Active Duty Students at The Citadel
The Citadel proudly supports active-duty service members pursuing higher education. Whether you’re working toward a commission or earning your degree to prepare for future opportunities, we provide structured programs designed to fit your needs.
Program Overview
Active-duty military students at The Citadel are first accepted into one of the following programs: Marine Enlisted Officer Commissioning Program (MECEP), Navy Seaman to Admiral-21 Program (STA-21) or other approved education/commissioning programs.
Once enrolled at The Citadel, you will:
- Attend day classes alongside cadets
- Choose from Corps of Cadets majors and minors
- Live off-campus
How to Apply
To begin your application, submit the appropriate materials for your program:
• Active Duty application ((STA-21, MECEP, Green to Gold, ACRP, SOAR)
Active Duty service members are encouraged to speak with their Educational Service Officer (ESO) on their base or post, before admissions.
For questions about admissions, academic programs or using military education benefits, please contact The Citadel Graduate College.