The City of Charleston and Small Business Administration present: Lender matchmaking

Friday, Aug. 8
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bastin Hall, The Citadel campus
Open to the public, RSVP is required

On Friday, Aug. 8, The City of Charleston, along with the Small Business Administration and the Veterans Transformational Learning Initiative at The Citadel, will host an event titled “Lender matchmaking.” The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. inside Bastin Hall and is an opportunity for small businesses owners to meet one-on-one with local lenders. All businesses are welcome, please RSVP at this link.

For any questions, please contact backshears@charleston-sc.gov.

Matriculation Day

Saturday, Aug. 16
7 – 10 a.m.
Holliday Alumni Center
Open to the media, RSVP is required

Incoming freshman from the Class of 2029 will report to The Citadel’s campus on Matriculation Day to begin their training as future members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

Cadet recruits will arrive at the Holliday Alumni Center between 7 and 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, to be assigned to their company. They will then proceed to their respective barracks, receive room assignments and physical training uniforms and say goodbye to their families before beginning orientation and training. Volunteer parents from The Citadel Family Association assist the freshman and their parents as they move their belongings into their rooms.

Media is welcome to cover matriculation between the hours of 7 – 10 a.m., with an assigned escort. To coordinate in advance, please contact the Director of Communications at zwatson2@citadel.edu or at (843) 953-3722 / (843) 814-9410.

Oath Ceremony

Monday, Aug. 18
5:30 p.m.
Summerall Field
Free and open to the public

The Oath Ceremony for The Citadel Class of 2029 will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18. The freshman cadet candidates will stand on Summerall Field and take an oath pledging to abide by the college’s core values of honor, duty and respect as future members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

In the spring, the freshman cadets will participate in the Oath Renewal ceremony at Marion Square on Recognition Day.

The Oath Ceremony will be streamed live from The Citadel’s Facebook page and on YouTube.

First day of fall 2025 classes

Wednesday, Aug. 27
Various times
The Citadel campus

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, fall semester classes will begin for both the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College.

For more information on the fall semester’s academic schedule, click here.

Army ROTC summer 2025 commissioning ceremony

Friday, Aug. 29
10 a.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free and open to the public

On Friday, Aug. 29, The Citadel’s Army ROTC Department will hold its summer 2025 commissioning ceremony. This event will take place inside Summerall Chapel at 10 a.m., and is free and open to the public.

The Citadel Athletics

To purchase tickets, please call 843-953-3647 or visit citadelsports.com/tickets. Watch all ESPN+ broadcasts at The Citadel – ESPN Search.

The Citadel Women’s Soccer vs. College of Charleston (exhibition)

Tuesday, Aug. 5
TBD
Washington Light Infantry Field
Free, open to the public
For all events, media should contact Ryan Illardi, Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

The Citadel Women’s Soccer vs. Kennesaw State

Sunday, Aug. 17
2 p.m.
Washington Light Infantry Field
Free, open to the public
For all events, media should contact Ryan Illardi, Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

The Citadel fall sports Meet the Bulldogs

Saturday, Aug. 23
12 – 2 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public
For all events, media should contact Lily Sinclair, Assistant Director for Marketing and Promotions

The Citadel Football vs. North Dakota State University 

Saturday, Aug. 30
12 p.m.
Johnson Hagood Stadium
Tickets go on sale on Aug. 11 
For all events, media should contact Jay Sullivan, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Creative Services

The Citadel Women’s Soccer vs. Stetson

Sunday, Aug. 31
4 p.m.
Washington Light Infantry Field
Free, open to the public
For all events, media should contact Ryan Illardi, Assistant Director for Athletic Communications