The Citadel

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The story of The Citadel is one of compelling vision and rich tradition. For 175 years, Citadel graduates have answered the call to serve.

Founded in 1842, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, offers a classic military college education for young men and women focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. Since its founding in 1842, The Citadel has sought to prepare its graduates intellectually, physically and morally to be productive citizens in all walks of life. Remaining true to this vision, The Citad

06/08/2026

Monday Memory: Who were you standing next to during your last parade?

06/06/2026

The Citadel remembers Thompson Gallety Dicks, The Citadel Class of 1944, and Robert Moffatt Brice, The Citadel Class of 1942, who sacrificed everything on Dog Green Sector of Omaha Beach on D-Day. These men were among the more than 280 Citadel alumni who died in World War II.

Photos from The Citadel's post 06/04/2026

Four years that change everything.

Photos from The Citadel's post 06/03/2026

As Matriculation Day nears, we invite the families and friends of The Class of 2029 to reflect on last year's exciting beginning at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina.

Photos from The Citadel's post 06/02/2026

As we explore the Lowcountry of South Carolina, cadets have the incredible opportunity to take their biology studies beyond the classroom. By engaging with the local Charleston waterways and parks, they can apply their classroom knowledge in practical, real-world settings.

06/01/2026

Ambition. Drive. Persistence. How will you get here?

Photos from The Citadel's post 05/31/2026

“It’s a proud day for The Citadel. Our baseball team has shown tremendous determination and resilience all season long and it showed in the program’s first NCAA Tournament win since 2010,” said The Citadel President Gen. Glenn Walters, USMC (Ret.), ’79. "I’m excited to watch the Bulldogs play another tournament game tomorrow as this incredible season continues.”

Photos from The Citadel's post 05/29/2026

Last week, faculty and staff enjoyed a day at The Citadel Beach House with pizza and games for Employee Appreciation Day. Thank you for your hard work and dedication this school year. The Citadel would not be the same without each and every one of you.

05/28/2026

Rank Feature: Battalion Operations
Cadet Buchholz shares the duties and responsibilities of a Battalion Operations Officer.

05/27/2026

During the National Memorial Day of Observance in Arlington, Virginia, Capt. Dan Eggers, '97, was one of two American heroes honored with a candlelight ceremony. Lt. Col. Travis Taylor, '04, spoke alongside the Eggers family and closed the ceremony by reciting the Cadet Prayer of The Citadel.

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171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC
29409

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