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83-532: An effort to fund a convention center failed by a vote of 4627 to 3112 in 1958. In his second inaugural address in December 1963, Mayor Gaillard proposed building a civic auditorium. Mayor Gaillard appointed a special committee to investigate the possibility of building a convention center in Charleston on December 30, 1963 made of members of City Council and the public. City Council again began taking steps for

166-711: A "pass in review" ceremony where awards and decorations are given to certain cadets who have gone above the normal standards. Undergraduate students desiring to join the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must meet physical fitness and SAT / ACT testing standards for acceptance. On occasion, waivers to height/weight standards can be granted upon successful completion of the physical training test. On most days, cadets have both morning and afternoon physical (fitness) training, called "PT", military instruction on leadership, weapons, drill, and discipline, in addition to their regular college classes. Most weekdays start with

249-456: A November 1964 bond referendnum in April 1964. Mayor Gaillard asked Charleston County Council to contribute $ 1 million toward the project, an amount which would reduce the bond issuance. A design by Frank E. Lucas and Sidney W. Stubbs, Jr. was chosen following a competition. A special committee with three City Council members and four citizens studied several issues including the ideal location for

332-532: A core curriculum of honors courses conducted by the most highly rated faculty members, small seminars, and classes conducted in a discussion-type forum that encourages intellectual advancement. The program accepts 25 cadets per year through a competitive process, and they are awarded scholarships. The program also assists the most highly qualified cadets in applying for scholarships, grants, and merit-based internships; since 1992 The Citadel has produced 21 Fulbright Scholars and three Truman Scholars . A Fulbright Chair

415-637: A degree in business administration . In 2018, The Citadel appointed the first female, Sarah Zorn , to lead the entire South Carolina Corps of Cadets as Regimental Commander. A graduate program was started in 1968. A major capital improvement campaign started in 1989 saw the replacement or extensive renovation of a majority of the buildings on campus, academic offerings have been continuously expanded to offer in demand courses and degrees in fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice and Nursing. Citadel cadets and alumni have served in every United States military action from

498-437: A formal muster and inspection of all personnel and their rooms. Cadets then march to structured military meals. After a day spent in classes, sports and other activities, the day usually ends with an evening muster formation and mandatory evening study period during which there is enforced quiet time and all cadets are required to be in the barracks, library or academic buildings. Cadets may not be married and must live on campus in

581-474: A minimum of 24 academic credit hours in general education courses. A combination of evening on-campus and online formats are available and six majors are offered in the Degree Completion program: business administration (BSBA), criminal justice (BA), intelligence and security studies (BA), political science (BA), social studies education (BS), and tactical strength and conditioning (BS). The Citadel

664-410: A special ring presentation ceremony which was previously held in the college's chapel , but which now takes place in the school's field house . Non-cadet students may purchase a ring which is of the same design but does not include the phrase "Military College of South Carolina." Both Citadel rings are 10 karat gold with no gem stone; the design does not change with each class with the exception of

747-557: A strict disciplinary and physical fitness indoctrination for fourth-class cadets, who are sometimes called "knobs" because of the shaved heads of the males, which they previously had to maintain until the spring when they were then recognized as fourth-class cadets. The haircut policy changed starting with the 2019–2020 academic year, where fourth-class male cadets only have to shave their heads during their initial week but can otherwise have hair as long as Department of Defense regulations allow it. First-year cadets arrive on campus before

830-884: A surrender of the Vichy French forces; the vessel was also involved in Operation Mincemeat , a covert operation which succeeded in convincing the Germans that the allies intended to invade Sardinia, not Sicily . The memorial honors Anglo-American friendship and cooperation during World War II and is the only shore location in the United States authorized by the UK Ministry of Defence to fly the Royal Navy Ensign. Standing next to Summerall Chapel and built-in 1954, this structure honors one of

