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Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to Centenary University must be graduates of an accredited high school or preparatory secondary school, or the equivalent. A personal interview is strongly recommended. SAT or ACT scores are not required, but may be submitted to support the application decision.

Centenary University admits students without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age, and national or ethnic origin. To complete the application process, Centenary University requires the following:

  1. An online application form completed by the student. Students are welcome to apply using the Common Application or the Centenary Application.
  2. Official transcript of school records.
  3. SAT or ACT scores are optional.

    Note: International students must submit proof of English language proficiency and a completed Certification of Finances Form. An application fee (visit www.centenaryuniversity.edu) should also be included. Students are also required to submit an essay in addition to a letter of recommendation. For more complete information, international students should contact the Admissions Office.

For students seeking admission into the Equine Studies major, a riding video is required showing yourself riding a horse to the best of your ability. The Equine Studies faculty determines final placement into the courses in the program.

International Admissions

International students must meet general undergraduate admission requirements and provide the following documentation:
1. A copy of your current passport

2. A transcript from your most recent school attended. Transcripts must be sent to WES (www.wes.org) for translation and authentication. You will be required to pay a fee for this service.

3. Two letters of recommendation from previous faculty.

  4.  Certification of English proficiency - official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo examination results.

5. Financial documentation on financial institution letterhead stating that you have sufficient funds to cover your first year’s stay at Centenary University. This is the amount needed for tuition, room and board, and general fees.

6. Equine students pay an additional fee per semester. 

7. All international students are required to purchase the university’s health insurance.

No admission decision will be made until all steps in the application process have been completed.  

This above information is necessary to minimally meet the US Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Information System requirements for the possibility of receiving a US Department of State (category F-1) student visa.