• At the time of registration, each student must have a Citadel Identification Card made. An appropriate sticker will be affixed to the ID card to indicate the term for which the student is enrolled. These ID cards will be used for library purposes and for identification purposes when using campus facilities. The first ID card is free; the student must pay for each replacement card.
• Activities and Facilities:
  • Students who have paid the College Fee are accorded the privilege of participating in all activities of the College and using all facilities of the College, except the barracks and infirmary, on the same basis as cadets.
  • Parking decals will be issued for a nominal fee by the Office of Public Safety.
  • Students should pick up their athletic tickets at the Ticket Office, McAlister Field House. Tickets are given at no charge to students who have paid the College Fee, but ID cards must be presented.
  • The Citadel Laundry, Dry Cleaners, and Tailor Shop are available on a cash basis. Students will pay cash for services at the time of delivery.
  • The Citadel Infirmary’s primary mission is to provide medical care to The Citadel Corps of Cadets during the regular academic year and boarding students during The Citadel’s Summer Sessions. Given the limited staffing of The Citadel Infirmary, the Infirmary is not able to provide primary health care for non-boarding students. These students should ensure that they have selected a primary health care provider from among the many qualified physicians in the Charleston area. Emergency cases are immediately referred to the appropriate hospital or physician in the Charleston area.
• Communications:
  • Special Bulletin Boards are maintained across from the Post Office and in the Student Lounge area of Mark Clark Hall for the purpose of disseminating information to students. Students are expected to check these boards daily and are responsible for complying with instructions posted thereon.
  • In order to provide for timely communication between officials of the College and students, each student is assigned an e- mail account and is expected to check this account at least once each week and reply promptly to official communications.
• Safety and Security:
  • Citadel Public Safety Officers are State constables and are charged with enforcing all State Laws and all College rules. Their jurisdiction includes the campus and areas contiguous to the campus. These officers are available to provide assistance as needed.
  • All automobiles must be registered as appropriate with the Director of Public Safety, and traffic regulations must be adhered to.
  • Two- and three-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus. There is limited parking for such vehicles near Lesesne gate.
  • All crimes, thefts, dangerous situations, injuries, etc. will be reported to the Public Safety Officer on duty as quickly as possible.
  • The Director of Public Safety operates a lost and found service.
• Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities:
  • The student support programs, services, and activities offered by The Citadel complement and support students’ academic development by:
    • promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and self-confidence;
    • equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
    • developing leadership skills;
    • enhancing moral and spiritual development;
    • increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
    • encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their chosen fields; and
    • providing activities that promote personal health and physical fitness.
  • The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the individual for life.
• Ownership of Intellectual Property:
  • Preamble – The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research, and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff, and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria published in The American Association of University Professors’ “Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).
  • Definitions – Directed Works are defined as those specifically funded or created at the direction of the College, and which may or may not include exceptional use of College resources. They are distinguished from non-directed works, which are pedagogical, scholarly, literary, or aesthetic works resulting from non-directed effort.
    
    Exceptional Use of College Resources is defined as the provision of resources or support by the College for the creation of a work that is of a degree or nature not routinely made available to College employees. Sabbatical leaves, faculty research grants, and faculty development grants awarded by the College upon the recommendation of the Research, Faculty Development, or Sabbaticals Committees, although competitive, are routinely available to the faculty and are therefore deemed non-exceptional unless specifically designated otherwise by agreement between the originator and the Provost.

• Students who have paid the College Fee are accorded the privilege of participating in all activities of the College and using all facilities of the College, except the barracks and infirmary, on the same basis as cadets.
• Parking decals will be issued for a nominal fee by the Office of Public Safety.
• Students should pick up their athletic tickets at the Ticket Office, McAlister Field House. Tickets are given at no charge to students who have paid the College Fee, but ID cards must be presented.
• The Citadel Laundry, Dry Cleaners, and Tailor Shop are available on a cash basis. Students will pay cash for services at the time of delivery.
• The Citadel Infirmary’s primary mission is to provide medical care to The Citadel Corps of Cadets during the regular academic year and boarding students during The Citadel’s Summer Sessions. Given the limited staffing of The Citadel Infirmary, the Infirmary is not able to provide primary health care for non-boarding students. These students should ensure that they have selected a primary health care provider from among the many qualified physicians in the Charleston area. Emergency cases are immediately referred to the appropriate hospital or physician in the Charleston area.

• Special Bulletin Boards are maintained across from the Post Office and in the Student Lounge area of Mark Clark Hall for the purpose of disseminating information to students. Students are expected to check these boards daily and are responsible for complying with instructions posted thereon.
• In order to provide for timely communication between officials of the College and students, each student is assigned an e- mail account and is expected to check this account at least once each week and reply promptly to official communications.

• Citadel Public Safety Officers are State constables and are charged with enforcing all State Laws and all College rules. Their jurisdiction includes the campus and areas contiguous to the campus. These officers are available to provide assistance as needed.
• All automobiles must be registered as appropriate with the Director of Public Safety, and traffic regulations must be adhered to.
• Two- and three-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus. There is limited parking for such vehicles near Lesesne gate.
• All crimes, thefts, dangerous situations, injuries, etc. will be reported to the Public Safety Officer on duty as quickly as possible.
• The Director of Public Safety operates a lost and found service.

