0800/8:00AM: 2nd Battalion Band Rooms open for Band Parents sincethey will have other commitments, 0830/8:30AM: Barracks Open for all Parents and Families until 1015. We strongly recommend using a ride share program like Uber, Lyft or a taxi. 0900/9AM-1300/1PM: Pre-ordered Parents Weekend T-Shirts and Tote Bags pickup and sales on the second floor of Mark Clark Hall. Barracks open to parents. 1700 (5PM): Ring Reception in Deas Hall for Senior Cadets and their familes. photo by Stanley Leary In one week my oldest son will graduate from Armor Basic Officer Leader Course (BLOC) at Fort Benning, GA. Friday through Sunday October 7-9, 2022Weekend Summary. Zach Watson Saturday is the worst. 0900 (9AM): General Protestant Worship in Summerall Chapel, which will include a special Blessing of the Rings service. Evening programs designed for Charlestons working professional. After recently undergoing over $3.5 million in upgrades with the installation of Field Turf and a new state-of-the art Video Board and Sound System, we are excited to announce that fundraising is underway to reconstruct the East Side Stands in Johnson Hagood Stadium. Recognition Day is a momentous occasion in the life of a knob. 1030-1145 (10:3011:45AM): The CFA Annual Meeting with special guest speaker, General Glenn Walters, who will provide his update to Parents and Families Buyer Auditorium, 2nd Floor of Mark Clark Hall. Cadets are free but need a ticket to redeem. The Kelly Cup is awarded to the best drilled Freshman squad. RING CEREMONY: At 6 p.m. Friday seniors, their dates and families will participate in the traditional ring ceremony in McAlister Field House. 3) Dont think of lunch as a relaxing time to spend with your cadet. Good morning, this past weekend a tragedy struck our Citadel family. On the way out they will render honors to the War Memorial then head to their company areas. Carpooling or travelling to campus via taxi, Uber, Lyft or other service is highly recommended. Starting on Matriculation Day and continuing through the rest of the year, the cadet-recruits will began to receive their military instruction. 2022 Commencement livestreams and news. When you exit Summerall Gate you will enter Hampton Park. It was shot in places like Atlanta, London, Morocco, and Valencia. 0945 (9:45AM): The Citadel Rifle Legion will perform on the Second Battalion Quad. One to be remembered: Parents' Weekend 2014 at The Citadel CHARLESTON, S.C. - Hundreds of parents, relatives, family and friends from across the country will be coming to Charleston October 10 - 12 for The Citadel's 2014 Parents Weekend. Parents weekend is scheduled in conjunction with The Citadel game on Oct. 14, and homecoming is slated for the weekend of the Georgia Southern contest on Nov. 4. . For Parents and Families of Seniors, this is a fairly formal event. Traffic will enter through Lesesne Gate and flow around campus until you get to Summerall Gate which is next to Mark Clark Hall. Welcome to the 2022 Parents Day Weekend Parents Webpage! The Parent page of The Citadel website has detailed information for families. Friday through Sunday October 7-9, 2022Weekend Summary. Schedule is subject to change. Daily Events Summary:Dont forget about the Clear Bag Policy. 1400/2:00PM: Kickoff Go Dogs! If you cant find a place to park on campus and end up going into Hampton Park on Saturday, Public Safety will be on hand to show you where you can park. Evening programs designed for Charlestons working professional. The show revolves around elite agents Mason Kane ( Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka), who had their memories. Remaining upperclassmen may leave after their last military duty (normally their last class) and stay out until 0100 (1AM). Please be in your seats before 6PM as there will be no movement during the presentation. A week of events leads up to graduation day, including the Star of the West competition for the best drilled cadet, commissioning ceremonies, and the Long Gray Line parade in which the graduating class becomes part of the long gray line of alumni when they transfer command to the upcoming senior class. Beat Furman!! Hi, my name is Marcos Quinn, and I am currently a sophomore at The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. Parking:Parking on Campus is difficult at best on big weekends like Parents Weekend. Pre and post-game festivities Holliday Alumni Center Sponsored by The Citadel Alumni Association, food will be available for purchase. Tuesday 11am-8pm. 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Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen must return by 1950 (7:50PM). Its a jammed packed weekend, but we hope to provide you with the information youll need to plan an enjoyable weekend with your Cadet. This year The Military College of South Carolina will host its annual Parents' Weekend Oct. 6 through 8, 2017. Corps Day is the birthday of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, and is one of the most highly attended weekends at The Citadel. Worst times are Monday-Friday afternoons. Processing for members of the Class of 2026 will begin at the Holliday Alumni Center, where they will receive company and room assignments; later, the incoming class will get haircuts, uniforms and necessarily equipment. .paoFooterLine a { color:black; border-bottom:1px #999 solid; } If you have time, plan on watchingas they have put in a lot of work to get where they are. Something to look forward to is theSummerall Guardshalftime performance. Director of Communications Evening programs designed for Charlestons working professional. Congratulations, Class of 2014! 