Get Ready For Springboard!

Springboard is a required two day on-campus session during which you will meet with your advisor to set up your class schedule, make financial arrangements, meet classmates, take placement exams, and generally get your act together for your coming move to Centenary.

If you didn't make it to 1st Choice Springboard, you'll need to come to one of the following sessions:

  • June 19 and 20 - Freshmen Only
  • June 26 and 27 - Freshmen Only
  • July 24 and 25 - Freshmen and Transfer Students

Getting Ready

  1. The most important step is to login to your new student checklist and work towards completing all four items. One of these items is your Springboard signup!

  2. Consult with your parents about the financial arrangements that you will make while on campus. (Information about payment plans can be found here.)

  3. Get up to speed on choosing classes at Centenary. If you already know what you want your major to be, let us know as you complete the Springboard section of your new student checklist.

  4. Make sure you look over our list of things to bring.

Arriving on Campus

During Springboard, you will spend two days on campus. You'll have the opportunity to:

  1. register for classes
  2. meet other incoming students and returning students
  3. receive your email address and student ID card assignment
  4. complete and submit paperwork for Financial Aid, the Business Office, Health Services, and the Department of Public Safety so that you will be eligible to attend classes in the fall
  5. discover opportunities to get involved in extracurricular, leadership, service, religious and other activities on campus
  6. meet Centenary faculty and staff members
  7. take optional placement tests in French and Spanish
  8. ask any remaining questions about classes, majors, college life, and everything Centenary

Schedule Outline

Sunday:
2:00 Check-in and Checklist

3:30 Welcome!

3:45-4:45pm Informational Sessions for Students and Parents/Family

5:00-6:00pm Students: Dinner

5:00 - 6:00 pm Parents/Family: Parent/Family Reception

5:30-7:15pm Fun Part 1!

6:00-7:00pm Spanish/French Placement Exams

7:15-11:00 pm Fun Part 2!!!

Monday:
9:00am Breakfast/Overview

9:30am – 11:45 am Informational Sessions for Students and Parents/Family

11:45am Lunch (Cafeteria)

12:00pm – 3:00 pm Individual Advising Appointments

12:30pm - 4:30 pm Springboard Check-out Process

Still Have Questions?

Here are some important names and contact information that you may find useful:

Advising Arrangements Janet Ingram 318.869.5045 email
Orientation Ashlie Daigle 318.869.5292 email
Financial Aid Mary Sue Rix 318.869.5137 email
Residential Life Mark Miller 318.869.5117 email
Health Services Melinda Koch 318.869.5466 email
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