• The student support programs, services, and activities offered by The Citadel complement and support students’ academic development by:
  • promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and self-confidence;
  • equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
  • developing leadership skills;
  • enhancing moral and spiritual development;
  • increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
  • encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their chosen fields; and
  • providing activities that promote personal health and physical fitness.
  • The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the individual for life.

• Ownership of Intellectual Property:
  • Preamble – The Citadel has among its primary purposes teaching, research, and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Products of these endeavors include the development and use of intellectual property. It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff, and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria published in The American Association of University Professors’ “Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).
  • Definitions – Directed Works are defined as those specifically funded or created at the direction of the College, and which may or may not include exceptional use of College resources. They are distinguished from non-directed works, which are pedagogical, scholarly, literary, or aesthetic works resulting from non-directed effort.
    
    Exceptional Use of College Resources is defined as the provision of resources or support by the College for the creation of a work that is of a degree or nature not routinely made available to College employees. Sabbatical leaves, faculty research grants, and faculty development grants awarded by the College upon the recommendation of the Research, Faculty Development, or Sabbaticals Committees, although competitive, are routinely available to the faculty and are therefore deemed non-exceptional unless specifically designated otherwise by agreement between the originator and the Provost.

Ownership of intellectual property will reside with the 4 originator, whether a member of the faculty, a member of the staff, or a student, unless: (a) the property is created at the specific direction of the College; or (b) the originator has made exceptional use of College resources in creating it.

At the time when the work is directed by the College or at the time when the College makes exceptional resources available to the originator of intellectual property, the Provost and the originator will together determine ownership and will negotiate a written agreement concerning that property. These determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

• Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the same as those for members of the Corps of Cadets.
• A broken uniform is unattractive anywhere, but it is especially unsuited for a military college campus or classroom. Portions of cadet uniforms are not, therefore, to be worn by non-cadets or cadets in Day Student Status.
• Students’ hair will be neatly trimmed and styled; as will mustaches and sideburns if they are worn.
• Students will wear business attire when attending formal hops and similar occasions when the members of the Corps of Cadets are required to appear in the full dress or white uniform.
• Any student who is not in compliance with minimum standards for personal appearance will be required to leave campus until discrepancies are corrected. Repeated offenses may result in discharge from the College.

• Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas, or information of another person as one’s own without documentation;
• Giving or receiving, prior to an examination, any unauthorized information concerning the content of that examination;
• Using, without authorization of the instructor, notes, books, prompts, or other materials, or receiving verbal assistance to aid in answering questions on an examination;
• Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an examination;
• Asking or permitting another person to take a test or engage in other academic work; or taking a test or engaging in academic work for another, whether voluntarily or for hire, in conjunction with class work or for admissions purposes;
• Violating personal property rights (for example, stealing or attempting to steal tests, keys, or grade books);
• Fabricating data in support of laboratory or fieldwork;
• Engaging in other acts of academic misconduct.

• Expulsion may be the punishment for the following offenses:
  • knowingly making a false oral or written statement in response to an oral or written requirement from an individual or officer of the College authorized by position or function to place such a requirement;
  • violating the academic integrity policy;
  • stealing or the commission of any act which is a felony under the laws of the State of South Carolina or the United States;
  • possessing or using at any time or place, whether on- or off campus, any hallucinogenic, narcotic or other controlled drug or substance or any paraphernalia as defined in South Carolina Code Ann. Sec. 44-53-110, unless authorized by a legal prescription for such substance or otherwise specifically permitted by law;
  • sexual assaults or attempted sexual assaults;
  • sexual harassment (Major), i.e. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
    • submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of a person’s employment, academic standing, or other student opportunities;
    • submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’s employment, academic standing, or other student opportunities;
    • such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person’s work; Interfering with a person’s professional or academic performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work, learning, or social environment.
  • sexual activity on campus (Students may not engage in serious sexual activity on campus. Serious sexual activity may include oral sex, sexual intercourse, or public display of nudity or partial nudity.).
  • violation of a federally protected right (commission of an act of a vicious or immoral nature unbecoming of a Citadel student).
• Dismissal may be the punishment for the following offenses:
  • drunkenness, bringing intoxicating beverages onto the campus, or the possession of intoxicating beverages on the campus;
  • disobedience to the directives of or an act of disrespect to any official of the College;
  • commission of any unbecoming act or one which would tend to bring discredit to the College;
  • discharge or possession of firearms on campus, except under proper supervision on authorized ranges;
  • participation in extremist organizations, gang activities, racist or skinhead organizations, or any activity that will adversely affect the good order of The Citadel.
• Suspension may be the punishment for the following offenses:
  • insubordination or disorderly conduct;
  • calling another student to personal account for actions taken while in the discharge of duties;
  • sexual harassment (Minor), i.e. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
    • submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of a person’s employment, academic standing, or other student opportunities;
    • submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’s employment, academic standing, or other student opportunities;
    • such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person’s work; interfering with a person’s professional or academic performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work, learning, or social environment.
  • such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person’s work; interfering with a person’s professional or academic performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work, learning, or social environment.
  • Any student who damages or destroys any public property connected with The Citadel will pay for damages or destruction. In the case of wanton destruction, the student may be subject to further disciplinary action.

