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Applications to The Citadel

This application is used only for first time cadets. Returning cadets should contact the Registrar. US Navy, US Air Force and US Marine students

must use the forms on The Citadel Admission web site under Active Duty Applications are accepted at any time of year, but The Citadel generally

receives more than 70% of all applications by the end of the fall term. To receive consideration for academic scholarship, please apply before

October 1. If offered academic acceptance, you must submit a $300.00 deposit (refundable up to May 1).

NOTE: Depending upon when you submit your application, admission may be considered on a space-available basis only.

How To Apply . . .

Step One:

Complete pages 2 through 9 of the application.

Sign and date page 8.

Step Two:

Provide the application and a check made payable to The Citadel for the $40 application fee.

Please include your Social Security Number on the check to insure proper credit.

Step Three:

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY:

Request that your counselor complete and sign the Additional Information section of the application (questions 48 & 49)

PLEASE HAVE YOUR COUNSELOR INCLUDE YOUR SENIOR YEAR COURSE SCHEDULE AND SCHOOL

GRADING SCALE.

COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY:

Final high school transcript

College transcript(s) must be sent directly from the college.

Step Four:

Mail the following to: Office of Admissions, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409-6120.

Application

$40 Application Fee

SAT or ACT scores (TOEFL for those international students whose native language is not English)

Official high school and college transcript

(A transcript marked “issued to student” is not considered official.)

Important Information . . .

Only completed admissions portfolios are reviewed for eligibility by the Office of Admissions. Upon completion of your admissions

portfolio, The Citadel will evaluate your application and provide a written notice of academic eligibility. Applicants must meet cer-

tain medical and physical standards, including appropriate height and weight requirements.

These standards are available at www.citadel.edu. An extensive medical examination report must be submitted prior to the College

granting final acceptance. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE THE ENTERING CLASS IS CONSIDERED FULL, MEDICAL

EXAMINATION FORMS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Citadel does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

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Personal Information . . . 1. Carefully read the instructions on Page One before answering the following question:

High School Student College Transfer

2. Applying for fall of __________________

3. Social Security Number: ______________________________

4. Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last Suffix

Nickname/Preferred Name: __________________________________________

5. Sex: Male Female

6. Current Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Street

____________________________ _____________________________ _________________________

City State Zip Code

7. Home Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone:______________________

8. Date of Birth: ______________________ Age: ___________________

Month - Day - Year

9. What is your ethnicity? In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to identify yourself:

(mark one) (mark all that apply)

H – Hispanic/Latino 2 – Alaskan Native/American Indian 5 – Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

N – Not Hispanic/Latino 3 – Asian 6 – White

D – Decline to Identify 4 – Black/African American D – Decline to Identify

10. Religious Preference: ___________________________

11. Are you a US citizen? Yes – go to question No – Continue with question 12.

12. Do you hold permanent residency status in the US? Yes – go to question No – go to question 14.

13. List your alien registration number: ________________________ (A copy of your Alien Registration Card must be submitted

with application)

14. What is your country of citizenship? ________________________________________________

15. What is your country of birth? _____________________________________________________

16. Applicant’s e-mail address: _______________________________________________________

(please contact Admissions Office if this changes)

17. Parent/Guardian e-mail: __________________________________________________________

18. Have you applied previously to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets? Yes No Date: _______________

19. Is English your native language? Yes No If not, what is your native language? ________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received Payment Information Status Processed By

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Family Information . . .

Please complete all sections below.

20. Reside with both parents Reside with Father only Reside with Mother only Reside with Other

Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Ms. Other: _____________________________________________________

Name of Father ___________________________________ Name of Mother__________________________________

Street __________________________________________ Street __________________________________________

City, State, Zip____________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________

Home Telephone __________________________________ Home Telephone _________________________________

Business Telephone ________________________________ Business Telephone _______________________________

Occupation _______________________________________ Occupation ______________________________________

21. Complete only if checked Reside with Other in Question 20.

Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Ms. Other: ___________________________________________________

Name of Court Appointed Guardian/Person with whom you reside. _____________________________________________

Relationship to you __________________________________________________________________________________

Street __________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________

Home Telephone __________________________________ Bus. Telephone ________________________________

Occupation _________________________________________________________________________________________

22. Relative(s) who have attended or are now attending The Citadel in the Corps of Cadets.

Father Mother Brother Sister Grandfather Grandmother

Uncle Aunt Cousin Other _______________________________________________________________

23. Name of hometown newspaper: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

References . . .

