Applications for The Citadel Success Institute

Incoming Citadel freshmen can register now for a program designed to help them succeed in their academics and fitness once they enter The Citadel’s 24/7 military lifestyle at the beginning of their fall semester.

The Citadel Success Institute (CSI) is an optional, 23-day program that gives future cadets an opportunity to earn college credit through core curriculum courses, learn and apply crucial academic skills, improve their fitness levels and receive guidance and mentoring from current Citadel cadets, faculty and staff. The goal is to help acclimate future cadets to the requirements and rigors of the college’s military setting.

Statistics show that freshmen participating in CSI are better prepared to succeed at The Citadel.

This year’s CSI session for future cadets will run from July 5 – August 1, costing $3,500. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available; all participants will be considered based upon their FAFSA and need.

To register, click here.

For more information, email csi@citadel.edu or call 843-953-5155.

Star of the West finals

Wednesday, May 3
9 a.m.
Summerall Field
Free, open to the public

Members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets will compete to be recognized as this year’s best-drilled cadet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3.

The Star of the West competition, which began at The Citadel in 1886, is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the precision required in military maneuvers and leadership positions in general.

The winner’s name will be engraved on the Star of the West monument on Summerall Field alongside the names of all previous Star of the West competition winners.

Additionally, the winner will be awarded the Star of the West medal during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets awards convocation on Thursday, May 4.

Awards Convocation ceremony

Thursday, May 4
10 a.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public

The Citadel will honor cadets, veterans and active duty military students for their leadership, service and academic excellence at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 4. The annual awards convocation will be held in McAlister Field House.

More than 50 awards will be presented to cadets in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in areas such as academic performance, leadership, outstanding performance in intramural competitions and more.

Baccalaureate Service and Carillon Concert

Thursday, May 4
2 p.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free, open to the public

The Citadel’s annual baccalaureate service will be held on Thursday, May 4, at 2 p.m. in Summerall Chapel. The baccalaureate service is a multi-faith celebration honoring the graduating class.

Maj. Gen. John S. Grinalds, USMC (Ret.), 18th president of The Citadel, will be the guest speaker.

Grinalds graduated with honors from West Point in 1959 and was the first cadet since 1814 to be commissioned directly into the US Marine Corps. He continued his education as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Geography and graduating with honors. At Harvard University, he earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration, graduating with distinction. In 1989, Grinalds was promoted to Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, a position held until his retirement in 1991. In 1997, he accepted the position as president of The Citadel.

Pinning ceremony for nursing graduates

Thursday, May 4
3:30 p.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free, open to nursing graduates and their guests

The Citadel’s newest graduating class from the Swain Department of Nursing will be symbolically welcomed into their new profession during a ceremony on Thursday, May 4.

The nursing graduates will be recognized at the pinning ceremony which will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Summerall Chapel.

Commencement awards ceremony hosted by The Citadel Graduate College

Thursday, May 4
5:30 p.m.
Holliday Alumni Center
Free, open to CGC graduates and their guests

On Thursday, May 4, all graduate college, undergraduate transfer and veteran students are invited to celebrate their graduation and their fellow students’ academic accomplishments.

The CGC commencement reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., award recipients will receive their awards and have their photographs taken with The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ‘79.

Joint Military Commissioning ceremony

Friday, May 5
9 a.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public (livestream available)

Nearly 200 of the U.S. military’s newest officers will be commissioned in a joint ceremony on Friday, May 5.

The ceremony will recognize Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC cadets.

Citadel cadets who will join the armed services after graduation will take their commissioning oaths during the ceremony. Approximately 30% of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2023 will accept commissions into the military.

The commissioning cadets will be officially sworn in as officers during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6.

Brig. Gen. Terry Bullard, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, will address the soon-to-be officers and their guests.

Long Gray Line parade

Friday, May 5
3:45 p.m.
Summerall Field
Free, open to the public

Approximately 600 senior cadets will take part in the Long Gray Line parade on Friday, May 5. The Long Gray Line refers to the men and women who have graduated from the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and the unique ties that bind those that graduate to others who have come before, and all who will come after.

During the parade, the Class of 2023 Regimental Commander Brandon Johnson will pass the sword and control of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets to Class of 2024 Regimental Commander, Cadet Sullivan Newsome.

