at 5:30 p.m., the group of knobs, led by the upperclassmen tasked with training them, marched onto Summerall Field to take the Cadet Oath.

“I am confident the Corps of Cadets will help lead us out of this pandemic; therefore, I am incentivizing cadets to get vaccinated with an overnight. Additionally, the company with the highest vaccination rate will be excused from the Commandant’s Inspection.”

Eight young men and women, each from different backgrounds, begin to describe why they decided to attend The Citadel.

“We are ready for the challenges the pandemic brings, and maintain resources and best practices used during the last academic year.”

Our year was unique compared to many institutions, as The Citadel maintained a safe, on-campus experience, while keeping COVID cases in check.

Matriculation Day, general information about the newest contingent of cadet recruits Photo above: Matriculation Day for the Class of 2024 at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, August

“Our goal is to simplify finding information for parents and families by putting the resources they’ll need on one, simple web platform.”

“To succeed you’ve got to lead from the front at all times. You are there to show them the way.”

As seen in Charleston Currents The American Ballet Theatre will be in Charleston July 17 for a free outdoor performance at The Citadel’s parade ground, Summerall Field. To attend, you

At this time, there are no changes to campus operations.