Veteran Graduate Students at The Citadel
The Citadel offers a range of graduate programs designed to help you advance your career and increase your earning potential, all while respecting your military background and experiences. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a master’s degree or a graduate certificate, The Citadel is committed to helping you achieve your aspirations.
Graduate Program Overview
The Citadel offers a variety of graduate-level programs designed to meet the needs of veteran students. Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree or a graduate certificate, we provide both on-campus and online learning formats, so you can maintain your work-life balance.
- Over 25 Graduate Degree Programs and about 10 Graduate Certificate Programs. View Graduate Programs
- Programs are either offered 100% online or in-person on The Citadel campus in the evenings.

Use Your VA Benefits at The Citadel
Veteran graduate students can apply their VA benefits to cover tuition and fees.
Learn MoreAdmission Requirements
The Citadel is committed to providing veterans with flexible pathways to continue their education. As a Veteran Graduate Student, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree: You must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Graduate Program-Specific Requirements: Each graduate program has specific prerequisites and admission requirements, which may include standardized test scores, GPA thresholds, letters of recommendation, personal statements and more. Please refer to the individual program’s webpage for detailed requirements.
For detailed information on the application process, please visit our full Veteran Application Process page.