913-555: A third of a Confederate force that defended a strategic rail line during the Battle of Tulifinny . The Citadel was awarded 9 battle streamers for service in the Civil War and is one of only 5 American colleges to receive a battle streamer for the participation of its student body in wartime service. The four other institutes are: VMI for the Battle of New Market , Florida State for the Battle of Natural Bridge , William and Mary for

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996-574: A third time to represent the United States at the 2015 Tattoo, the Regimental Band performed the opening fanfare for the Tattoo's theme "East meets West" as well as the massed bands finale. Combined with the Citadel pipe band, their own seven-minute segment of the show featured musical numbers reflecting a wide variety of uniquely American music. The Band and Pipes will return to perform again at

1079-464: A victory over South Carolina and four players were named to All-America teams. The 2016 squad had a 10-game win streak and won the outright Conference Championship. As of 2010 the football program had a graduation success rate of 90% compared to the Division I average of 65% Several alumni have played in the professional ranks including wide receiver and All-Pro return specialist Andre Roberts of

1162-735: A yacht club, a marksmanship center, a field house, faculty/staff housing area, and various support facilities including a laundry, cadet store, tailor shop, and power plant. The campus is bounded to the west by the Ashley River, to the north by the Wagener Terrace neighborhood, to the east by Hampton Park and the Hampton Park Terrace neighborhood, and to the South by the Westside Neighborhood. Just off

1245-779: Is a public senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina , United States. Established in 1842, it is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the United States. The Citadel was initially established as two schools to educate young men from around the state, while simultaneously protecting the South Carolina State Arsenals in both Columbia and Charleston . Academics at The Citadel are divided into five schools: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, and Mathematics. Bachelor's degrees are offered in 38 major programs of study with 55 minors. The military program

1328-626: Is a residential, full-time program in a military environment. Focusing on educating the "whole person," membership in the Corps of Cadets is for students who want a military environment while pursuing a full-time undergraduate degrees. The Citadel offers evening and online programs under the banner of The Citadel Graduate College (CGC), serving the Lowcountry by offering regionally and professionally accredited bachelor's, master's and specialist degrees as well as certificate programs scheduled around

1411-494: Is a set of 30 stained glass windows designed by H.G. Wilbert depicting the life of Jesus Christ which were executed by the Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios in the 13th century Gothic style. A $ 1 million (equivalent to $ 2.83 million in 2023) repair program was developed for the chapel in 1985. In June 2015, the school's Board of Visitors voted in favor of moving a Confederate naval jack from

1494-608: Is home to Enlisted Commissioning Programs for the Navy and Marine Corps. The first Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) in the nation was established at The Citadel in 1973. Navy enlisted members attend as part of the Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) Program. Participants in these programs attend day classes with cadets in their service uniform, including ROTC, but are not required to live on campus. All cadets are required to undergo at least two years of ROTC training in one of

1577-817: Is located in Letellier Hall (Civil and Mechanical Engineering) and Grimsley Hall (Electrical Engineering). In 2016, U.S. News & World Report ranked The Citadel's School of Engineering 13th among all undergraduate engineering programs without doctoral degrees in the United States making it the sixth straight year that the school has been in the Top 25. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of seven departments: Criminal Justice; English; History; Intelligence and Security Studies; Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Political Science; and Psychology. The school offers seven majors (with multiple concentrations) and 19 minors, and awards more than 50% of

1660-608: Is made up of cadets pursuing bachelor's degrees who live on campus. For traditional students, The Citadel offers non-military programs including 12 undergraduate degrees, 26 graduate degrees, as well as evening and online programs with seven online graduate degrees, three online undergraduate degrees, and three certificate programs. Approximately 1,495 non-cadet students are enrolled in Citadel Graduate College pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The South Carolina Corps of Cadets makes up just over half

1743-666: Is one hour spent in a cadet's room when they would normally be permitted to leave campus. Included in The Citadel Graduate College are active duty Navy and Marine Corps enlisted personnel attending The Citadel under the Seaman To Admiral program (STA-21) and the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP), which originated at The Citadel in 1973. Established in 1909, the Regimental Band

