NROTC The Citadel
Hosted at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina · Charleston, SC
NROTC The Citadel is the NROTC unit at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina campus in Charleston, NROTC The Citadel is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1940, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, and Medical University of South Carolina contract through NROTC The Citadel and travel to The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC The Citadel. Academically, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Charleston Southern University , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Medical University of South Carolina , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC The Citadel.
Academic programs at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Cadets at NROTC The Citadel pursue degrees across The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina's profile →
Training & summer
NROTC midshipmen complete a summer cruise each year — CORTRAMID for first-year mids, then enlisted/junior-officer cruises for upperclassmen. Marine option mids attend Mountain Warfare Training and OCS.
Contact & location
Address: Charleston, SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC The Citadel located?
- NROTC The Citadel is hosted at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC The Citadel?
- Yes — NROTC The Citadel accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, Medical University of South Carolina. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC The Citadel as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC The Citadel founded?
- NROTC The Citadel was established in 1940.
- How do I contact NROTC The Citadel?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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