South Carolina Corps of Cadets returns to campus

Sunday, Jan. 8
Various times
The Citadel campus

The Citadel’s first major event in 2023 will be the return of the Corps of Cadets to campus.

Having left for the winter furlough, cadets will return to campus on Sunday, Jan. 8. Throughout the reconstitution process, the Corps will return to the college’s 24/7 military lifestyle in preparation for the spring semester.

First day of spring 2023 classes

Wednesday, Jan. 11
Various times
The Citadel campus

On Wednesday, Jan. 11, spring semester classes will begin for both the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College.

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

Martin Luther King Day of Service and Parade

Monday, Jan. 16
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Holliday Alumni Center
Free, open to the public

On Monday, Jan. 16, the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics — with sponsorship from The Citadel African American Alumni Association (CA4) — will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. in the Holliday Alumni Center, where breakfast will be served to the attending cadets, students, faculty, staff and members of the CA4.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., attendees will hear from guest speakers before the parade, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson Hagood Stadium and will end at 11:30 a.m. at the South Carolina Aquarium.  

After the parade, Citadel cadets will volunteer for service projects with Hope to Home Furniture Resource, Charles Towne Landing and Sweetgrass Gardens.

The MLK Day of Service is a national effort to use the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into a day of community service. It was created by Congress in 1994 through the King Holiday and Service Act.

First parade of the year

Friday, Jan. 20
3:45 p.m.
Summerall Field
Free, open to the public

The Citadel will hold its first military dress parade of the year on Friday, Jan. 20, at 3:45 p.m.

The tradition of parading troops can be traced back to the time of Alexander the Great, and the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Friday afternoon dress parades reflect those drill procedures and movements of the past.

Modern day dress parades are conducted to inspect troops, render honors, preserve tradition and foster espirit de corps. At various times throughout the year, parades are also used to present awards and recognize students, faculty, staff and other notable figures.

For more information, or to view the spring 2023 parade schedule, please visit the Parade Schedule webpage.

President’s List and gold star parade

Friday, Jan. 27
3:45 p.m.
Summerall Field
Free, open to the public

The second military dress parade of the year will honor those cadets and students who were named to the President’s List or who earned gold stars for superior academic performance during the fall 2022 semester.

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

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

The tradition of parading troops can be traced back to the time of Alexander the Great, and the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Friday afternoon dress parades reflect those drill procedures and movements of the past.

Modern day dress parades are conducted to inspect troops, render honors, preserve tradition and foster espirit de corps. At various times throughout the year, parades are also used to present awards and recognize students, faculty, staff and other notable figures.

For more information, or to view the spring 2023 parade schedule, please visit the Parade Schedule webpage.

Semester-long donation for those in need

Fundraiser lasts throughout the spring semester (January-May)
Physical item drop off: Bond Hall Room 164, The Citadel Campus

As part of the Clinical Counseling Programs Diversity initiative, headlined by Bernetha Davis and Nicole Thompson, are collecting monetary and physical items to create homeless/poverty kits. These items will be collected throughout the months of January through May, and then will meet at the end of the fundraiser to put the kits together. The kits will be distributed to local homeless shelters.  PayPal or cash donations are also accepted.

Items needed for each kit:

• Toiletries (Toothbrush/paste, soap, dry shampoo, etc.)
• Rain poncho
• Lightly used blankets
• 2 pairs of socks
• Face masks
• Nonperishables 
• Beanie
• Scarf
• Lightly used clothes (Shirt, Pants, Dresses, Jackets, etc.)

The Citadel Athletics

To purchase tickets, please call 843-953-3647 or visit citadelsports.com/tickets. Media should contact John Brush, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications.

The Citadel Wrestling vs. Truett McConnell and Kaiser Univ.

Friday, January 7
11 a.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Ed Conroy Coaches Show

Monday, January 9
7 p.m.
Sportsbook Charleston (4950 Centre Point Dr.)
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Basketball Military Appreciation Game 1 vs. ETSU

Wednesday, January 11
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets starting at $12 for adults, $8 for youth

There will be a TACs vs. Cadets scrimmage at halftime.

The Citadel Basketball Military Appreciation Game 2 vs. Western Carolina

Saturday, January 14
1 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets starting at $12 for adults, $8 for youth

The Citadel Wrestling vs. App State

Sunday, January 15
2 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Ed Conroy Coaches Show

Monday, January 16
7 p.m.
Sportsbook Charleston (4950 Centre Point Dr.)
Free, open to the public

The Ed Conroy Coaches Show

Monday, January 23
7 p.m.
Sportsbook Charleston (4950 Centre Point Dr.)
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Rifle vs. VMI

Saturday, January 28
All Day
Inouye Marksmanship Center
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Basketball vs. Mercer University

Saturday, January 28
1 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $12 for adults, $8 for youth

Coaches vs. Cancer – cancer initiative to raise money that will benefit Roper St. Frances Care Center and Foundation. Local craft beers will be available at the concession stands.

The Citadel Wrestling vs. App State

Sunday, January 29
2 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Citadel Basketball vs. Chicago State

Monday, January 30
7 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Tickets start at $12 for adults, $8 for youth