Make Centenary Your Home Away from Home

Exchange students become part of Centenary’s close-knit campus community, where they benefit from personalized academic support, small classes, and opportunities to build meaningful friendships. International students enrich the Centenary experience by bringing new perspectives, experiences, and cultures to our classrooms and campus life.

Get involved by joining student organizations, participating in athletics, taking part in language exchange, and engaging meaningfully in small class discussions. At Centenary, exchange students are not just visitors. They are valued members of our community.

 

Application deadlines:

  • Fall semester (mid-late August start) - 30 April
  • Spring semester (January start) - 31 October

 

A completed application packet includes:

  • Nomination from your home university (exchange students only);
  • Completed online Visiting and Exchange Application for Admission;
  • Color copy of passport (with expiration at least 3 months after the program end date)
  • Proof of English language
    • CEFR level of B2 English (exchange students are permitted to have a letter from a faculty member or their exchange advisor confirming their B2 English level)
    • Official score reports, which must be sent directly from the testing service and must not be more than two (2) years old.
  • Proof of financial support

 

Acceptance, Immigration, and Arrival:

The Director of Global Engagement will review completed applications and issue acceptance documentation shortly after submission. Acceptance materials will include information about housing, meal plans, arrival procedures, and immigration requirements. Once enrollment is confirmed, the Office of Global Engagement will provide the necessary immigration documentation and assist students with the F-1 visa process.

Email global@centenary.edu with any questions!

Contact Info

Catherine Walsh

Director of Global Engagement

Learning Commons, Magale Library 208

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