Citadel Military College of South Carolina Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Tyler

My school is know for molding principled leaders. Citadel Cadets are some of the most well rounded people in the world. No matter what you throw at a citadel cadet, they will get it done. This is because of the extroninarly hard first year that cadets go throw. We have a longer freshman year than any other military college and even the service acdemies. This is why citadel cadets are known world wide for they're character.

Sarah

The discipline that the school provides and the leadership training that each individual receives is almost a guarantee for a job when cadets graduate.

Julie

My School is best known for the ring. The ring is a sign that you made the tough journey through the life as a cadet it has a level of prestige that is equal to an ivy league school. The life as a cadet at the Citadel is tough and it is meant to be. Everyone knows that to have gotten the ring means that you have overcome the adversity of a cadets life.

Aaron

Strict Military dicipline and tight brotherhood

Jessica

Getting a good job once you get out and strong alumni base

Robert

producing military leaders, honor code, rigorous 4th-class/freshman year

Terry

For being a military college, and producing people that are mentally, physically, and morally tough. Also, producing honest people.

Michael

The military part.

Eva

The Citadel is a military college. We are known for producing prinicipled leaders in the armed forces. The Citadel is well known for its alumi connections and traditions. In 1993, we let the first female in the corps of cadets. The Civil War was started by Citadel cadets. The shot heard around the world was started by us. The school was established in 1842. It is ranked as one of the best colleges in the south for engineering departments. Military institutions from all over the world send their soldiers/cadets to The Citadel.