How to Apply to Centenary
Students can click one of the links below to create your account and submit your free application. If you have application questions, please text 318.386.3311.
How to Apply
Submit our FREE application today! When you apply to Centenary, you are automatically applying for merit scholarships!
Application Checklist
High School Transcript
A high school transcript should be mailed or sent electronically from the high school to Centenary College.
Essay
Essay (choose one topic below):
- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
- Saint Augustine said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” How has traveling impacted your education or how do you hope it will in the future?
- Why Centenary? What has made Centenary stand out to you amid your college search process.
The essay should be a minimum of 250 words.
ACT or SAT Score
American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) results sent directly to Centenary College from the testing service (we will also consider scores that are listed on an official high school transcript as official)
- ACT Code for Centenary: 1576
- SAT Code for Centenary: 6082
Letter of Recommendation (required for test-optional applicants)
A Letter of Recommendation should come from a high school teacher or counselor. This is required for students who apply Test-Optional, meaning you have opted out of submitting ACT or SAT scores. Students must have a 3.25 core high school GPA to apply test-optional and be considered for admission.
Additional Materials
- A personal resume is strongly preferred.
- Your resume can include extracurricular activities, work experience, community involvement, and volunteer/service activities or projects in order of importance to you (in the past 3 years). Include leadership positions and/or major accomplishments/awards.
- A personal interview is strongly preferred.
- A personal interview with your admission counselor gives your counselor the opportunity to learn more about you. Click here to contact your counselor.
Dates & Deadlines
| Deadline | date | Preferred Deposit Date |
| Early Action | December 1 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | February 15 | May 1 |
| Rolling Admission | After February 15 | May 1 |
Additional Application Info
Dates & Deadlines
Our Early Action Deadline is December 1 and Regular Decision Deadline is February 15. Apply early for the most scholarship opportunities!
Scholarships & Financial Aid
When you complete your admission application along with the FAFSA, you're eligible for a wide variety of merit and need-based scholarships and grants.
AP, CLEP, DE, & IB Credit
Earn college credit for Dual Enrollment, CLEP, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses taken in high school.
Annual Security & Fire Report Notification
Annual Security & Fire Report Notification
The Centenary College Annual Security and Fire Safety report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Centenary College and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes information and institutional statements concerning campus security, such as information concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety or by visiting the website. Click here to learn more.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Centenary Square building at 102 E. Kings Hwy., Suite 214A, Shreveport, LA 71104 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 318-869-5759.
Contact Info
Office of Admission
2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104
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