Events

Homecoming 2026 is scheduled for: November 6-8, 2026. 

Room block at Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Waterfront. Book by Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026

Reunion Package

The registration fees are $225 for alumni and $105 for spouses/significant others (early-bird pricing). The price goes up $50 after September 1.  Registration includes a hat, a pair of rocks glasses plus entry to the Friday night party and Saturday tailgate. Football tickets are required for the tailgate/march-on and are not included in the package. See the Schedule of Events below for ticket purchase information.  For questions, please email: citadel.class.1996@gmail.com  or ask a question in the '96 Facebook page. 

Click here to register:  Homecoming Registration

Schedule of Events

• Friday: 

• 5:10pm: Twilight Parade

• 7pm: Over the Horizon Brewing

  • 1. • Parking will be at the Charleston Rifle Club (2221 Heriot St., Charleston, SC 29403) (See parking info below)

       • Oyster roast plus other food options (See menu below) 

       • Music will be provided by Shamus Gillen’s band 

       • Customized '96 beer cans available for sale ($50 / case) -- see sample below

• Saturday:

• 8:30-10am: Open Barracks

• 9:50am: Report to the Ring Statue at the Corner of Lee and Avenue of Remembrance 

  • • • The Ring Statue will be changed to a 96 ring

      • Please be on time as we will have a limited time to take a class picture @ 10am

• 9:00am: Summerall Guards Performance

• 10:30am: Homecoming Review Parade

• Noon: Tailgate 

  • BBQ, smoked chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, and banana pudding

  • Football Ticket Purchasing Information:  Click here

  • Purchase deadline: October 2, 2026

  • Tickets must be purchased to participate in the march-on as well as the tailgate.

  • See map below for location

• 1:30pm: Lineup for March-on

• 2pm: Football Game vs. Furman

Full schedule available here: Homecoming 2026

Merchandise & Memorabilia

Apparel Store:

• https://citadel96.logosoftwear.com/

• Many different products from shirts, jackets, hoodies, vests and more with several different designs and 5 different logos (shown below). We can create more products if needed. 

• You can also customize the products by adding your own text/images, resizing logos, changing colors, etc. The source files for these logos are available upon request.

• Here's a guide on how to customize the items in the store: Customizing '96 Store Products