• No student shall be discharged before graduation except by Special Order from the Office of the President or by policy stated in a catalog of the College. The President may, by written authorization, delegate the authority to discharge students administratively to an appropriate official of the College.
• The President has authority to discharge a student:
  • on the student’s application or, if the student is a dependent and acquiesces, on request of the parent or guardian;
  • for whom expulsion, suspension, or dismissal has been recommended;
  • who otherwise fails to meet continuing conditions of admission or matriculation set forth in the College Regulations or a college catalog;
  • on recommendation of the Medical Review Board.
• The Chair of the Board of Visitors will be informed of the discharge of students for disciplinary reasons. With the exception of a Title IX case, a disciplinary finding of expulsion, dismissal, or suspension or an honor finding of expulsion shall be imposed only by the President.

The President may suspend a student temporarily pending a hearing when, in the President’s opinion, such action is in the best interests of the suspended student or the maintenance of good order and discipline.

• A student who has been accused of a disciplinary offense that could require a board or hearing or who has accumulated sufficient demerits to warrant a board or hearing will not be permitted to resign, except with the permission of the President, and must face the prescribed board or hearing. A student who has been given permission to resign by the President in lieu of facing the prescribed board or hearing will be treated by The Citadel as if he or she has been found guilty of the offense in question and has been awarded the maximum punishment authorized.
• A student who has not been given permission to resign but who elects to leave the College with a disciplinary board, hearing, or offense pending that could result in suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, will be suspended, dismissed, or expelled in absentia, as determined by the maximum punishment allowed for the charge in question. The Office of the President will direct the Office of the Registrar to so inform the student.
• A student accused of a violation of academic integrity may resign at any time prior to the final disposition of the case. A student who leaves the College with an honor trial or accusation pending will be expelled in absentia. The Office of the President will direct the Office of the Registrar to so inform the student.

In all cases in which a cadet is discharged for disciplinary reasons, the terms “Discharged,” “Discharged as a result of disciplinary action for violation of student code of conduct,” “Permission to Resign,” “Resigned as a result of disciplinary action for violation of student code of conduct,” or “Administrative Discharge,” as appropriate, will appear on the academic transcript. The following terms are used by the Office of the President in announcing internally the discharge of cadets or non-cadet students for disciplinary reasons. These terms do not appear on the cadet’s or non-cadet student’s academic transcript.

• PERMISSION TO RESIGN indicates that the cadet or non-cadet student has resigned in lieu of facing a board or hearing that could have led to his or her suspension, dismissal, or expulsion from the College. This cadet or non-cadet student will be treated by the College as if he or she has been suspended, dismissed, or expelled, whichever is the maximum punishment the cadet or non-cadet student could have received had he or she elected to face the charge or accusation that had been made.
• SUSPENDED indicates that the cadet or non-cadet student has been required to leave the College for a period of one semester.
• DISMISSED indicates that the cadet or non-cadet student has been required to leave the College for a period of two semesters.)
• EXPELLED indicates that the cadet or non-cadet student has been required to leave the College and is not eligible to return. A cadet or non-cadet student who has been expelled may not enroll in classes in any of The Citadel’s programs–Cadet, Citadel Graduate College or Summer School.

• A student who has been expelled, has been expelled in absentia, or has been given permission to resign with a possible expulsion offense pending will not be eligible for readmission to the College unless new evidence becomes available within one academic semester after the charges were filed or the action of the College is finalized, and that evidence indicates to the satisfaction of the Provost/Dean of the College that the original findings or charges were in error.
• A student who has been dismissed, has been dismissed in absentia, or has been given permission to resign with a possible dismissal offense pending may make written application during the second semester following the semester of discharge for readmission at the beginning of the semester following the application; i.e., a minimum of two semesters must elapse after the semester of dismissal before the semester of readmission. The summer will not serve as a semester for these purposes. Such applications will be considered by the appropriate dean who is responsible for the process of clearing readmission to the College.
• A student who has been suspended, has been suspended in absentia, or has been given permission to resign with a possible suspension offense pending may make written application during the first semester following the semester of discharge for readmission at the beginning of the semester following the application; i.e., a minimum of one semester must elapse after the semester of suspension before the semester of readmission. The summer will not serve as a semester for these purposes. Such applications will be considered by the appropriate dean who is responsible for the process of clearing readmission to the College.

• Investigations will be conducted by persons appropriately trained to conduct such investigations and will be appointed by the administrator with authority granted by the policy which is alleged to have been violated. Hearings will be conducted by officers on boards appointed by the President, the Commandant of Cadets, or the Provost/Designee, as appropriate.
• An individual who has been accused of an offense under investigation may furnish names of individuals and materials to the investigator or policy administrator for purposes of appearance in the hearing.

