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Visiting The Citadel

The Office of Admissions hosts Virtual Info Sessions and Daily (M-F) Campus Visits for prospective cadets. High School groups are also welcome to participate in virtual visits as well.

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Virtual Info Sessions: The Office of Admissions offers virtual information sessions Monday - Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Virtual Info Sessions are live events with an Admission Officer that are 30-45 minutes in length. Prospective students can use their phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Virtual sessions use the free Zoom video conferencing application (or ZOOM Cloud Meetings app at your smartphone marketplace). NOTE: Participation spots in the session you choose may be limited. If the date and time you select is not available, we will help you find another date and time (close to your original selection) that works for you.

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Through 7 May: Daily (M-F) Campus Visits. Prospective cadets and their families may visit the campus in-person to learn more about The Citadel. These visits occur Monday - Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. They are usually about an hour and forty-five minutes long an include an information presentation, as well as a cadet-guided tour of the campus and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	10:15	1:45
Tuesday	10:15	1:45
Wednesday	10:15	1:45
Thursday	10:15	1:45
Friday	10:15	1:45

Beginning 10 May: The campus shifts to a summer schedule, and daily campus visits will occur at these times -

	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	10:15	1:45
Tuesday	10:15	1:45
Wednesday	10:15	1:45
Thursday	10:15	1:45
Friday	9:30

For health and safety:

Visit slots are limited each day.
Please limit the size of your group to a total of four or less (including the student).
Masks must be worn at all times.
Visitors will have their temperature checked with an infrared thermometer.
If any member of the visiting party is unwell or has a fever on the visit day, we ask that you contact us to reschedule your visit.

Register for a Daily Visit

Pre-Knob

Pre-Knob Overnight Visits. Under normal circumstances, the Pre-Knob Program serves as a rare opportunity for a non-cadet to observe the cadet lifestyle firsthand. In addition to receiving a Knob host, Pre-Knobs spend the night in the barracks, eat in the Mess Hall, and attend classes.

preknob Parents usually also receive a special orientation program geared specifically toward future knob parents (information on academics, financial aid, cadet lifestyle, etc.).

Eligibility. Fall Pre-Knob events: Open to any one who has applied for admission (acceptance is not required). Spring Pre-Knob events: Reserved for accepted applicants.

Unfortunately, as a result of COVID-19, the Office of Admissions is not currently expecting to host any overnight visit programs. In place of the Pre-Knob Program, other virtual engagement opportunities may be announced soon.

High School Group Visits: Student groups are welcome to request a weekday Virtual Info Session. Such events include a short information presentation prior to a Q&A session with a current cadet. To arrange a virtual visit for your high school group, please contact Major Jeff Price in the Office of Admissions.

	ACADEMICS The Citadel’s rigorous academic program offers cadets more than 20 majors and 30 minors that are critical in today’s society. Small classes, challenging faculty, and a wide array of educational support services provide guidance and tutoring for cadets to fulfill their highest academic potential.

	MILITARY Freshmen cadets are immersed in intense military training that continues throughout all four years of cadet life. Cadets are also required to complete four years of military training in the ROTC branch of their choice. These experiences arm cadets with the time-management, discipline and teamwork skills necessary to succeed in both military and civilian careers.

	FITNESS Studies shows that physical fitness helps improve academic performance. The physical fitness pillar requires cadets to meet fitness standards and to participate in regular physical training. Division I athletics and club sports provide additional opportunities to develop teamwork skills in a competitive environment.

	CHARACTER Principled leadership training teaches cadets the value of integrity and moral character in everyday life. The Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics oversees the four-year leader development model which integrates leadership training into the cadet curriculum and gives cadets a competitive advantage that their peers from traditional colleges don’t have.

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