The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina

The Citadel Military College is a true inspiration to the next generation of Military. We were there for a celebration and parade. It was most impressive.

Great Military College, outstanding all the process and successful the cadet achieved. Proud Mom. 🙏🏼

Amazing college and beautiful campus.

Beautiful campus and great school. My son is finishing his freshman year here so I’ve visited the school a few times. Not for everyone but if you muster the courage to attend you’ll make something of yourself.

My daughter is so excited to be attending, took the tour, beautiful buildings, landscaping is top notch, leadership is second to none, the students/cadets are well trained well mannered and give hope for our next generation of leaders!

Beautiful military campus steeped with tradition. I visited with a former cadet (now Lieutenant Colonel) to pay respects to those who have served, continue to serve, and are currently in training.

It's a beautiful campus. Well maintained and the architecture is amazing to see.

Clean cut at its best. Given the shenanigans going on at most college campuses today, it was nice to see respect and professionalism on display everywhere. No ragged and torn clothing, no Rand McNally maps running up and down arms (tattoos) no steel dangling from noses, no pants hanging half off butts, one could feel pride in America and hope for the future when touring this vast and beautiful campus. A quick tour showed this to be a non-nonsense, education first, institution. Having been in the military, it did not take me long to figure out that the "fast walkers" were freshmen. They stuck to their designated walkways, off the sidewalks for the most part, walking at a fast clip with a pronounced gait, and making sharp right turns at the corners. We would go back in a heartbeat and you should too when you start to lose faith in America. Different uniforms but it reminded me a lot of Annapolis. God bless the USA.

The Citadel is not only a beautiful campus, wealth of knowledge and fortitude, it's a phenomenal place to come and see a show or host an event yourself! State of the art facilities and friendly staff to boot. Capers Hall is a nice addition to their Field house, Hagood Stadium suite and Chapel (of which I've visited and helped host several events there myself in the past). The stage at Capers is massive, the house is spacious with 250 seats, ticketing booth that's not a tiny box, enclaves to have concessions, merch, different vendors, an art exhibition, partnership venture or any other nice events such as this Piccolo Spoleto SC Public Radio & Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show collaboration! It's a place where you can come, feel welcomed, safe, and have a grand ole time to boot!

Capers Hall! Fantastic Venue! We attended a production by The WSWK Theatre group who was joined by SCETV for a Piccolo Spoleto special. It was nothing short of AMAZING! Music, Singing and Prancing. What an absolutely FUN EVENING! Thank you to the Genius Creativity of Brandon Joyner. Also Bravo to an exciting Cast. Please tune in to their Podcast's to relive these exciting shows. And check out their website to view upcoming events for more fantastic shows

Not only is this one of the finest academic institutions in the South, it is also one of the most beautiful campuses Rich in heritage and tradition and respectful in honor and discupline, The Citadel is a reminder of the history and roots of our nation With a fine group of athletic teams from volleyball to baseball, they are also a local favorite. If you have not been, visit the campus and absorb its beauty and history and make sure you catch a sunset at the boat dock.

I graduated class in 1981 it is constantly rated as one of the top colleges in the nation and one of the top colleges in the south in general in my opinion of course I'm biased. It is the best military college in the United States.

What is not to like about ducks, pictures, alcohol, food and guns! Was that this location for the Ducks Unlimited auction and had a blast watching Everybody spend more money and one night and it takes me to make in 6 months LOL. In the end it's all for a great cause and everybody had a blast and staggered home. It is very well put together and the staff to an excellent job making sure everyone is taken care of and leaves responsibly. Can't wait to visit again for this event next year.

My son spent two months of the summer here learning Mandarin language. My husband, two younger sons and myself drove out for a visit one weekend.

The Citadel is a very historical campus too in Charleston. It's very distinctive as in the whole architecture and everyone there is nice. They have a beautiful marina for sailboats. Highly recommend this college.

Love the school, it will always hold a special place in my heart. The citadel community is always the best.