In all college hearings and boards, to include appeals before the Board of Visitors, the student may be assisted by another student, not to exceed two. Under no circumstances will any faculty or staff member or student who is serving as an advisor for a student before any board or hearing at The Citadel be remunerated for such services. Any faculty or staff member or student serving in such capacity, when appearing before such a board or hearing, will be in the appropriate uniform or other attire for the occasion. Students who are facing disciplinary hearings for an act, which is also the subject of an off campus criminal proceeding, may request that one of the advisors be an attorney. A request to have an attorney present at a hearing or board must be made in writing to the board president two days in advance of the board or hearing. An attorney may act only in an advisory role to the student client. An attorney serving as an advisor may not ask questions of witnesses or board members, represent the student, or actively participate in the hearing process. If the cadet or student has an attorney present as an advisor, the College may, at the discretion of the board president or chairman, have legal counsel present to advise the board.

• Students accused of a violation of disciplinary regulations which may lead to suspension, dismissal, or expulsion are entitled to the following: to have a fair and prompt hearing before an officer or a board of officers of the College; to be informed in writing of the offense of which accused and to have reasonable time to prepare a defense (at least 72 hours after notification); to have as an advisor another student or member of the permanent faculty or staff, not to exceed two, of their own choosing; to be able to cross-examine witnesses against them and to present witnesses in their own behalf; to petition to appeal to the proper authority should the decision go against them; and, with the permission of the President, to resign from the College at any time prior to a hearing or an appeal which they have requested. For cases where the potential punishment is expulsion, the hearing, whether informal or formal, will be taped.
• For offenses that may lead to suspension, dismissal, or expulsion, the Commandant of Cadets will appoint the officer or board of officers to hear cases which involve cadets or students living in the barracks during one of the summer sessions. The Provost/Designee will appoint the officer or board of officers to hear cases which involve non-cadet students or cadets in Day Student Status in the academic year and for students (non-cadet students, cadets, and cadets in Day Student Status) not living in the barracks during one of the summer sessions.
• Based on the evidence presented, the hearing officer or board may recommend any appropriate penalty to the appointing authority. Disciplinary penalties involving suspension, dismissal, or expulsion may be recommended to the President by the appointing authority and shall be imposed only by the President.

• Penalties may be appealed in writing to the authority one level higher than the penalty approval authority.
• An appeal does not provide a second forum in which to present the case. Appeals deal only with how a decision has been reached and not with the decision itself. The following are the exclusive grounds for appeal except in appeals governed by Title IX (20 USC 1681, as prescribed by implementing regulations published at 85 F.R. 30026, et. seq.),
  • that the hearing officer or board failed to provide due process;
  • that significant information has been discovered since the board or hearing, which would probably change the result, but which could not, in the exercise of due diligence, have been presented to the board or hearing.
  • In appeals governed by Title IX 20 USC 1681, as prescribed by implementing regulations published at 85 F.R. 30026, et. seq., the grounds for appeals are:
    • Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter; or
    • New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter, or
    • (iii) The Title IX Coordinator, investigator(s), or decision-maker(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against complainants or respondents generally or the individual complainant or respondent that affected the outcome of the matter.
  • Students who have been suspended, dismissed, or expelled by proper authority are entitled to appeal. The Appeal Process is governed by Memorandum 2-018
  • A student who is under sentence of suspension, dismissal, or expulsion and who has submitted a petition of appeal to the proper authority may request permission of the President to attend classes until final action is taken on the petition of appeal.

• Students are expected to give support and reasonable respect to all barracks staff, proctors, and fellow students. Complaints concerning barracks staff members and proctors should be made in writing to the Commandant of Cadets.
• Students are expected to give proper respect to all Citadel staff members. Use of profanity, “name­calling,” threats, or intimidating behavior of any kind will be considered a reason for removal from the barracks with no refund of fees and full payment of contract required. Students must work with the barracks staff to create the best living/learning environment possible for all students.
• Students are expected to take proper care of The Citadel property. Students found responsible for the abuse of Citadel facilities or equipment will be required to cover costs of replacement or repair.
• Students are expected to abide by the following visitation policy: There will no visitation by non-residents in the barracks.
• Students are expected to report any known rule infraction(s) to the Barracks staff. Failure to report places the student at risk of being held accountable for the infraction(s) as well.
• Students who conduct themselves in a belligerent manner—threatening, pushing, hitting, or shoving—will be required to change rooms or may be removed from the barracks with no refund of fees and full payment of contract is required. Students who find themselves recipients of belligerent acts should withdraw from the situation and report the incident to the barracks proctor.
• The following items are not permitted in the barracks or on campus:
  • firearms unless a student has a concealed weapons permit issued by the State of South Carolina, or a reciprocal state. If so, the student is allowed to store a pistol in her or his vehicle, in accordance with S.C. Code Ann. 16-23-420 and 23-31-210;
  • guns (including b­b guns/pellet guns);
  • fireworks;
  • explosives;
  • lighter fluid or combustible items;
  • knives prohibited by law;
  • bows and arrows;
  • other dangerous weapons;
  • Pets
  • Candles
  • Alcohol
  • Cooking devices/appliances
• Students may be removed from the barracks immediately for possession of any of these items with no refund of fees and full payment of contract required.
• Summer School students are not to engage in serious sexual activity on The Citadel campus. Serious sexual activity may include oral sex, sexual intercourse, or public display of nudity or partial nudity. Engaging in such activity may result in expulsion from the College.
• Citadel Policy prohibits sexual harassment (which includes acts of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking), hazing, and discrimination in any form. Not only are sexual harassment, hazing, and discrimination illegal, they are also unprofessional and seriously undermine the atmosphere of trust which is essential to a healthy learning environment. Incidents of sexual harassment, hazing, and / or discrimination involving a student will be reported to the Commandant for appropriate action.