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1826-639: Is one of the first Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs in the nation. The purpose of the unit is to orient and educate cadets on service options within the United States Coast Guard, to include Direct Commissions, Officer Candidate School (OCS), active duty and reserve enlistments, and continued service with the auxiliary. Established with a gift from L. William Krause '63, the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics offers symposiums, classes and training seminars to help instill

1909-608: Is one of the tallest buildings in Charleston. The hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America . The hotel, named for the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion , was built by local investors at a cost of $ 1.5 million from plans by noted New York architect William Lee Stoddart . The hotel was built in 1924 by the Marion Square Realty Co., a group headed by former mayor of Charleston T.T. Hyde. The original ownership group formed on March 13, 1920. When

1992-487: Is one of the twenty-one companies that comprise the current Corps and is a prominent feature at every formal parade. Prospective members must pass an audition. None of the band's members are music majors, as The Citadel does not offer such a major, yet the band and pipes enjoy an international reputation. The Band and Pipes made their inaugural appearance at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 1991 and were

2075-599: Is set to be established in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in the fall 2020 semester. The Honors Program also administers external study programs, including those abroad and in Washington, D.C. Each year, cadets participate in study abroad programs in numerous foreign countries, a semester-long internship program in Washington, D.C. allows cadets an opportunity to work at various government agencies and in

2158-616: Is the school and conference's winningest with 831 victories. The football team has won four Southern Conference Championships and appeared in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs five times; the 1960 team defeated Tennessee Tech 27–0 in the Tangerine Bowl . The 1992 squad went 11–2 and finished the regular season ranked #1 in the I-AA poll. The 2015 team recorded nine wins including

2241-615: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1996, more cadets major in Business Administration than any other major. The MBA program is also the largest of The Citadel's graduate programs. On February 22, 2017, The Citadel announced that Tommy Baker, who attended as a veteran student after serving in the Marine Corps, and his wife, Victoria, had made a gift to endow business programs, and that

2324-605: The Atlanta Falcons . ESPN color commentator Paul Maguire was a tight end and punter for three AFL champions with the Buffalo Bills and former St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals running back Lyvonia "Stump" Mitchell has been a head coach at two Division I colleges and served as an NFL assistant for Seattle , Washington, Arizona and the New York Jets . Current NFL players also include cornerback Dee Delaney of

2407-621: The Los Angeles Chargers ; cornerback Cortez Allen recently played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers . Fullback Nehemiah Broughton played with the Washington Redskins , Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants ; fullback Travis Jervey was an All-Pro and member of the 1996 Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers ; kicker Greg Davis had a 12-year career with several teams including Arizona and

2490-695: The Mexican War to the current Global War on Terrorism . During the 2002–03 academic year, The Citadel reorganized its existing departments into five schools, each headed by a dean. The schools comprise Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science and Mathematics. The Baker School of Business consists of three departments: Accounting and Finance; Management and Entrepreneurship; and Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Economics. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration. Accredited by

2573-816: The NCAA Division I level. All students, both cadets and non-cadets, are eligible to participate in Citadel athletic programs and there is a long history of cadet and non-cadet success on and off the sports fields. Citadel alumni (who were in the Corps of Cadets program) have followed West Point's example of terming themselves a "Long Gray Line" which includes numerous senators, governors, generals, athletes, and writers. The Citadel traces its origins to an arsenal constructed by state authorities in South Carolina to defend white residents of Charleston, South Carolina against possible slave rebellions following Denmark Vesey 's thwarted uprising of 1822. The school

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2656-710: The Siege of Yorktown , and the University of Hawaii for the Hawaiian Islands Campaign . In 1922, the school moved from its original location on Marion Square in downtown Charleston to a new campus on the banks of the Ashley River on the northwest side of the city. The Citadel has grown steadily from an enrollment of 460 to its present 3,500. During World War II, The Citadel had the highest percentage of any American college student body serving in

