Admission Requirements

Prior to making the transition to Centenary, students are expected to take college preparatory and advanced coursework in high school. Most candidates for admission have participated in accelerated academic programs, or have enrolled in additional academic units (when available). Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete a minimum number of units in certain academic subjects:

• 4 units of English

• 3 units of math (algebra I and II, geometry, or equivalents)

• 3 units of social science

• 3 units of natural science (at least two with lab, when available)

• 2 units of foreign language (in the same language)

Admission to Centenary is selective, with applicants being evaluated on strength of academic curriculum, trends in academic grades, standardized test score results (SAT or ACT), letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, and a personal essay. Priority consideration for admission space and scholarship funding will be given to those students who submit applications by posted deadline dates.

All candidates for admission as full-time students are expected to have graduated from an accredited high school or have received their General Education Diploma (GED) prior to enrollment at Centenary.

When all application materials are received, the student's file is considered "complete" and ready for review. The Admission Committee will only review a complete application.