Decided to visit today after a late lunch. Being new to the south side of the country I have much to still see and explore so since this was close by our lunch location we went for it. Campus isn't enormous but big enough. It was a treat to learn about the campus, cadets and see some history. This is a military college for all branches of service after college should the graduates decide to join the service. My friend and I went to the gift shop, Cathedral, library and museum. The museum is very small (one room), located on the 3rd floor inside the library. Overall a great place to visit.

I can only comment about the weekly "retreat" (cadet parade and review) as this is all we had time to see on campus. Every Friday at 15.45hours, the cadets stand down for the week and the colors are retired. Each platoon marches onto the green, accompanied by a marching school band. There is an announcer and he gives some background to the ceremony and acknowledges visiting dignitaries who are making the review. It's a pretty impressive sight! Most of the undergrads on campus are cadets from what I read. But you also know, they are still college kids. After the retreat, many moms and dads are there to pick up their kids for the week end - complete with laundry to bring home.

They helped me to be a man. Great college, if you can make it. Far as tourism, catch the Friday parades, inspect a lot of the military memorabilia, and enjoy the heritage. A low country must!

It takes you back to those days of basic training and the memories of wearing reflective belts. Long gone are my days of having a Lackland Laser. The students are nice and helpful giving directions to different things on Post. The gift shop on campus has everything you need with a coming Starbucks and looked to be Chick-fil-a. Our visit was during the welcoming back week and things were a little crazy.

The Citadel is a great place to go for a walk and show some out of towners (especially if they served) some awesome military memorabilia and various honors to past Cadets. I was a TA for awhile hear and majority of the Cadets and professors I came in contact with were very nice and informative. If you have any questions just feel free to stop and ask someone, they will surely help. If you enjoy sports all of their tickets are at a steal and is a cool experience, especially the football games!

The Citadel is a great place to take visitors, especially those who have served in the military or have an interest in it and its history. Be sure to check out the memorials around the grounds and read the dedications. The bookstore was recently redone and they're going to be opening a convenience store near it soon. If you're thirsty and have cash, the drink machines outside the bookstore (under the stairs) are cheaper than in the store. Good place to stop for bathrooms too, if you're walking the campus. If you're coming for sports, there isn't a bad seat in the house at football or basketball games. Prices are reasonable too.

The Citadel is a really special place to me. My dad graduated from here in 1988, so my siblings and I grew up visiting the college from time to time. The history of it is really neat, and the campus is pretty despite the more severe look of the buildings (it is a citadel after all). All of the cadets seemed very friendly and polite, and it felt very comfortable for me as a tourist. We visited the small on-campus museum, and that was cool to get a glimpse of Citadel history. We also went to the bookstore/gift shop and found lots of cool souvenirs. The Citadel has played a key role of Charleston's history (as you will learn), so you should definitely take the time to visit this memorable spot.

Honor. Duty. Respect. The core values of every Citadel cadet, alumni, faculty, and staff. As soon as you drive, or walk, on campus, you feel those values in the way the cadets dress, act, and perform in their daily lives. The history of the campus is one which should be enjoyed visually on any given day. Memorials line the parade grounds, events mark significant moments throughout the year, and pretty much every Friday there is a parade of the cadets along Remembrance Way. History starts here.

As a veteran, you can go to school here and NOT WEAR A UNIFORM or be a cadet. The school's VA staff is super helpful. Regarding educational things, as a computer science major, the department may be small, but it is mighty. I don't know so much about cadet life, but as a day veteran student, it's like going to a "normal" college, but with people who a) have to show up to class, b) tend to care more about classes since many have scholarships they want to keep, and c) wear the 2 different outfits all week.

Wish this place has a some kind of tour. The only tours I found were for possible future students and their families. There is a small museum on the 3rd floor of the library. Recommend to check the website the the evening student parades.

The campus was very pretty. We went on a Saturday and it didn't seem like much was going on besides a wedding. I heard if you go on a Friday, the students march and put on quite the show. I'm a huge House of Cards fan and I wanted to get a picture of Frank Underwood's class ring from the "Sentinel"(aka the Citadel).

