B C E F H K L O P Q R S T

cadre

Upper-class cadets of high academic and military standing selected to train freshman cadet recruits. Collective noun, singular in usage but plural in function.

The cadre is responsible for training and motivating the incoming class.

college

The Citadel is a college, not a university or school. When referring to the institution as a college, the word should be lowercased. Even when referring specifically to The Citadel, do not capitalize. Treat the word “college” like any other noun that is not a proper name.

There are five schools in the college—the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business, the Zucker Family School of Education, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics.

company

Unit of affiliation; cadets are assigned to one of 20 companies housed in five battalions (or barracks).

Capitalize only when referring to specific cadet companies:

  • Each cadet company is assigned a TAC officer.
  • The commander of Charlie Company is from Sumter, S.C.

cover

Hat worn as part of the cadet uniform. Covers should be removed when indoors. No need to capitalize.

evening study period

Also known as ESP.

For formal publications to external audiences, excluding alumni, use “evening study period” on first reference.

Four Pillars

The Citadel education begins with Four Pillars—character, academics, military, fitness—to develop leaders who are prepared to serve in all walks of life.