The Honors Program builds community through small discussion-based classes focused on intellectual discourse. The Distinguished Scholars Program prepares top upperclass cadets for post-graduate international fellowships and study at prestigious institutions. The 1842 Program involves cadets in specialized individual mentoring opportunities focused on leadership.
Selective Academic Programs
We have three distinct academic programs for intellectually motivated students
to explore as a possible fit. Each has their own distinctive qualities.
Academic News
Citadel cadets serve thousands in Kenya while gaining new perspectives on leadership, medicine and the meaning of service.
On deck at The Citadel: Homecoming weekend, the Summerall Guards perform aboard the USS Yorktown, plus an AI and cybersecurity conference.
Leadership is at the heart of everything The Citadel does, but last week, leadership had a megaphone with a series of events that punctuated the college's commitment to developing principled leaders.