2739-801: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Raleigh Webb of the New England Patriots . The wrestling team has sent 68 members to the NCAA tournament and produced four All-Americans. Completed in 2005, the Inouye Marksmanship Center is utilized by cadets, law enforcement and the South Carolina National Guard . The Citadel Bulldogs rifle team has won four national championships (two team and two individual); Cadet Stephen Bowden

2822-647: The Civil War, the SCMA Corps of Cadets was organized into a military unit known as the Battalion of State Cadets which took part in nine engagements. In January 1861, Citadel Academy cadets manning a battery on Morris Island fired the first shots of the conflict when they shelled the Union steamship Star of the West which was attempting to resupply Fort Sumter . In December 1864, the cadet battalion made up more than

2905-720: The College Transfer Program structure: 2+2 transfer programs and degree completion programs. The 2+2 programs allow students to complete their first two years of study at an accredited college or university, then transfer those credits to The Citadel for the final two years to complete their degree through The Citadel's evening on-campus program. Six majors are offered in the 2+2 program: civil engineering (BSCE), computer engineering (BSCompE), construction engineering (BSConE), electrical engineering (BSEE), mechanical engineering (BSME), and nursing (BSN). The Degree Completion programs allow students to begin once they have earned

2988-796: The College of Charleston for student housing. The hotel was meticulously restored in 1996 with a $ 12 million National Trust for Historic Preservation award winning restoration. It reopened as The Francis Marion Hotel - A Clarion Hotel . The hotel went through a second round of renovations in 1997, costing $ 2 million, and it was renamed The Westin Francis Marion on June 18, 1998. The hotel left Westin on January 1, 2003 and has operated independently since then. The hotel currently has 235 guest rooms and suites. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina The Citadel Military College of South Carolina (simply known as The Citadel )

3071-426: The Corps of Cadets program was Shannon Faulkner after a two-and-a-half-year court battle. She matriculated into The Citadel in 1995 with an otherwise all-male corps of cadets on August 15, 1995, but soon withdrew after she said she and her family received dozens of death threats and her parents' home was vandalized. In 1999, Nancy Mace became the first woman to graduate from the Corps of Cadets program, receiving

3154-524: The Fourth Class System, and some faculty and alumni have called for the college to adopt a modern disciplinary system in line with the U.S. service academies. Cadets who accumulate too many demerits or breach regulations can be punished by serving confinements or tours. A tour is one hour spent marching in the barracks with a rifle at shoulder arms and is normally performed when a cadet would otherwise be permitted to leave campus. Confinement

3237-902: The History Department, in 2015 won the Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize in Military History and the 2016 Distinguished Book Award from the Society for Military History for his book, Braddock's Defeat: The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution . The Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics consists of seven departments: Biology; Chemistry; Cyber and Computer Sciences; Health and Human Performance; Mathematical Sciences; Physics; and

3320-644: The MLB draft The 1990 team won the Atlantic Regional , earning the school its first trip to the College World Series (CWS) and finishing the season ranked sixth in the final Collegiate Baseball poll with a record of 46–14; they also became the first military school to play in the CWS. Numerous alumni have played in the major leagues in recent years, recently retired Head Coach Fred Jordan '79

3403-577: The President of the college for consideration. For non-cadets, a council of faculty and students enforces the code. While the codes are identical for cadets and non-cadets, they are administered separately and the range of sanctions for non-cadets varies from restitution to expulsion. Both cadet and non-cadet students from The Citadel are entitled to wear the school's ring as a symbol of their accomplishments. First-class cadets, veteran students, and active duty military students receive their class rings at

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3486-612: The Presidential Inaugural parade in 1953 , and again combined with the pipe band in the inaugural parades of 1961, 1985 and 2017. In the summer of 2013, the Band and Pipes performed as the United States representative at the week-long Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Halifax, Canada . The Summerall Guards is a silent drill team consisting of 61 cadets chosen each spring from the junior class. Founded in 1932,

