The Citadel seeks the enrollment of well-rounded, mature students. Applicant requirements include possessing the motivation and educational achievements to be a successful cadet at The Citadel. Each admission portfolio is reviewed individually with careful consideration.
Cadet Requirements
- Freshmen
- Transfer Students
- International Students:
International Undergraduate Student Enrollment Checklist
Undergraduate International Student Immigration Supplement
All incoming cadets must also meet physical standards similar to those required by the U.S. military (see Fitness Standards).
Non-Cadet Requirements
- Active duty students: Click here for the active duty application for admission.
- Veteran students: Click here for more information on the Veteran Day Program.
The Citadel will determine if the student meets the requirements through a thorough evaluation of each applicant. This includes an applicant’s character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college, amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute. Where any one of these factors is in question, the College may obtain additional information using interviews with the applicant and/or the applicant’s parents or other persons who know the candidate.
The Citadel may request that the applicant submits a written report on goals in life, reasons for choosing The Citadel, or reasons for choosing a particular major field of study. This process is to ensure that the applicant is the right candidate for The Citadel.