• Candles of any type and incense are not permitted in the barracks. Any candles or incense found in a barracks room will be removed, and the residents may be subject to a fine. Any contraband that is removed will not be returned.
• Cooking is not allowed in the barracks. Toasters, open­eye burners, microwave ovens, and hot oil popcorn poppers are not permitted in the barracks. Gas, charcoal, and electric grills are not permitted. Coffee makers are permitted.
• Walls and doors of the barracks are easily damaged by tacks, nails, and tape. No materials (i.e. posters, bulletin boards, etc.) may be attached on doors or walls. If a student attaches something on the walls or doors, he / she is responsible for the damage and will be assessed an appropriate fine.
• No parties are allowed in the barracks unless authorized by the Battalion TAC Officer. A “party” is defined as a gathering of more than 6 persons with the intent to celebrate for any reason. This does not include formal or informal meetings and formations.
• Pets and fish are not permitted in the barracks. Stray animals (animals that no one claims) are not to be fed or housed in the barracks. Contact the barracks proctor if such an animal is in the barracks.
• Softball, football, roller­blading, skateboarding, bicycling, and all other sports like activities are not allowed inside the barracks as they are a safety hazard to all (Roller­blading on campus is not authorized). There will be no loitering in the sally port or in front of the barracks.
• Food (except for immediate consumption) is not allowed in the barracks.
• Excessive noise in the barracks, or elsewhere on campus, will not be permitted. This includes the playing of radios or stereos where they can be heard outside the room.
• The throwing of anything off the galleries, or the detonation of explosive devices (fireworks) in the barracks is cause for immediate removal from the barracks.
• Bicycle racks are located on the ground floor of the barracks. Students may store their bikes on these racks (an U­bolt lock is recommended by Public Safety). Bikes are not allowed inside rooms in the barracks or on the galleries. Bicycles may not be locked to any exit handrail of any building. Bikes locked to inappropriate locations will be confiscated.
• Computers
  • The barracks are equipped with computer connections to The Citadel’s campus wide computer network. Students are encouraged to bring their own computers. Specifications that will enable a student’s computer to be connected to the campus wide network are available through ITS.
  • Computer users will not intentionally disrupt the normal operation of College computer systems. All users must respect the confidentiality of College records and the privacy of other users by not trying to access computer accounts, data files, or mail messages which they are not authorized to use. Users may not use unlicensed software on College or personally owned computers and must not copy or distribute software for unlicensed use. All users are expected to conduct themselves in the most proper manner and use only proper, polite language. Sexual or racial harassment or other inappropriate behavior is subject to punishment.
  • Do not remove, without proper authority, Collegeowned computer equipment or furniture from the room to which it is assigned.
  • Do not damage or abuse computer equipment.
  • Do not disrupt computer or computer network operations or interfere with the work of other users.
  • Do not transfer a computer virus or worm knowingly to any computer or computer network.
  • Do not delete or corrupt operating systems or applications software installed on any College computer.
  • Do not participate in on­line subversions, pornographic, extremist, or sexually harassing computer activities.
• Darts and dart boards are not permitted in the barracks as they are considered a safety hazard.
• Deliveries may be made to the reception table at the entrance to the barracks. However, The Citadel does not assume responsibility for any item left or delivered to the reception table.
• Residents of the barracks will be appropriately dressed at all times. Particular care must be taken when going from room to room or to the bathroom and back. A towel wrapped around the body is not considered clothing and is prohibited. Residents who are improperly dressed in their rooms must not be visible to persons outside of the room or barracks. Sunbathing is not authorized in the barracks. Students wishing to sunbathe on campus need to go to The Citadel Boat House.
• Electrical Appliances
  • Electrical appliances with heating coils or other similar appliances are not permitted in the barracks. Irons are permitted.
  • Authorized Appliances: Computer, clock, radio, desk lamp, stereo, heating pad, television, hair dryer, curling iron, hot curlers, hot air popcorn popper, fans, and coffee makers. Electrical surge protectors are highly recommended for students who bring a personal computer. Electrical appliances must be approved and in good working order.
  • Unauthorized Appliances: Microwave oven, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, toaster, toaster oven, electric skillet, fryer, grill, hot plate, sandwich maker, waffle maker, hot oil popcorn popper, extension cord, space heater, any type of halogen lamps / lights, multi­plug outlet without surge protector, and window air conditioners.
  • There can be no storage of flammable or combustible material such as propane cylinders, charcoal, or lighter fluid.
  • Violations of the above polices on electrical appliances may results in sanctions or fines.
• Fire and Fire Safety
  • Fire and fire safety equipment in the barracks and on campus is necessary to protect life and property. Tampering with fire safety equipment or smoke detectors/alarms in any manner is prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in a fine in the amount of the damage caused, and possible removal from the barracks.
  • The removal of ceiling tiles is a fire hazard. This is considered a serious violation of policy. Students who are found in violation of this policy will be removed from the barracks housing by a specified date. A fine of $25.00 per day will be levied for each day past the deadline to move. In the event a ceiling tile is broken or missing, students should notify the barracks proctor and complete a Work Order request.
• Galleries
  • In an effort to maintain a neat and orderly appearance and for property value reasons, students are not allowed to hang articles (laundry, flags, rugs, towels, etc.) from the rails on the galleries or stairways. No furniture is allowed on the galleries or hallways. No smoking is allowed in the barracks. The Citadel is a tobacco-free campus. Students found smoking are subject to dismissal from the barracks.
  • For the protection of all students, items are not to be thrown over the galleries or out barracks windows. Students thrown over the galleries or out barracks windows. Students caught throwing things off the galleries or out windows are subject to removal from the barracks with no refund of fees and full payment of contract required.
  • To keep the noise to a minimum, students should refrain from gathering on the galleries.
• Housekeeping / Trash Disposal
  • Housekeeping services are provided in the barracks, but not for individual rooms. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their room.
  • All trash must be bagged, tied, and taken to the designated trash pick-up site.
• Access to Barracks Housing