3569-487: The Southeastern United States cadets are eligible to spend a week at The Citadel for officer training for their home JROTC units. A routine day attending Cadet Officer Leadership School (COLS) begins with waking up to Reveille for morning PT, the remainder of the day is uniform wear and inspection, two classes and constant regulation drill. On the day of graduation from the school, cadets participate in

3652-601: The Swain Department of Nursing. The school, along with the Zucker Family School of Education and the School of Engineering, sponsor the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Center of Excellence, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Storm The Citadel week featuring a trebuchet competition. On June 1, 2018, The Citadel announced the naming of the school for

3735-550: The Swain Family, in recognition of major gifts provided by brothers David C. Swain, Jr., Class of 1980, and his wife, Mary, as well as Dr. Christopher C. Swain, Class of 1981, and his, wife Debora. In addition to the Corps of Cadets residential day military program, The Citadel offers several degree options to non-cadets, such as targeting active duty military, veterans, and civilians in both classroom and distance-learning online settings. The South Carolina Corps of Cadets

3818-450: The Tattoo in 2020, broadcast on the BBC it is viewed by more than 100 Million people in 30 countries across Europe and Scandinavia. The Citadel Pipe Band, established by General Mark W. Clark in 1955, is one of the few college bagpipe bands in the country and it performs at the weekly parade at The Citadel, as well as at numerous other public events. The Citadel Regimental Band participated in

3901-683: The Zucker Family, after Anita Zucker made a $ 4 million (equivalent to $ 5.15 million in 2023) donation to the school for its education programs. The school is currently located in Capers Hall, but will relocate to Bond Hall upon the completion of Bastin Hall. The School of Engineering consists of four departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Engineering Leadership and Program Management; and Mechanical Engineering. The school, which claims to be

3984-494: The barracks with their assigned company for all four years. Cadets are restricted to campus during the week, but are allowed general leave on weekends and have limited but gradually escalating privileges for weekend and overnight passes. The Corps of Cadets employs a Fourth Class System in which first-year students have few rights on campus, must recite quotations and school facts to upperclassmen on command, and must obey any legal order from an upper-class cadet. The Citadel emphasizes

4067-426: The catalog, the Lowcountry Digital Library, and The Citadel's own Digital Collections. Located next to Mark Clark Hall at the northeast corner of Summerall Field, this uniquely shaped monument contains artifacts from the British submarine HMS  Seraph , which carried then Major General Mark Clark to a secret landing in Algeria before the Allied landings in the North African Campaign of World War II to negotiate

4150-425: The center from hotels and motels. The committee also noted the location would result in the removal of much substandard housing without also damaging historic buildings: "This area contains one or possibly two small buildings of minor historic value, and both of them are in a terrible state of disrepair." The original structure, the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium and Exhibition Hall, opened in July 1968. Constructing

4233-444: The chapel to what was called "an appropriate location on campus." As of September 2017 , the flag had not yet been removed, nor had an "appropriate location" been selected. Originally named "The Memorial Library and Museum" and opened in 1960, it was renamed in 1972, "The Daniel Library" in honor of Charles E. Daniel , '18 and Robert Hugh Daniel , '29, both lifelong benefactors of the college. Major renovations were completed in

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4316-436: The class year. The Citadel sits on a 300-acre (120 ha) tract of land on the Ashley River just to the northwest of downtown Charleston. There are 27 buildings, built in a Spanish Moorish style , grouped around a 10-acre (4.0 ha) grass parade ground. The buildings around the parade ground include ten classroom buildings, an administration building, five barracks, mess hall, a student activities building, chapel, library,

