Below is a list of requirements for incoming freshman at ɬÀï·¬. This includes requirements of international students. Visit the admissions page to complete your application for admission into the Corps of Cadets at ɬÀï·¬!
Freshman Requirements
- Prospective freshman students are required to be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
- The submission of the completed , along with the application fee at the completion of the junior year or very early in the senior year.
- Send high school transcripts to admissions. Only the initial application accepts unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts must show your full name and permanent address or birthdate. Prior to receiving final acceptance, all academically-accepted applicants must provide an official transcript verifying their high school graduation. Official transcripts can be provided by schools utilizing various official digital credentialing services or sent via U.S. mail from the school directly to ɬÀï·¬ Admissions Office / 171 Moultrie St. / Charleston, SC 29409. Note: Grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages can improve your application.
- We are a test optional institution. Applicants may submit an SAT or ACT score if they wish, but these scores are not required. Please note school codes for ɬÀï·¬:
- ACT – 3838
- SAT – 5108
- TOEFL – 5108
- For students whose native language is not English, submit results.
- Must successfully complete the required .
- All students must be cleared by ɬÀ﷬’s Medical Clinic prior to Matriculation Day.Â
- Must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the date of matriculation. This is usually mid-to-late August.
- Prospective freshmen can’t be married.
International students: Please submit the and the application for admission.
If you have any questions about the requirements for the corps of cadets application, please contact us by calling (800) 868-1842 or emailing admissions@citadel.edu. The current edition of includes additional information that you may need.