  • The barracks are off-limits except to boarding students and to those who are authorized by the Commandant of Cadets or other proper authority.
  • In order to provide a safe and secure environment in these co­educational facilities, all residents of the barracks will be required to show their valid Citadel ID with the appropriate sticker upon entering the barracks. The reception table staff or Public Safety may request to verify a student’s identity at any time to help ensure safety.
  • The barracks will be open and a guard will be on duty in the sally port/front entrance from 0530 to 2300 hours Sunday through Thursday and until 2400 hours Friday and Saturday. No student is authorized to enter the barracks after times noted above. During the time when the front gate/door is locked, a guard will be in the guard room. While residing in a barracks other than Band Barracks, all barracks gates, except the Main Gate, will be permanently locked except for trash removal.
  • Maintenance staff reserves the right to enter a student’s room when acting in an official capacity on behalf of The Citadel. This applies whether the student is or is not present at the time of entry.
• Check­-out
  • Before vacating the barracks, students must officially check­out with the barracks proctor.
  • If a student withdraws from The Citadel, housing fees will be charged until the date of check­out.
  • Students are expected to use and share the furniture provided in the barracks. No additional furniture (ex. old sofas, chairs, tables, etc.) is allowed. Furniture is not to be removed to ensure that all furniture is in place upon checkout.
• Maintenance
  • Maintenance problems within the barracks should be reported on Work Order Request forms available at the reception table on the first floor of the barracks. Maintenance emergencies, such as flooding, electrical problems, and sewer difficulties, should be phoned to 953­ 5093 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and to 953­6557 any other time. Fire emergencies should be phoned immediately to Public Safety at 953­5114. Physical Plant employees reserve the right to enter a student’s room for necessary maintenance.
  • The Citadel has a contract for pest control in the barracks, which includes spraying on a routine basis. Students are asked to help reduce pest problems by sealing and putting away all food items, and bagging their trash. A work order, obtained at the front reception table, must be completed if pest problems arise between routine sprayings.
• Quiet / Study Hours
  • The hours from 7:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, have been designated as “Quiet or Study Hours.” During these hours, noise must be kept to a minimum to allow residents to study and sleep. Stereos, radios, TVs, etc., may be played only with the door closed and at a volume level that will not enable them to be heard outside of the room. Group activities are permitted only in the student rooms (not on the galleries or hallways) or on the quadrangle.
  • If a student or group of students is making loud noise, ask them to be quiet. If your request is not heeded, contact the proctor or guard at the reception table.
  • “Courtesy Hours” are in effect 24 hours a day. During these times, reasonable quiet should be maintained. Loud music or other disturbances are not allowed.
  • During Exams, “Quiet Hours” will be in effect 24 hours a day.
• Room Assignments
  • Students desiring to live in the barracks during Summer Session I or Summer Session II will be assigned a room upon payment of the room and board fee and the signing of the barracks housing contract. Room assignments will be made by the barracks proctor, subject to the Commandant’s approval. The barracks contract is binding for the length of the term for which it is signed. Students may have a private room upon request and upon payment of the additional fee for a private room. Request for specific roommates are honored if both students submit the same request. Request to terminate a room assignment and withdraw from the barracks will be submitted in writing to the Commandant of Cadets.
  • Names of the room occupants will be put on a card furnished by the head proctor, and placed in the holders on the screen door of each room. The head proctor will fill out a card at the time of room assignment with each student’s name, room number, and which bunk they will use (upper or lower).
  • Students may request a room change after the first week of classes. This request must be made with the barracks proctor, and the proper procedure for checking in and out must be followed. Unauthorized room changes will result in a fine of $50.00. Students must occupy their assigned rooms in person and may not sublet to another person.
• Window screens are not to be removed or opened without permission. If screens are opened or removed without permission, a fine will be levied to cover damages assessed in addition to disciplinary action. Residents caught throwing objects from their windows are subject to removal from the barracks housing with no refund of fees and full payment of the contract required.
• Searches
  • The Citadel reserves the right to have authorized Citadel Staff search individual rooms in the barracks when there is reasonable suspicion that a policy violation or illegal activity is taking or has taken place. Room searches for disciplinary reasons are done only where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a resident is concealing substances, property, or contraband or is participating in behaviors which are in violation of college policies. The Citadel reserves the right to conduct a search as necessary whether or not a student is present in the room.
  • Public Safety can secure a search warrant based on probable cause to conduct a search of any premise. If illegal items are discovered in buildings after fire safety checks of the barracks, these items will be confiscated. Unauthorized items confiscated during a search of the barracks will not be returned.
• All students should be aware of and prepared for hazardous weather conditions including tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. In such cases, the proctor will advise students of necessary actions, i.e. evacuation or consolidation to a safe place. Students are required to follow the instructions of the barracks proctor in such cases. All students residing in the barracks should have a plan for alternate housing in the event of severe weather
• The Citadel is a tobacco-free campus. Fines will be levied for false alarms due to smoking in individual rooms even if it is accidental.
• The Citadel does not allow door­to­door solicitation of products or services in the barracks. Printed materials may not be distributed under students’ doors, unless it is college business. Students that notice solicitation taking place should report it immediately to the barracks proctor.
• There are two locations for sunbathing: The Citadel Boating Center and The Citadel Beach House. Sunbathing is not allowed on roof tops, the quadrangle, or galleries.
• Destructive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Students can be held responsible individually, or as a group. Students are subject to removal from the barracks for vandalism. There will be no refund of fees and full payment of contract is required.
• Objects are not allowed to be hung from the inside or outside of windows. Objects are not to be thrown from windows of the barracks. Students caught throwing objects out of the windows are subject to removal from the barracks with no refund of fees and full payment of contract required.