4399-423: The committee recommended the area bounded by Anson Street (west), Calhoun Street (north), and Alexander Street (east). The committee also recommended extending George Street from its terminus at Anson Street by running it eastward to East Bay Street. The committee had prioritized keeping the center near the intersection of Calhoun and King Sts. (the site of the Francis Marion Hotel ) so convention guests could walk to

4482-467: The contemporary Gaillard Auditorium was a symbol of ambition for Charleston's economic prosperity, cultural growth, status, and civic pride. With its 1,800-seat Rivers Performance Hall and a large multipurpose exhibition facility, the Gaillard became Charleston's largest performing arts venue. The Gaillard became home to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in the early 1980s, and with the founding of Spoleto Festival USA in 1977, it helped propel Charleston onto

4565-471: The credit hours earned at The Citadel. For graduate work, the school offers five degree programs and three certificates, including cybersecurity and intelligence analysis. These programs resulted in the school being named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency . The school is located in Capers Hall, which will soon be rebuilt and modernized. David L. Preston , Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies in

4648-434: The fall of 2010. It houses over 200,000 volumes of material as well as electronic access to thousands of journals. The third floor of the building houses the campus archives and museum. The Prioleau Room on the first floor houses special collections and is considered by many as one of the best places on campus to study with its dark wood panelling and fireplace. The Daniel Library website has information for locating items in

4731-448: The fifth oldest such program in the nation, has long offered undergraduate degrees in both Civil and Electrical Engineering. In 2014, the school added a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program and, in 2015, added 13 additional degree and certificate programs, including master's degrees in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. In 2018, the school added a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering program. The school

4814-473: The five battalions of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, the Regimental Band and Pipes, and Regimental Staff, the barracks has space to house up to 560 cadets. The Summerall Chapel, designed by C.R. MacDonald, was started on September 7, 1936, and dedicated on Palm Sunday, April 10, 1938. The first services, however, were held in the chapel on September 19, 1937. The chapel was named in honor of Citadel president General Charles Pelot Summerall . Inside, there

4897-677: The four branches of the armed services that offer ROTC programs (the Coast Guard does not have such a program), but they are not required to enter military service after graduation unless on ROTC scholarship or contract. Approximately 35% of Citadel Cadets are commissioned upon graduation. In addition to their required ROTC course, cadets interested in pursuing a career with the United States Coast Guard can join The Citadel's Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Program (AUP). Originally established as The Citadel Coast Guard Society in 2007 and officially designated as Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-8a Citadel Detachment in 2008, The Citadel's Auxiliary Unit Program

4980-403: The ground floor of the exterior was changed to red granite. In 1961, the hotel announced plans to build a three-story parking deck to the north of the hotel on King Street according to plans drawn by Augustus Constantine. The plans were never completed. Starting upon his retirement as the president of The Citadel in 1965 until 1975, Gen. Mark W. Clark lived with his wife in the penthouse of

5063-400: The hotel at a public sale for $ 6 million. Hospitality Associates of Charleston, the previous owner, had been unable to stay current on its payments to the successful bidder. In 1989, shortly after Hurricane Hugo hit Charleston, a group of investors bought the hotel for $ 3.2 million. The new owners had a $ 12 million restoration plan, but a downturn in the economy prevented them from financing

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5146-443: The hotel for $ 8.5 million. The hotel operated first as the Francis Marion Ramada Hotel and then as the Radisson Francis Marion Hotel . Hospitality Associates borrowed heavily from Prudential Insurance Corp. and also from early owner Dr. Julian Youmans who had acquired the hotel in 1981. Starting in April 1986, Hospitality Associates of Charleston began falling behind in payments on its debt. In 1988, Prudential Insurance Corp. bought

5229-438: The hotel opened on February 7, 1924, the Francis Marion was the largest and grandest hotel in the Carolinas. In 1952, the hotel became the first fully air-conditioned hotel in Charleston. The Jack Tar Hotels Corp. bought the hotel in 1954. The hotel underwent a major renovation in 1955-1956 which included the creation of the Swamp Fox Room, a ground-floor restaurant named for the nickname of Francis Marion. During that work,

