Campus Housing at The Citadel
Overview of Campus Housing Vision
The residential environment of The Citadel is an essential element in meeting the College’s mission. In-residence stakeholders in faculty and staff roles provide for mentoring relationships with students outside of class, reinforce leadership development, support the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and sustain critical campus operations at all times. Campus housing quarters are also important for newly hired faculty and staff members as they successfully transition to support those efforts, with the understanding that the supply of housing units will never be large enough or varied enough to meet all needs.
Types of Campus Housing
The Citadel has 77 Faculty and Staff quarters units on the campus. These units range in size from 1200 square foot, two bedroom units to four bedroom units with 2700 square feet. The majority of the units are located in multifamily housing buildings of four or more units. Presently there are 2 single-family residences in the 77 total. Campus housing is categorized into three distinct types:
- Designated Housing units are reserved for individuals who occupy specific college positions, such as the President and the Commandant. Residents of Designated Housing may remain tenants throughout their tenure in the assigned position.
- Permanent Housing is available for assignment by a member of the Executive Staff. Units are assigned to specific college positions in accordance with the Campus Housing Vision. Rental of these units is limited to five (5) years and is renewable. Permanent Housing tenants shall be subject to a review of their support of the Campus Housing Vision on an annual basis. Available Permanent Housing units will be advertised to the Executive Staff by The Citadel’s Housing Director.
- Transition Housing is available for assignment by the Vice President for Facilities and Engineering in coordination with the other Executive Staff members. Units are assigned to newly hired faculty and staff members and in accordance with the Campus Housing Vision, or on an as- needed basis. Rental of these units is generally limited to five (5) months up to two (2) years. Available Transition Housing units will be advertised to the Executive Staff by The Citadel’s Housing Director.
Campus Housing Map
Application Process and Priority
Faculty and staff seeking on-campus housing shall complete the Housing Interest Application. Priority will be given to a newly hired faculty or staff member followed by existing faculty and staff in accordance with the Campus Housing Vision.
Maintenance and Renovation
The Citadel’s Facilities and Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining and renovating housing units. Renovations occur prior to occupancy and vary greatly in scope. The scope of the renovation is dependent on the work that is necessary to bring the unit to a state of good repair and functionality.
Occupancy and Housing Policies
Housing turnover typically occurs during Christmas and summer breaks, with an occupancy rate of over 95%, meaning that 73 or more of the 77 units are generally occupied. The criteria for housing assignments and policies related to housing are outlined in the Housing Policies and Procedures Manual. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required to access the Housing Policy.
Note: The revised Housing Policy became effective on 16 February 2024.