• For health and safety reasons the barracks proctors will conduct room inspections at the midpoint of each term. On the designated day and time, the barracks proctor will check the room for cleanliness and item(s) that are prohibited. Students have the option to be present or not during the inspection. The Room Condition Report form used in checking the student in and out of the barracks will be used for this inspection. If the room does not pass the inspection, a fine or other appropriate sanction may be levied.
• Any student who receives three incident reports, in summer session, will be subject to removal from the barracks. If the student has not moved out by the specified date, a fine of $25.00 per day will be levied for each day past the deadline to move. No fees will be refunded and full payment of the housing contract will be required. Offenses deemed as serious (i.e. drugs, alcohol, acts of rudeness to staff, threatening or violent behavior, vandalism) will be reported to the Commandant for disciplinary action.
• Rooms will be inspected daily. Results of these inspections will be posted on the bulletin board in the guard room. It is your responsibility to check these sheets daily.
• Rooms will not be locked. Students will secure all small, easily pilfered items in their lock boxes.
• Students living in the barracks will clean their own rooms daily. Barracks janitors are not permitted to do any services in the occupied rooms. Barracks janitors will keep the galleries, hallways, stairways, quadrangles, latrines, and showers clean.
• Room inspections will include the following:
  • Floor swept;
  • Bed made;
  • Clothes hung up
  • Trash cans empty;
  • Sink and mirror cleaned.
  • Furniture will not be rearranged or broken down. Furniture, including mattresses, will not be removed from rooms.
• Trunks or other luggage will not be left on galleries. Trunks, boxes, and suitcases may be placed on top of the full press. Excess luggage / boxes must be removed from the room.
• Lights, fans, radios, stereos, coffee makers, and television sets are authorized. However, they will be turned off when occupants are not in the room. No other electrical appliances are authorized.
• Nothing will be tacked or pasted on the walls, woodwork, or furniture of rooms. No advertisements, flags, banners, etc., will be hung or displayed in the rooms.
• No pets / animals are allowed.
• Students will not enter unoccupied rooms.
• Students must be respectful of The Citadel staff members and proctors at all times. Abusive language or intimidating behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Students may be removed from the barracks for inappropriate conduct with no refund of housing fees and full payment of contract required. Students who feel they have been inappropriately treated by a staff member or proctor should report such cases in writing to the Commandant of Cadets.
• Disciplinary Actions
  • The Citadel reserves the right to fine students for rule infractions in the barracks. In addition to a fine, some inappropriate behavior, for example making a false fire alarm, may warrant other actions. Possible sanctions for policy violations and inappropriate behavior include the following:
    • Verbal warning at the discretion of the barracks proctor or staff member;
    • Written report of an incident that becomes a matter of permanent record in the barracks office;
    • Loss of privilege for a specified amount of time as related to the offense (i.e. suspension of visitation) ;
    • Required room change by specified date (If a mandated room change is not completed by the specified date, a fine of $25.00 per day for each day past the deadline is levied);
    • Referral to the Commandant for further sanctions;
    • Removal from the barracks is automatic after three documented incident reports in one term or one serious act of non-compliance (When a student is removed from the barracks housing there is no refund of fees and full payment of contract is required. If the deadline to move has passed, there is a $25.00 per day fine for each day past the deadline.) ;
    • Requirement to pay associated costs when situations resulting from a violation of barracks policy requires a service call by the Physical Plant;
    • Immediate termination of the student’s barracks contract by the Commandant with no refund of fees and full payment of the contract required.