5312-518: The hotel, and the City of Charleston had considered building a parking garage next to the hotel as part of a deal. However, the cost of restoring the buildings as a first-class destination, about $ 3 million, was too high. The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, in a boundary increase amendment to the Charleston Historic District . Presumably this was to make it eligible for tax credit subsidy of renovations. In December 1984, Hospitality Associates of Charleston bought

5395-418: The hotel. In 1976, the hotel was doing poorly, and its owners were considering whether to sell out. At the time, the hotel accounted for about 25% of all of the hotel rooms on the peninsula. In 1975, the owners had considered converting the hotel into a home for the elderly. In 1977, a group of investors considered buying the hotel from Jack Tar Hotels, Inc. The owners at that time had considered renovating

5478-482: The main campus are Johnson Hagood Stadium , a baseball stadium, and an alumni center. Additionally, the college owns a large beach house facility located near the north end of the Isle of Palms . Padgett-Thomas Barracks, the first building constructed on campus and completely rebuilt in 2004, faces the center of the parade ground and dominates the campus with its 109 feet (33 m) tower, distinguishing it from all other barracks and buildings on campus. Home to one of

5561-468: The military and all but 346 of its living graduates were members of the armed forces. Alumni served as members of the Flying Tigers and Doolittle Raiders ; 280 died in the service of their country. The first black cadet enrolled in 1966. The first woman to graduate from The Citadel, Maxine Hudson, received her degree from the graduate program in 1969. Maxine was a distinguished and beloved teacher in Charleston for over 50 years. The first woman admitted to

5644-412: The new auditorium. In May 1964, the committee proposed as the site for the auditorium the 6.75 acre tract bounded by Calhoun St. (north), Alexander St. (east), George St. (to be extended to East Bay St. from Anson St. along the south), and Anson St. (west). In the final report, the committee rejected the idea of placing the new complex east of the Old Citadel because there would be inadequate space. Instead,

5727-399: The new facility was a central priority of mayor Joe Riley's administration. The opening, planned for early 2015 in time for the city's Spoleto Festival , was delayed by six months due to budgetary overages. Yo-Yo Ma performed at the opening of the center. For over 40 years, it served as Charleston's star venue for thousands of memorable performances and civic events. When it first opened,

5810-806: The offices of congressmen and senators. Summer internship programs are available in many cities with major United States corporations. The Citadel competes in NCAA Division I and has been a member of the Southern Conference since 1936; the school mascot is the Bulldog . Men's intercollegiate sports are football, basketball, baseball, wrestling , cross country, indoor and outdoor track, rifle, tennis, and golf; women's intercollegiate sports are volleyball, soccer, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, rifle, and golf. Numerous club sports include lacrosse, rugby, pistol, sailing, crew, ice hockey, and triathlon. The Citadel Bulldogs baseball team has won 20 Southern Conference regular season and tournament championships, most recently in 2010; 43 players have been selected in

5893-404: The only group from the United States to perform that year. Selected again by the Director of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland to represent the United States at the 2010 Silver Jubilee Tattoo, The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes performed their seven-minute segment of the Jubilee program in August 2010 as well as performing as part of the massed pipes and massed bands. Selected for

5976-466: The plans. Mayor Joseph P. Riley intended to use the hotel as a landmark to prompt the renovation of upper King St. (the area between Calhoun St. and Cannon St.). He lobbied local banks to finance the plans, and the banks eventually contributed $ 5.5 million in financing; the city itself ponied up more than $ 4 million. In 1991, the City of Charleston considered buying the hotel for $ 3,420,000 and leasing it to

6059-439: The practice of hazing is defined and condemned in a Citadel manual, and cadets are required to sign a "Statement Requirement to Report Hazing" upon enrollment. As a Citadel commandant, Marine Corps. Col. Leo Mercado admonished cadets against hazing in 2009: "Some of the things you think are traditions are just bad habits, and most of those bad habits are abuse." Numerous first-year cadets have been abused and seriously injured under

