Initially both schools operated as separate institutions governed by a common Board of Visitors, in 1845 the Arsenal Academy in Columbia became an auxiliary to the Citadel Academy in Charleston; first year students attended the Arsenal then transferred to the Citadel Academy to complete their education.
Initially both schools operated. Separate institutions governed by a common Board of Visitors became an auxiliary to the Citadel Academy in Charleston. This was in 1845 the Arsenal Academy in Columbia. First year students attended the Arsenal. This Arsenal was then transferred to the Citadel Academy. This was to complete their education.