• The Citadel reserves the right to fine students for rule infractions in the barracks. In addition to a fine, some inappropriate behavior, for example making a false fire alarm, may warrant other actions. Possible sanctions for policy violations and inappropriate behavior include the following:
  • Verbal warning at the discretion of the barracks proctor or staff member;
  • Written report of an incident that becomes a matter of permanent record in the barracks office;
  • Loss of privilege for a specified amount of time as related to the offense (i.e. suspension of visitation) ;
  • Required room change by specified date (If a mandated room change is not completed by the specified date, a fine of $25.00 per day for each day past the deadline is levied);
  • Referral to the Commandant for further sanctions;
  • Removal from the barracks is automatic after three documented incident reports in one term or one serious act of non-compliance (When a student is removed from the barracks housing there is no refund of fees and full payment of contract is required. If the deadline to move has passed, there is a $25.00 per day fine for each day past the deadline.) ;
  • Requirement to pay associated costs when situations resulting from a violation of barracks policy requires a service call by the Physical Plant;
  • Immediate termination of the student’s barracks contract by the Commandant with no refund of fees and full payment of the contract required.

Any infractions or violations of regulations by barracks students will be addressed according to the Blue Book and Memo 3-107. Students will be charged for any damages in the barracks.

All fines imposed upon Summer School students will be paid to the Treasurer, The Citadel. A receipt will be given to the offender. Barracks students will take their receipt to the Commandant’s Office to be recorded. Failure to pay fines within one week from the date they are posted may be cause to deny the offending student the privilege of living in the barracks. Fines are listed here: https://www.citadel.edu/root/images/commandant/memos/summer-barracks-regulations.pdf

• Communications
  • Students enrolled in courses in any of The Citadel’s Summer School Sessions must immediately notify the Registrar’s Office and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies Summer School Office of any change of address.
• Dining Services
  • Students in Summer I, and Summer II may purchase meal tickets for use in the dining facility. Good manners and good conduct at the table are required at all times. The throwing of food or any articles, shouting, or unnecessary loud talking or any disorderly or improper conduct in the Dining Hall isprohibited.
  • Meal tickets are not transferable. Students will not loan, sell, or otherwise permit their meal tickets to be used by other individuals. Meal tickets are required for entrance into the Mess Hall. Meal tickets and ID Cards are subject to spot checks in the Mess Hall.
  • Items in the Snack Bar, Gift Shop, and Cadet Store are available to students for purchase.
• I.D. Cards
  • At the time of registration each student must have a Citadel Identification Card made. An appropriate sticker will be affixed to the ID card to indicate the term the student is enrolled for. These ID cards will be used for library purposes and for identification purposes in the barracks. The first ID card is free; the student must pay $5.00 for each replacement card.
• Infirmary
  • The Infirmary located on campus is available on a limited basis for students living in the barracks during Summer Sessions. The Infirmary publishes hours during which a staff member will be on duty. In case of an emergency when the Infirmary is not staffed, students should notify Public Safety. Public Safety’s telephone number is 953­5114, and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The Citadel Infirmary’s primary mission is to provide medical care to The Citadel Corps of Cadets during the regular academic year and boarding students during The Citadel’s Summer Sessions. Given the limited staffing of The Citadel Infirmary, the Infirmary is not able to provide primary health care for non­boarding students. These students should ensure that they have selected a primary health care provider from among the many qualified physicians in the Charleston area. Emergency cases are immediately referred to the appropriate hospital or physician in the Charleston area.
• Insurance
  • If students wish to have personal property insurance, they may be covered by their parent’s home policy or they may choose to take out an insurance policy through another insurance company. The Citadel is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items in the student’s rooms.
• Laundry Facilities
  • There is a coin­-operated laundry with washers and dryers located on campus. There is also a laundry service available to students living on campus. This service is provided to students on a cash basis.
• Public Safety
  • The Public Safety Officers are State constables and are charged with enforcing all State laws and all College rules. Their jurisdiction includes the campus and areas contiguous to the campus. These officers are available to provide assistance as needed.
  • All automobiles must be registered as appropriate with Public Safety, and traffic regulations must be adhered to.
  • Two – and three­-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus. There is limited parking for such vehicles near Lesesne Gate.
  • All crimes, thefts, dangerous situations, injuries, etc., must be reported to the Public Safety Officer on duty as quickly as possible.
  • Office of Public Safety operates a lost and found service.
  • The barracks are patrolled regularly by professional Public Safety officers. The Public Safety office is located near the front entrance to the campus and is available to assist students in any way that might be needed. Public Safety’s telephone number is 953­5114, and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Serious Incidents (Reporting Of)
  • The occurrence on The Citadel campus or the involvement of a student, member of the faculty or staff, or campus dependent as the suspect or recipient of a criminal act (to include, but not limited to: murder, rape, robbery, vehicle theft) will be immediately reported to The Citadel Department of Public Safety by the first member of The Citadel community learning of the occurrence. The individual reporting the incident also has the option of requesting that the appropriate local law enforcement agency be included in the investigation.
  • Students who have been recipients of misconduct and wish to pursue confidential counseling may contact The Citadel Counseling Center for an appointment or referral to specialized community resources.
• Storage
  • Unauthorized appliances / items can be picked up from The Citadel Warehouse on the last day of the student’s enrollment at The Citadel. Students pay the $25.00 fine at the Treasurer’s Office. A receipt must be presented to the Warehouse.
• Student Facilities
  • Boarding students who have paid the College Fee as well as others who have paid an Activities Fee are accorded the privilege of using all facilities of the College.