6142-491: The principles of leadership, ethics, morals and service. A minor in leadership studies is also sponsored through this program. Training is conducted each year for freshmen and sophomores on honor and ethics. Leadership classes are also given to cadets in the senior chain of command. The institute also sponsors programs that offer cadets an opportunity to perform community service and instill a sense of commitment to one's fellow man. Selected members of Air Force JROTC units from

6225-455: The school would be named in their honor. In January 2021, the school relocated from Bond Hall to Bastin Hall, a newly constructed academic building named for Rick and Mary Lee Bastin. Bastin Hall is the first new academic building added to the campus since 1974. The Zucker Family School of Education houses undergraduate and graduate education programs in several specialties. On November 11, 2014, The Citadel named its School of Education for

6308-474: The school's most revered alumni, US Army Major Thomas D. Howie , Class of 1929, who served as Commander of 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division in the Normandy Campaign during World War II and was immortalized as "The Major of St Lo". Killed in action during the liberation of St. Lo, France, he was so respected that his flag-draped body was carried on the hood of a Jeep at

6391-547: The start of the academic year for Challenge Week, a period of intense training and physical trials that is informally referred to as "Hell Week." According to The Citadel, the Fourth Class System "creates the discipline and instills the core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect which is expected of principled leaders in all walks of life. It is deliberately and appropriately stressful while always remaining positive, professional, and purposeful." Despite such assurances, Citadel administrators have had to take steps to eliminate hazing ;

6474-620: The student body of the school and numbers 2,226. Cadet life is devised into a "class system" which focuses on the development of Cadets as both students and leaders. The Corps contains its own unique traditions, lexicon, and rank structures. One-third of graduates each year go into the armed services. All members of the Corps are required to participate in ROTC , with all branches’ (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard) training programs being represented. The Citadel Bulldogs field 7 men's, 5 women's teams, and 1 mixed team at

6557-651: The student's profession, family and lifestyle. The CGC offers over 25 graduate programs with over 15 concentration options, over 25 graduate certificate programs, and 12 college transfer programs. Some programs are offered through the Lowcountry Graduate Center consortium in North Charleston, South Carolina . The Citadel Graduate College offers 12 majors within nine degree programs to anyone, regardless of military status within its College Transfer program. There are two different paths within

6640-595: The team performs a routine called The Citadel Series that has changed very little from its inception and has never been written down. The Guards have performed at numerous high-profile events around the United States, including four presidential inaugurations, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and at several NFL games. An Honors Program is available for cadets with exceptional academic standing and includes

6723-552: The world stage. The Historic Charleston Foundation relocated a few of the houses to save them from demolition. The double tenement at 85 Calhoun St. was left in place and restored by the Historic Charleston Foundation. The house at 116 Anson St. was moved to an unknown location on Laurens St. in 1966. Francis Marion Hotel The Francis Marion Hotel is a historic hotel opened in 1924 and located at 387 King St., Charleston, South Carolina . It

6806-758: Was founded by an act of the state legislature in 1842 as the South Carolina Military Academy . It originally consisted of the Citadel Academy in Charleston and the Arsenal Academy in Columbia . The Arsenal was burned by General Sherman 's forces during the American Civil War and never reopened. The Citadel Academy was occupied by Union troops in 1865 and reopened as an educational institution in 1882. During

6889-597: Was the 2013 National Individual Pistol Champion For the 2018–19 school year seven of the 13 sports team had a perfect Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1,000; five of the remaining six were well above the multi year threshold score of 930. One of the core values of The Citadel is an Honor Code that mandates that all students, both cadets and non-cadets, not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do. A cadet-run Honor Court investigates all alleged violations and conducts trials for cadets. The penalty may result in expulsion, although recommendations for leniency may be forwarded to

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