24. Names and addresses of two references:

a. Name: _______________________________________ Home Telephone: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________

b. Name: _______________________________________ Home Telephone: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________

IF YOU MOVE ANYTIME AFTER SUMBITTING THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE

NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS SO WE CAN UPDATE YOUR FILE.

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Residency Information . . .

The Citadel is required under South Carolina law section 59-112 to determine a residence classification for the purposes of assessing

in-state tuition and fees. Substantiating documentation is required to affirm your status. Additional information may be requested.

You must complete this form or tuition and fees will be assessed at the established out-of-state rates.

25. Permanent Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

26. Do you claim South Carolina as your residence for tuition purposes?

Yes - complete the remainder of the questionnaire. No - skip Questions 27 - 34 and go to Page 6.

27. In what South Carolina county do you reside? ____________________________________________________________

28. How long have you resided in South Carolina? ________Years _____ Months State of previous residence ______

29. If you moved to South Carolina within the past five years, what prompted your move to this state?

Education Employment Other

30. List all addresses at which you have lived during the past 48 months. Begin with the most current address:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address City State Dates

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address City State Dates

31. Who claims you for income tax purposes?

Name: __________________________________________________________ Relationship: ____________________

32. Upon whom are you basing your claim for residency? Self Parent Other ______________________

Legal Guardian (must provide legal court documents)

33. List all addresses where this person has lived during the past 48 months. Begin with the most current:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address City State Dates

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address City State Dates

34. List the employer of the person upon whom you are basing your claim for residency:

Employer Name: _______________________________________________Telephone:(____) _____________________

Employer’s Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

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Academic Information . . .

35. List all high schools and colleges you have attended:

36 A. Your probable choice of academic major (check one):

AN ACADEMIC MAJOR MUST BE SELECTED TO COMPLETE APPLICATION (MAY BE CHANGED AT LAT-

ER DATE WITHOUT AFFECTING APPLICATION). Submitting this application without selecting one of the majors

listed will delay a decision.

Biology Computer Science French

Business Administration Criminal Justice German Physics

B.A. Chemistry Education Health & Physical Education Political Science

B.S. Chemistry Electrical Engineering History Psychology

Civil Engineering English Mathematics Spanish

37. Your probable choice of ROTC (check one): Army Navy/Marine Air Force

ROTC is a required course at The Citadel, but does not obligate you to federal service unless you so choose.

38. List other colleges to which you are applying: 1)____________________________________________________________

Please do not abbreviate. 2) ____________________________________________________________

3) ____________________________________________________________

39. Please list all senior year courses . . . (does not apply to Transfer students)

Name of High School / College

(Please Print)

City / State Dates of Attendance

(mm/yy)

FROM TO

FROM TO

FROM TO

1ST SEMESTER FULL OR HALF UNIT 2ND SEMESTER FULL OR HALF UNIT

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Activities . . .

40. Please complete the following sections to include summer activities. (An attached resume is acceptable.)

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

EXTRACURRICULAR / SUMMER ACTIVITIES (e.g., band, chorus, clubs)

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

HONOR/AWARD DATE ACHIEVED DESCRIPTION

ACTIVITY GRADE LEVEL

CO

LL

EG

E

APPROXIMATE

TIME SPENT

POSITIONS HELD

AND

HONORS WON

9 10 11 12

Hours Per

Week

Weeks Per

Year

ACTIVITY GRADE LEVEL

CO

LL

EG

E

TEAM CLASSIFICATION LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

HELD, HONORS WON, OR

LETTERS EARNED

9 10 11 12

Community

or Club

Varsity Junior

Varsity

ORGANIZATION

AND / OR

ACTIVITY

GRADE LEVEL CO

LL

EG

E

APPROXIMATE

TIME SPENT

DESCRIPTION

AND

HONORS WON

9 10 11 12

Hours Per

Week

Weeks

Per Year

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SPECIAL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION (e.g., Boys/Girls State, HOBY, NYLF, Scouting, Student Government)

EMPLOYMENT

PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES (Please list and describe any personal interest and/or activities that were not in-

cluded in the sections above.)