843.953.3722, Chelsea Harper On the way out they will render honors to the War Memorial then head to their company areas. Three cadets were involved in a vehicle mishap that resulted in serious injuries. Processing for members of the Class of 2027 will begin at the Holliday Alumni Center, where they will receive company and room assignments; later, the incoming class will get haircuts, uniforms and necessarily equipment. Call 855-280-8357 (Toll Free), or fill out a confidential form here. 0945/9:45AM: Rifle Legion Performance Padgett-Thomas Quad, 0955/9:55AM: Freshmen Promotion Ceremony (Respective Company Areas), 1015/10:15AM: Barracks closed to visitors, 1100/11:00AM: Dress Parade Jeep Review and Awards Presentation. They have been trained how to do this. Every year we do the best to fit as many cars as we can on campus, and every year we end up running out of space. During this ceremony your Cadet Recruit will drop the Recruit from their rank and receive their company letters which they will now wear with great pride on their collars (vice shirt pockets). Now offering over 25 graduate degree programs and over 25 graduate certificates. Handicap Parking is available on campus for those vehicle displaying the appropriate credentials. On Friday the handicap parking can be found in the normal areas Handicap Parking areas. It means the end for rigid formations, walking in single file at breakneck speed and the highly regimented way of life that is The Citadels Fourth-Class System: the toughest college military training system in the country. With kickoff at 2PM, they will have to be back in the barracks to form up to march over to the stadium around 1PM. When you commit to the cadet experience, you stand out from the rest. General Hours. But the highlights of the weekend are the promotion of Fourth Class (freshman) cadets to conclude the cadre training period and the presentation of class rings to the First Class (senior) cadets. General Leave for those not taking an overnight:Upperclass: after the game until 0100/1AMFreshmen: after the game until 2400/12AM. Good morning, this past weekend a tragedy struck our Citadel family. The Citadel's Parents' Weekend! Zach Watson The City monitors street parking. As you find your place to watch the parade, remember the companies line up on the Parade Field from left to right left starting with the Band then alphabetically across the Parade Field. Welcome to Parents Weekend 2015 at The Citadel - The Citadel - Charleston, SC Skip to top navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to main content Information And Actions Being Taken Related To COVID-19 Search citadel.edu A Academic Advising Academic Affairs Administration Admissions Corps of Cadets Impress upon them that texting is a great way to keep you informed. Our programs more convenient and flexible through masters degrees, graduate certificates, and undergraduate degree completion programs offered entirely online. Learn tonight, lead tomorrow. Learn tonight, lead tomorrow. A Place in the Sun is a 1951 American drama film based on the 1925 novel An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser and the 1926 play, also titled An American Tragedy. ~1445 (2:45PM): Freshmen form up to make a path for the Seniors march to Summerall Chapel. 0730/7:30AM: Pre-Sold Parents Day T-Shirt and Totebag pickup and sales Second Floor of Mark Clark Hall (until 1PM will break for Parade)0800/8:00AM: Band Rooms (only) open for Parents0830/8:30AM: Regimental Pipe Band parades through the Barracks0830/8:30AM: Barracks Open All Barracks0845/8:45AM: Kelly Cup Finals Padgett-Thomas Barracks Quad0945/8:45AM: Rifle Legion Performance Padgett-Thomas Quad0955/9:55AM: Freshmen Promotion Ceremony (Company Areas)1015/10:15AM: Barracks closed to visitors1100/11:00AM: Dress Parade1145/11:45AM: Lunch1300/1:00PM: Formation and March to the Stadium1400/2:00PM: Kickoff Go Dogs! Every year I see parents waiting outside the barracks while their cadets have decided to take a nap without telling them! But the highlights of the weekend are the promotion of Fourth Class (freshman) cadets to conclude the cadre training period and the presentation of class rings to the First Class (senior) cadets. If you ordered T-Shirts and Toebags you can pick them up on the second floor of Mark Clark Hall starting at 7:30AM. Carpooling or travelling to campus via taxi, Uber, Lyft or other service is highly recommended. Matriculation Day is when hundreds of cadet-recruits report to campus and officially begin their Citadel careers. Shoes:Keep in mind there will be a lot of walking, so make sure you wear some comfortable shoes! The others are Homecoming in November, Corps Days the birthday celebration of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets in March and Graduation Weekend in May each year. Also the times above may be modified by the Commandant and Regimental Commander at the football game, so come and make some noise! 0700: Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A are open! Kelly Cup Competition Padgett-Thomas Barracks Inclement weather: McAlister Field House, Rifle Legion PerformancePadgett-Thomas Barracks, Military Dress Parade in honor of parents Summerall Field Includes 4th Class Acceptance, awards presentations (Kelly Cup, Cadre Leadership Award, and Regimental Commanders Bowl) Inclement weather: Parade cancelled and awards presented at next parade. 1800 (6PM): The Sword Arch Performance and Walk Through Ring Ceremony in McAlister Field House. The Citadel will welcome parents to campus in October for the annual Parents' Weekend celebration October 4-6, 2013. Now offering over 25 graduate degree programs and over 25 graduate certificates. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Due to construction related to the Capers Hall replacement project, parking on campus is extremely limited. The shirts are $25 and totes $20. Parents' Weekend is held in October and is notable for senior cadets who receive their rings in a Friday afternoon ceremony. We will also award the Regimental Commanders Bowl to the company earning top marks in during the Cadre Training Period, the Kelly Cup to the best drilled freshman squad, and the Cadre Leadership Award to top cadre squad sergeant. We will have extras if you would like to purchase one or more. On the way out they will render honors to the War Memorial then head to their company areas. Remaining upperclassmen may leave after their last military duty (normally their last class) and stay out until 0100 (1AM). Protestant Service, Summerall Chapel Episcopal Service (Blessing of the Rings), Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark Hall. Parents' Weekend features traditional events like the military dress parade, drill competitions and performances by the Regimental Band and Pipes. Also listen for the bagpipes as they make their way through each battalion. 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