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FINISH STRONG
Transfer Studies
• Academic Support
• Career Development
• Community Involvement
• Financial Aid Assistance
• Personal Attention
Why Choose Centenary?
• Credit Evaluation: A free, no obligation, credit evaluation, and a generous transfer policy of up
to 96 credits ensures you have many options.
• Financial Aid Assistance: Personal attention helps you receive the most aid possible.
• Individualized Attention: From application to graduation our academic support team and
faculty advisors help you succeed.
• Career Development Center: Discover the tools and services you need to stand out in
today’s highly competitive job market.
• Strong Community: Over one-third of all Centenary students are transfer students, you are
never alone.
Two Ways to Apply to Centenary
1. The Common Application - CommonApp.org
2. The Centenary College Application - CentenaryCollege.edu/Apply
“My enrollment counselor stood by my side through the entire transfer process. The professional attitude resulted in
quick email responses and promptly returned phone calls. I know there were probably hundreds of other students to
handle, but I always felt as though I was a top priority.”
- Lauren Corbishley ‘15, Social Work
Get Started
Liberal Transfer Policy
Students benefit from Centenary’s generous transfer credit policy and
articulation agreements. Students can transfer up to:
• 72 qualified credits: from community colleges
and proprietary schools
• 96 qualified credits: from four-year institutions
Transfer Counselors are Here to Help
At any point during the transfer process your counselor will help
ensure that your transfer credits align with your major’s requirements.
Before your first semester of classes they will serve as your interim
academic advisor guiding you through any questions or concerns.
Admission Requirements
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Centenary Fast Facts
• Founded: 1867
• Undergrad enrollment: 1,300
• Average Class Size: 19
• Students from 22 states and
9 foreign countries
• Location: Hackettstown, N.J.,
close to New York City
and Philadelphia
Official college transcripts from all prior institutions
Proof of high school graduation: Diploma or transcript copy
Admission Essay: 250-500 words
Academic Letter of Recommendation
SAT Requirements
• Fewer than 24 transfer college credits: Official SAT scores and high school transcript are required.
• Over age 24: SAT score is not needed
Discover Centenary College
Tour our campus online at CentenaryCollege.edu/CampusTour
Degrees & Majors
Accounting
Biology
Forensic Science
Business Administration
Finance
Management
Marketing
Sports Management
Communication
Film Studies
Print Journalism
Radio & Television
Criminal Justice
Education
Elementary
Biology
English
History
Liberal Arts
Secondary
Biology
English
Social Studies
English
Career-Oriented Writing
Creative Writing
English Literature
Environmental Science
Equine Science
Pre-Veterinary Track
Equine Studies
Business Management
Communication for
the Equine Industry
Riding Instruction
Training the Horse
Fashion
Design
Merchandising
Global Studies
History
Political & Governmental Affairs
American Politics
Global Politics
Centenary College admits students without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age or national origin. Centenary College, in
accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, prepares, publishes and distributes an annual security report containing specific information
about campus security. Policies and safety statistics are available at CentenaryCollege.edu/Safety
Academic Support
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Criminal Justice
Human Services
Theater Arts
Costume Design
Dance
Production Management
Performance Studies
Technical Theater
Visual Arts
Graphic Design
Studio Arts
Certificates & Certifications
Criminalistics
Therapeutic Riding
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Transfer students have access to all of our academic
success resources.
1. The Academic Success and Advising Center
• Focused on helping you succeed
• Academic goal coaching
• Time management and skill building workshops
2. Career Development
• Resume building
• Online and social networking tools
• Internships and Post-graduation employment
3. The Writing Collaboratory
• Peer-to-peer writing resource
• Cooperation centered
• Promote critical thinking
4. Disabilities Services Office
• Provides reasonable accommodations
• Offers two programs to support students
• Promotes independence
Policies and consumer information can be found online at CentenaryCollege.edu/ConsumerInformation
Plan to Be Successful
Internships for Every Major
Take advantage of the new Career Development Center
and gain professional experience through internships.
CentenaryCollege.edu/Internships
• Michael Kors
• NJ Devils
• Hearst Magazines
• VH1 / Nickelodeon
• Disney
• Breyer
Career-Building Opportunities
Make yourself stand out from other candidates through
training and job initiatives.
• Speed Networking Event and Employer Panels
• Career Fair with more than 50 New Jersey employers
• On-campus Interviewing
The staff at the Career Center is here to
ensure students are:
• Given the tools they need to be successful
•Helped to identify and communicate
their strengths
•Prepared for lifelong career prep,
planning, and learning
“The whole reason you go to college is to get a great job. The Career Center is a great place to get a head
start during your time at Centenary.”
- Tiffany Zappulla, Director of Career Development
Get Involved
Whether you reside on campus or commute to classes,
you’ll find plenty of student clubs, service initiatives, and
teams to keep busy. Find out more at
CentenaryCollege.edu/StudentActivities
• Evergreen Group - Environmental
• Becca’s Closet - Fashion
• SGA (Student Government Association)
• ENACTUS
• Intramurals
Athletics
13 Cyclone teams compete in
NCAA Division III. Several have
been crowned CSAC
champions in recent years.
CentenaryCyclones.com
• Honor Societies
Financial Aid & Scholarships
• 95% of transfer students receive financial aid
• On average, transfer students receive over $15,000
in grants and scholarships
Financial Awards
Transfer students may be eligible for the following awards:
• GPA-based Merit Award: for new students
CentenaryCollege.edu/TransferAwards
Men’s Teams
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Wrestling
Women’s Teams
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
• Recognition Award: Students with an associate
degree receive an additional $1000 award.
• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: Members of PTK
receive an additional $2000 Scholarship.
• Other Scholarships: Information found at
CentenaryCollege.edu/Scholarships
Actual vs. Published Cost
Centenary 2014-15 full-time undergraduate tuition
$29,360
Published tuition
$14,360
Veterans
We pride ourselves on our dedication
to assisting veterans, active military
personnel, and their dependents.
You may be eligible for programs that
will pay most or part of your tuition.
CentenaryCollege.edu/Military
Average net paid
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov
Our school code: 002599
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
1-877-236-4723
transferadmissions@centenarycollege.edu
CentenaryCollege.edu/Transfer
Accreditations
Centenary College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
We hold additional accreditations in the fields of business, education and social work.
• International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE): This professional
accreditation recognizes academic quality and excellence in business education.
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which ensures continual
enhancement of learning experiences and methodologies.
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
The college is just one hour from
New York City and 90 minutes from
Philadelphia.
CentenaryCollege.edu/Directions
Apply now!
CentenaryCollege.edu/Apply
Centenary is a non-profit organization founded in 1867. We distinguish ourselves through our fundamental belief in the full potential of each
student, and by providing a strong liberal arts foundation, career preparation, and a culture of service to the community and to the world.