What to know for Parents’ Weekend 2026 at The Citadel

Major events of the weekend include the Ring Presentation Ceremony for The Citadel Class of 2027, the letter ceremony for the Class of 2030 and a Saturday dress parade.

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‘I will be relentless’: Gen. Frank McKenzie inaugurated as The Citadel’s 21st president

When Gen. Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.), ’79, graduated from The Citadel nearly 47 years ago, he left campus a changed man. On Friday, Sept. 25, McKenzie stepped onto the stage

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Most distinguished cadets named to spring 2026 President’s List

The President’s List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. It indicates excellence in academics and military duties.

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Gold stars for spring 2026 awarded to Citadel cadets and students

Gold stars are awarded each semester to cadets and students who have earned a grade point ratio of 3.7 or higher.

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Cadets and students named to The Citadel’s spring 2026 dean’s list

The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours with a GPA of 3.20 or higher.

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The Citadel leads South Carolina in TIME’s inaugural ‘America’s Best Colleges’ ranking

Across South Carolina, there is no better return on investment for college students and parents than The Citadel. That assessment comes from TIME, which recently named The Citadel among America’s

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The Citadel welcomes history-making Class of 2030

The incoming class of 2030 officially reported to campus on Aug. 15 to begin a first year that combines academic coursework with military and physical training.

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Board of Visitors promotes Leah Schonfeld to vice president for human resources

“The Citadel is a great academic institution because of our faculty and staff, and for more than a decade, Leah has been responsible for the recruiting, training and retention of that team.”

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Board of Visitors approves tuition rates for 2026-27

The Citadel Board of Visitors voted to maintain tuition rates for both in-state and out-of-state cadets this upcoming academic year.

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