If you don't know much about the school and are just in town, check out the Friday (and sometimes Saturday) parades around 3pm. There's a full bagpipe band, all of the companies march out, cannons fire fake shells, it's all fun to see and quite impressive. They also have a very walk-able campus with much to see just by parking in the public parking area and walking the grounds. Peek inside the chapel (it's gorgeous and beautiful around Christmas time especially). Check out Mark Clark Hall to see where the cadets get their mail, haircut, and shop for supplies. They also have a full gift shop should you be interested in buying memorabilia, a book by a Citadel grad, an SC trinket, etc. The education is hard to beat. Find out more at www.citadel.edu

Beautiful and unique architecture at this military college! Very glad we had an opportunity to see the grounds.

Fabulous. Everyone so helpful. Beautiful campus. Several times cadets stopped to ask if we needed any assistance.

I work here, so I am going to refrain from my usual yay or nay kind of review and just identify some points of interest. Friday's during the regular school year is the best time to visit, as most Friday's there is a dress parade. This is a full military review for the cadets and they get judged on their performance. The band and pipe band also perform as well, which is the highlight of the event, other than the cannons being fired off. Parade times are different each week so check the parade schedule here: http://www.citadel.edu/root/parade-schedule. Visitor parking is available all around the parade ground, except in front of the barracks. Don't take a chance and park in a permit only lot because you will surely be ticketed by campus public safety. All around the parade grounds are military related artifacts, mostly dating from the Korea/Vietnam era. There is a museum located on the third floor of the Daniel Library, but has a separate entrance on the side of the building closest to the main gate. The museum is free and doesn't take that long to go through. The hours are 12-5 every day. Stop in the library to get help with directions and a brochure for a self-guided walking tour. There are several murals depicting Citadel history as well. The library has two computers available for public use for general internet browsing if you need to look something up or check your email, but no access to a printer. Food options are a little limited on campus, but there is a newly renovated Food Court, nicknamed "The Canteen" to get some food, drinks and a self serve milkshake machine. A gift shop is also available during business hours for souvenirs and a light offering of snacks. Many of the places on campus are available to the general public even though it might not seem that way. There is a barbershop, a print shop (think Kinkos but a lot cheaper), a US Post Office, a Dry Cleaners and tailor shop, and a Cadet Store (not just for cadets despite the name). If you visit The Citadel, make sure to take a walk around Hampton Park if time allows.

The campus of the Citadel is gorgeous! Watching all of the students/cadets walking around campus to their classes and catching part of the tour make for an interesting way to spend an afternoon. Contrary to what Julianna said, only about 25% of the student population goes on to serve in the military. All of those students are in the military by choice. That would mean that 75% of the student population goes on to the private sector. Basic mathematics. What is drilled into these students is a respect for structure and authority, which I feel should be part of everyone's college education especially if you look at most of today's students. If after learning about structure and discipline you choose to disregard it, the onus is upon you. The campus is beautifully maintained and the architecture is unbelievable. Take a walk through the museum on campus and get a feel for the college's history. Take the hour or two to drive out and walk around the campus if you're in the area!

Interesting History and Traditions at the Citadel. Courteous staff at the College. Fun way to spend some time in Charleston.

The most prestigious school in the South! Where students don't just receive a education they receive leadership skills and a code of honor.

Overall a good experience with my first two grad classes. They threw a wrench in my plans by calling me in, 5 weeks in, claiming I owe $900. Apparently, the Certificate is "online" even though my classes were on campus. I didn't get a lot of help from my advisor. I took it up with the Dean, and she waived the upcharge. Didn't explain the rationale for that policy. I think it's fleecing the students. $2100 per class is

As far as service-like universities go (compared to the USNA, West Point, VMI, and a dozen others that we've been to visit), it lacks the strong architecture and design that others boast. While the structures are interesting, they do have a slight sand-castle feel. But, that is a matter of architectural taste. Watching the students prepare for class and other activities is interesting, but other service universities may be more appealing.

I was a visitor and I was very impressed with the faculty and the students. I'll be back because I really want a picture with the giant ring!!

Whenever I find myself near an institution like this, I try to stop. Great history, and worth a stop if you are in the area.