41. Have you ever attended or been a counselor at The Citadel Summer Camp? Yes No ____ Number of years

42. Instrumental or vocal experience: _______________________________ Number of Years: _________________

Instrumental or vocal experience: _______________________________ Number of Years: _________________

43. Would you be interested in auditioning for the Regimental Band & Pipes? Yes No

PROGRAM GRADE LEVEL

CO

LL

EG

E

APPROXIMATE

TIME SPENT

DESCRIPTION

AND

HONORS WON

TO

TA

L #

OF

Y

EA

RS

9 10 11 12

Hours Per

Week

Weeks Per

Year

EMPLOYER GRADE LEVEL C

OL

LE

GE

APPROXIMATE

TIME SPENT

POSITIONS,

PROMOTIONS,

& AWARDS

9 10 11 12

Hours Per

Week

Weeks Per

Year

To what use have you or will you put your earnings?

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Additional Information . . .

44. Has any discipline proceeding of any kind, formal or otherwise, been taken against you at any school or college you have

attended?

Yes No (If Yes, attach a separate statement of date, place, circumstances, and disposition.)

45. Have you ever been arrested, convicted, indicted, or court-martialed for any circumstances other than minor traffic violations?

Yes No (If Yes, attach a separate statement of date, place, circumstances, charge, and disposition.)

46. A. Have you served in the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No (If Yes, please attach a copy of your DD-214.)

B. If you answered yes to Question 46 A., and you received anything other than an honorable discharge, please describe the

circumstances surrounding your discharge.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

47. I am aware of the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy act. I hereby authorize release of the personal evalua-

tion requested and an official copy of my academic record to The Citadel. I am aware that this information will be forwarded to

The Citadel without my review. I, therefore, waive right of access to said information. All information contained in this applica-

tion is factual and correct.

I certify that I am currently unmarried. I further understand that I am required to remain unmarried while a member of the South

Carolina Corps of Cadets.

Legal Presence and Residency The State of South Carolina requires all state colleges and universities to verify each student’s legal presence in the United

States. Prior to matriculation you will be required to submit a photocopy of your birth certificate or valid U.S. passport. (You

will be asked to provide a copy of your birth certificate as a part of the preregistration information necessary for enrollment in

the ROTC classes.)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Applicant Date

A nonrefundable application fee of $40 made payable to The Citadel

must be submitted with your application.

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To be completed by your guidance counselor or principal . . . (does not apply to transfer students)

48. Please complete if information is not provided on transcript. PLEASE PROVIDE SCHOOL GRADING SCALE.

Rank in class based on __________ semesters, exactly approximately in a class of __________ .

Grade point average __________ based on 4.0 scale. (Please convert as necessary)

Check appropriate rank information:

All subjects given credit Major subjects only

All students College prep students

49. Counselor Comments/Recommendation:

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant (Print Full Name): __________________________________________________________________________________

Counselor (Print Name): ___________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Counselor (Signature): ____________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________

Guidance Office Telephone: ________________________

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Office of Admissions

171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, S.C. 29409-6120

(800) 868-1842 (843) 953-5230 FAX: (843) 953-7036

E-mail: admissions@citadel.edu Web Site: www.citadel.edu

Online Application: www.citadel.edu/apply

PRODUCED, AS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT, BY THE ADMISSIONS AND PUBLICATIONS OFFICES

THE CITADEL IS REGISTERED IN THE U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE. PURSUANT TO FEDERAL OR STATE REGULATIONS, THE CITADEL WILL PROVIDE, UNPON REQUEST, A COPY OF VARIOUS REPORTS OR POLICIES, INCLUDING OUR SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY.