Congratulations, you’re in! We’re proud of your accomplishments and excited about what you’ll achieve as a new student at Centre.
Whether you’re already planning your Centre experience or still considering your options, check out these resources for admitted students and our next steps to help you and your family make the decisions that work best for you.
VISIT OUR CAMPUS TO HELP MAKE YOUR DECISION
The best way to get a true sense of the Centre experience is by visiting our campus in person. Sign up for an information session, get an on-campus tour, or attend an Open House event so you have what you need to decide to enroll at Centre.
If you’ve got follow-up questions, our admission counselors are here to answer questions regarding your application, course of study, financial aid, classes, and more.
Beginning in May, you’ll start to receive housing, registration, and orientation information from our Student Life Office, so be sure to check your Centre email address regularly. In the meantime, here are some dates to keep in mind.
Please complete the Candidate’s Reply Form to confirm your place in the incoming class and submit a non-refundable $400 enrollment deposit by May 1, 2026. Your admission counselor is here to help walk you through the decision process, so let us know how we can help. You can also log into the CentreNet portal to track your application status and access financial aid and other essential information.
Complete reply form Contact your CounselorAccess application portal
| Early Decision I | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Early Action | May 1 |
| Early Decision II | March 1 |
| Regular Decision | May 1 |
Once you officially secure your spot, it’s time to sort out some important details so you’ll be prepared to dive into your first day of classes without a hitch. Learn more about new student orientation, create your Centre student email account, and get started on your housing selection process.
Next Steps for Deposited Students
Soon after you accept your offer of admission to Centre, you’ll begin to receive housing, registration, and orientation information. In the meantime, here are some dates to keep in mind.
| May - June | Receive Information about Housing, Registration, and Orientation |
|---|---|
| August 21 | Move-In Day |
| August 22 - 25 | New Student Orientation |
| August 26 | First Day of Classes |
| September 18-19 | Family Weekend |
BUILD A STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATION AT CENTRE
With more than 50 areas of study to choose from and the option to design your own major, we’re confident you’ll find a meaningful degree plan to prepare you for your professional path. Find your place in the world through your studies and learn how a study abroad or away experience can help shape your goals.
ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF YOUR CENTRE HOME
Where you eat, sleep, and socialize are crucial to your Centre experience. Learn more about our residential communities and our delicious dining options.
Campus and community are one and the same at Centre. This is where you’ll learn, collaborate, and develop lifelong bonds. Discover all the ways you can grow with us.
At Centre, the fun finds you! Whether you’re interested in student government, a particular club or organization, or Greek life, you won’t have any problem finding your place.
Being good to yourself is one of the smartest things you can do, so take care of your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs by tapping into our resources.
My professors were instrumental with respect to my professional development. I know that I would not be where I am today without the personal attention I received at Centre College.
Ph.D.: Harvard Medical School 2013
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Louisville, Kentucky
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