- Do you want to earn college credit toward your Citadel education?
- Do you want to develop solid study skills?
- Do you want to prepare physically and mentally for knob year?
- Do you want to form connections that will help you succeed throughout your entire Citadel career?
You’ve taken the first step towards the goal of earning a degree from the most prestigious military college in the Southeast. Are you ready to take the next step to help ensure your successful transition to The Citadel?
The Citadel Success Institute may be the answer!
Former students strongly agree that CSI is the best preparation students could receive for knob year. Experts have shown that a summer transition program such as CSI substantially increases students’ chances of successfully completing their freshman year. Citadel faculty members consistently point out that CSI students come to their fall classes better equipped to succeed in their college-level courses.

At the Citadel Success Institute, you will:
- Take core curriculum courses and earn college credit hours
- Learn and apply crucial academic skills such as time management, organization, study strategies, and test-taking tips
- Improve your fitness level
- Receive guidance and mentoring from successful, motivated Citadel cadets.
CSI is open to students who have been academically accepted and medically cleared. Let our proven techniques help you make the most of your college experience!
Come to CSI and excel!