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Centre Compass Program

For Centre students, a world of opportunity awaits — and the Centre Compass Program is here to guide your first steps.

Designed for incoming first-year Centre College students (including transfer students), this on-campus leadership training experience will help you maximize your potential as a student-leader at Centre. The one-week, orientation-style intensive program will feature interactive workshops and activities focused on cultivating skills such as critical thinking, initiative, innovation, creative problem-solving, and communication skills — all the tools necessary to become a successful scholar and leader, both on campus, in your professional career, and beyond. 

Program Dates: Sunday, July 14th through Saturday, July 20th 
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Program Details

What is Leadership?

Each day of the program will be focused on one leadership skill set. Typical days will include multiple interactive sessions and activities. Sessions may include topics and activities such as, individual and group leadership, communication skills, academic success, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creative problem solving and innovation.

Register for the Compass Program

Why Should You Participate In The Centre Compass Program?  

  • To learn critical skills for success both in and out of the classroom.
  • To get a head start on familiarizing yourself with campus and the Danville community.
  • To obtain additional, ongoing mentorship opportunities during your first year in college.
  • To list the program as a credential on your resume for future jobs and graduate schools.
  • To connect with other ongoing leadership programs. 
  • To gain a group of new friends who will challenge and support you during your four years on campus.
  • To make a positive impact on our community and the world.
  • To connect with student mentors (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior).
  • To become intentional about your time on campus and make the most of your Centre education.
     

Cost and Important Details

The program fee of $1000 covers: food, housing, excursions, and instruction materials for the entire week. As well, all participants will receive a commemorative 10th Anniversary program t-shirt. Please note: financial need-based scholarships are available for qualified applicants.

To secure a spot, a $100 non-refundable deposit is due by Monday, July 1st. The remaining balance will be due on (or before) arrival to campus on Saturday, July 14th.

Students who receive financial aid at Centre may qualify for whole or partial aid. Scholarships are also available for first-generation College students. When registering, please indicate if you would like to be considered for a scholarship or partial financial aid.

Students will be notified of admission on a rolling basis. To check on admission status, please email program director Jessica Chisley at jessica.chisley@centre.edu.

All students will reside on campus in a dormitory with several trained sophomore, junior or senior students serving as Resident Assistants. Please note: Most participants will have a roommate for the week. For accommodation requests, please reach out to program Directors: Jessica Chisley and Alex Wright.

After admission, a non-refundable $100 deposit is due to the program director by July 5 and will confirm your spot in the program. The remaining balance is due upon arrival to campus on July 16th.

  • Spending money (optional)
  • Bed linens and towels
  • Summer clothes (including long pants for potential service project) 
  • One light jacket (optional) 
  • Toiletries
  • Prescription medication
  • Copy of medical insurance card
  • One nice outfit for the final banquet

Rides from the Lexington airport, bus or train station will be provided, if necessary. Please request a ride as soon as long-distanced travel arrangements have been made. 

Students accepted into the program should plan to check-in on campus between 2:00 pm (14:00) and 4:00 pm (16:00) EST on Sunday, July 14th.

Students may check-out and depart campus the morning of July 20th.

Typical amenities for the week include: laundry facilities, fitness center access, and (in some cases) kitchen/cooking facilities.

I’m an International Student, may I participate in the Compass program?  At this time, due to Visa and travel challenges, we are unable to accommodate International Students who currently reside outside of the United States. International Students residing within the U.S. may be able to participate. If you have questions about your potential eligibility for participation in the program, please reach out to Jessica Chisley.

What Participants Had To Say About The Program 

“Compass is a program that gives you almost like a backstage pass to what it feels like to be a Centre Student before the rest of your class. I would very much recommend it to incoming students for it made me fall I love with Centre all the more, giving me the confidence of knowing the campus, the experience of engaging in the Danville community, and the wonderful opportunity of connecting with the faculty and making great, lasting friendships.”

— Hesed Payocong

 

 

“This program was nothing short of amazing. I made lasting friendships, learned more about Centre than I possibly could have during an overnight visit, and learned more about myself as a leader, and what kind of strengths I can bring to a group setting.”

— Evan Miller

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