Plan Your Visit to The Citadel
Come explore the historic campus of The Citadel, the South’s top-ranked university, where values like leadership, honor and service shape every aspect of student life. Located in the beautiful and culturally rich city of Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel offers a unique educational environment that blends rigorous academics with a deep commitment to character development.
Inside the Gates: Overnight Program
Spend the night on campus with a cadet host and experience The Citadel firsthand – at no cost. Tour campus, attend classes, eat in the mess hall and sleep in the barracks.
Campus Visit
Join an official weekday visit to tour campus, meet admissions staff and cadet ambassadors, and learn about academics, cadet life and leadership opportunities.
Admitted Student Day
Meet future classmates, explore your major and immerse yourself in cadet life during this one-day event designed to help you envision your Citadel journey.
Cadet Chats
Have a personal Zoom call with a current cadet—ask your questions and hear what life at The Citadel is really like, directly from someone living it every day.
Why Visit The Citadel?
A visit to The Citadel is more than a campus tour, it’s your chance to step into the life of a cadet and experience the pride, discipline and purpose that define our college. When you visit, you can:
- Experience life in the barracks and see what makes the Corps of Cadets unlike any other student body.
- Connect with cadets, professors and college leadership
- Sit in on classes and explore academic programs that match your interests.
- See a day in the life of a Citadel cadet, where structure, teamwork and leadership shape every experience.
- Explore Charleston, one of America’s most beloved cities, located just minutes from campus.
- Learn why The Citadel is ranked the #1 University in the South by U.S. News & World Report.
Cadet Spotlight: Levi Hoegemeyer
“I chose to come to The Citadel to challenge myself and extend my limits.”
I chose to come to The Citadel to challenge myself and extend my limits. Little did I know I would find exactly that and so much more. The Citadel experience is like many things in life, it’s what you make of it. I am confident that the lessons learned, the bonds forged, and the experiences I have had will enable me to lead in the future.
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