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 6 – July 31, 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.

Requiem for a Warrior by Timothy Dusenbury

Sunday, May 3
1 p.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free, open to the public

Requiem for a Warrior is the South Carolina premiere in celebration of our nation’s 250^th anniversary. This event will feature the Catholic University Chamber and Symphony Orchestra. This will be an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, with a solemn and stirring musical tribute to honor the memory of America’s fallen warriors.

This event will be free and open to the public.

Awards Convocation ceremony

Thursday, May 7
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 7. The annual awards convocation will be held in McAlister Field House.

More than 50 awards will be presented to cadets and students 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 7
2 p.m.
Summerall Chapel
Free, open to the public

The Citadel’s annual baccalaureate service will be held on Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in Summerall Chapel. The baccalaureate service is a multi-faith celebration honoring the graduating class.

Pinning ceremony for nursing graduates

Thursday, May 7
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 7.

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 7
5:30 p.m.
Capers Hall
Free, open to CGC graduates and their guests

On Thursday, May 7, 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. 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 8
9 a.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public (livestream available)

The U.S. military’s newest officers will be commissioned in a joint ceremony on Friday, May 8.

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 2026 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 9.

Long Gray Line parade

Friday, May 8
3:45 p.m.
Summerall Field
Free, open to the public

Senior cadets will take part in the Long Gray Line parade on Friday, May 8. 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 2026 Regimental Commander David Ropp will pass the sword and control of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets to Class of 2027 Regimental Commander, Cadet Paul Scarpa.

Corps of Cadets Commencement ceremony

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

Graduating members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets will receive their diplomas during the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

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.

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.

Gen. Glenn M. Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79, 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 9
3:30 p.m.
McAlister Field House
Free, open to the public (livestream available)

The Citadel Graduate College will celebrate graduating undergraduate and graduate students during the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.

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.

Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, USN (Ret.), ’86, will address The Citadel Graduate College.

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

The Citadel STEAM Camp

Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
The Citadel campus
$300, 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 1 and ending Friday, June 5.

This year’s theme is Ocean Odyssey: Exploring the Mysteries of the Deep. Whether building a remote-operated underwater robot, creating accurate artwork about marine wildlife, learning how to photograph over, under, and through water, or experimenting with deep sea exploration technology, campers will dive into the fascinating world beneath the waves. For more information on STEAM Camp, click here.

The camp costs $300 per student. To register, click here.

For more information or questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Albert, jalbert@citadel.edu.