Your Library – Daniel Library | |
| Evening | First 8-Week Classes Begin | |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 0800–0900 | Final Academic Advising – All Faculty |
| 0900–1000 | AI Class & Panel (Mandatory for all faculty) – McAlister Field House | |
| 1000–1100 | Final Academic Advising – All Faculty | |
| 1115 | Faculty/Military Lineup for Convocation – McAlister Field House | |
| 1130–1200 | Convocation / Class of 2029 – McAlister Field House | |
| 1230–1600 | Faculty Headshot Photos – https://calendly.com/eportraits/faculty-portraits | |
| 1400–1530 | First Faculty Senate Meeting – Location TBA | |
| 1600–1800 | Student Information Fair – Deas Hall Basketball Court | |
| Wednesday, August 27 | All day | Classes Begin (Day, Evening, Graduate, Online) |
| Thursday, August 28 | 1230–1330 | President’s Address to the Corps of Cadets – McAlister Field House |