About Us

The Citadel Honors Program is a specially designed educational experience designed to challenge students with an outstanding record of academic achievement and a sense of intellectual adventure. This is the college’s premier program for intellectually and academically gifted students who demonstrate a love of learning and wish to participate in rich intellectual discourse over their four-year college career.

Founded in 1987, the Honors Program focuses on building a community of academically curious learners, offering interesting and challenging courses, and developing each student for their future career.

Key features of this program include

• Small classes
• Discussion-style instruction
• Specialized curriculum emphasizing leadership, critical thinking, & interaction
• Regular one-on-one tutorials with faculty fostering personal connection
• Comprehensive personal & professional development

Details on the Honors Program, what makes us different, the application process, and course offerings can be found within this website. If you need additional information or have questions, you are encouraged to contact us.  

Selections for students matriculating in August of 2021 are complete, but late applicants will be considered for the waitlist.

Applicants who will matriculate in August of 2022: Applications will open on August 1, 2021. Applicants are encouraged to apply no later than October 1, 2021 in order to be fully considered for both the Honors Program and the Citadel Scholar full-ride scholarship

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