Corps of Cadets Commencement ceremony

Saturday, May 6
9 a.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to graduates and ticket-holding guests (livestream available)

Approximately 600 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets will receive their diplomas during the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6.

The doors to McAlister Field House will open for guests at 7:30 a.m. For those on campus who do not have a ticket to attend the SCCC ceremony inside McAlister Field House, The Citadel will be broadcasting a livestream of the entire commencement event in Grimsley Auditorium. Grimsley Auditorium can be located on the college’s virtual map, at position number 15.

For the security of all in attendance, only clear bags will be allowed inside the auditorium. Metal detection and scanning devices will be in place at the entrances.

South Carolina native and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will serve as the speaker for the Corps of Cadets commencement.

For more information on attending or viewing the commencement livestream, click here.

The Citadel Graduate College Commencement ceremony

Saturday, May 6
3:30 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public (livestream available)

The Citadel Graduate College will celebrate more than 450 undergraduate and graduate students during the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.

It will be held in McAlister Field House; doors will open to guests beginning at 2:30 p.m.

For the security of all in attendance, only clear bags will be allowed inside the auditorium. Metal detection and scanning devices will be in place at the entrances.

Member of The Citadel Board of Visitors and Citadel Graduate College alumna Allison Dean Love will address The Citadel Graduate College.

For more information on attending or viewing the commencement livestream, click here.

The Citadel STEM Camp

Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
The Citadel campus
$250, open to rising 5th- 8th graders

Registration is now open for The Citadel STEAM Camp, where rising 5th – 8th grade students can spend a week learning about the future of forensics.

The STEAM Camp will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. starting Monday, June 12 and ending Friday, June 16.

The STEAM camp’s theme for 2023 is “Out of This World: Cosmic Creativity” where rising fifth through eighth grade students can gain real-world knowledge about space from qualified Citadel faculty and cadets. During the STEAM camp, students can learn what it takes to be a Space Force cadet, go on a virtual voyage through the galaxy and have the opportunity to live, eat and work like an astronaut.

The camp costs $250 per student. To register, click here.

For more information, please email Melanie Blanton at melanie.blanton@citadel.edu or call 843-953-7121.

GenCyber Camp

June 19 -23 and June 26 – 30
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily
Thompson Hall, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the media

The GenCyber Summer Camp is geared towards a higher age group, rising eighth through 12 graders, covering topics such as cybersecurity, cyber safety, firewalls, coding and more. The girls camp will run from June 19 until June 23, and the boys camp will run from June 26 until June 30.

Registration is full, but media are invited to attend.

2023 Math Research Experience for Lowcountry high school students and teachers

Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
9 a.m. -3:40 p.m. daily
The Citadel campus
Free, open to the Lowcountry high school students and teachers

The Citadel’s Department of Mathematical Sciences will host a free, week-long camp for high school students and teachers to explore mathematics. The camp will be held from Monday, July 10, to Friday, July 14, and will offer participants the opportunity to have fun solving math problems with Citadel faculty on campus.

On Friday, July 14, at 3 p.m. the public is invited to hear from students about the problems they solved during the week. This will be held inside Grimsley Hall, located on The Citadel’s campus.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with priority given to those submitted by May 15. To apply and learn more information, click here.

Women’s Leadership Series

Every Wednesday from July 12 – August 2
1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Johnson Hagood Stadium
$250 per session, $900 for package of 4 sessions

The Citadel Women’s Leadership Series will hold four different sessions, occurring on Wednesday, July 12, Wednesday July 19, Wednesday July 26 and Wednesday, August 2. The Citadel Women’s Leadership Series is designed to help women grow their leadership competencies and develop increased confidence in their ability to lead themselves and others.

The first series will start with education and assessment of specific leadership skills and will provide opportunities for application, practice, feedback and reflection while building a support system of like-minded women.

Each session is $250 or $900 for all four sessions. To register, click here.

Cyber Camp for teachers

Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28
Thompson Hall, The Citadel campus
Free, open to the media

The purpose of this cyber camp is to instruct high school teachers that are in the cyber and STEM fields to expand their knowledge in regard to cybersecurity and cyber techniques. The Department of Cyber and Computer Science at The Citadel is working with the STEM team to register teachers for this camp.

Registration will close on June 1, click here for more information and how to register.