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1 Achieve Your Degree Transfer to at Centenary College Transfer

2 Succeed at Centenary I saw so many opportunities once I transferred to Centenary. The professors bring so many real world experiences to class. I never would have known that my current position existed if not for my Centenary experience. Amanda Ziemba 10 Clinical Project Associate, Canfield Scientific Inc. Transferred to Centenary in 2008 Centenary Fast Facts Founded in 1867 President: Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite Undergraduate enrollment: 1,366 Student to Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Average Class Size: 19 Students represent 22 states and 14 foreign countries Location: Hackettstown, N.J., 1 hour from NYC and 1 ½ hours from Philadelphia Middle States Accreditation; Full Accreditation from International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE); Full Accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); Full Accreditation from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Take the next step. To learn about transfer requirements and the admissions process, visit or call

3 T 1. Transfer Friendly With more than 30% of the student body consisting of transfer students, Centenary is the preferred choice for students transitioning from a community college or another four year institution. We offer a liberal transfer policy and a hassle-free transfer process that will keep you on track towards your degree and professional goals. What s a liberal transfer policy? In order to obtain a bachelor s degree from Centenary College, you will need to earn 128 credits. Students from community colleges and/ or proprietary schools can transfer a maximum of 72 credits with a C- or better. You may transfer a maximum of 96 credits from a four year institution or a combination of credits from two and four year institutions. You must complete a minimum of 32 credits at Centenary. Transfer counselors are here to help A transfer enrollment counselor is available to meet with you at any point during your transfer process; this is a service that sets Centenary apart from other institutions. Starting your transfer process early will help ensure that your credits directly align with your major s requirements. Centenary s transfer counselors will also serve as your interim academic advisor, offering you guidance from the pre-application process until your first semester of classes. Get hands-on with radio, at WNTI 91.9 FM Public Radio from Centenary College. Small college environment and great professors who help you achieve your academic and career goals. Two Ways to Apply to Centenary 1. The Common Application Centenary College is a proud member of The Common Application, a not-for-profit membership organization that is committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process. To utilize The Common Application, go to All aspects must be completely filled out online, including the Centenary College Supplement. A $30 application fee is required. 2. The Centenary College Application File Centenary College s full-time undergraduate application is available online at There is a $30 application fee. Official college transcripts from all prior institutions attended. Proof of high school graduation (a copy of your diploma or transcript) Admission Essay: A word essay on the topic of How do you think your educational goals and objectives can be obtained by completing your education at Centenary College? An academic letter of recommendation (download the printable file at recommendation) If you have earned fewer than 24 college credits you must also submit official SAT scores and high school transcript. If you are over age 24 you do not need an SAT score to apply. Centenary College admits students without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age or national origin.

4 T 2. 85% of our students receive financial aid including grants, scholarships and transfer awards. Centenary College connects their students with peop That s the best thing about Centenary. The education Financial awards and scholarships Entering students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible for a Transfer Award. Transfer students who have attained membership in Phi Theta Kappa and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 may receive a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. For both awards, students must have at least 32 credits of fulltime study remaining towards their Centenary degree. When completing the FAFSA be sure to include our Institutional Code: Safety at Centenary Your safety is important to us! 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 crime statistics are available at: www. centenarycollege.edu/safety

5 le in the field in order to broaden their horizons. here gets you Choose out in From the real 22 Career-Centered world. Gabriella Degree Programs Mullady 11, Psychology graduate T 3. MAJORS Accounting Art and Design Biology Environmental Science Business Administration Finance Management Marketing Sports Management Communication Film Studies Print Journalism Radio and Television Criminal Justice Education Elementary Education Biology English History Liberal Arts Mathematics Secondary Education Biology English Mathematics Social Studies English Creative Writing Equine Studies Business Management Communication for the Equine Industry Equine Science Riding Instruction Training the Horse Fashion Design Merchandising Global Studies Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts History Mathematics Political and Governmental Affairs Psychology Social Work Sociology Criminal Justice Human Services Theater Arts Acting Costume Design Dance Management Technical Theater The choice of more than 19 career-centered degree programs. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Educational Opportunity Fund First Year Leaders Individualized Studies Intensive Learning Support Program Internships Pre-Law Emphasis Study Abroad Certifications Criminalistics Certificate Teacher of Students with Disabilities Therapeutic Riding Take advantage of the new Career Center in the Seay Building. Here you ll find individualized assistance in resume writing, employment search, online and social networking tools and more.

6 T 4. Centenary s state-of-the-art Career Center empowers students and graduates with tools that make them stand out in today s highly competitive job market. We re able to provide networking tools, Web 2.0 individual attention. Internships for Every Major Nearly every course of study offers opportunities to gain professional experience through Centenary College Internships. Whether it s Business, Fashion, Sports Management, Communication, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Work or Equine Studies, transfer students prepare for a future career in their field with scores of companies and organizations throughout New Jersey and New York City. For a full listing of internship opportunities visit

7 tools and resume writing help, as well as Michael Iris 07, Director of Centenary College Career Center T 5. A hassle-free transfer process and dedicated transfer counselors to help you every step of the way. Plenty of ways to get involved What s your passion? Getting involved with Centenary s community and campus events can be one of the biggest highlights of your college experience. Whether you reside on campus or commute to classes, you ll find plenty of student clubs, service initiatives, plus great facilities like the new David and Carol Lackland Center for dining, socializing and student meetings. Find out more at studentactivities Are you a student-athlete? Or maybe you want to root for some great athletic teams. There are 13 Cyclone teams that compete in NCAA Division III and several were crowned CSAC champions in recent years. See what s going on with all of our teams at Men s Teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Wrestling Women s Teams Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball Are you a veteran? GI Jobs magazine named Centenary College a Military-Friendly School in 2010 and You may be eligible for programs that will pay most or part of your tuition. To learn more visit edu/military

8 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ (908) Discover more about Centenary College Grab your smartphone to link directly to our undergraduate admissions page via this code. On a computer instead? Go to and select Admissions, then click on Undergraduate and scroll to Transfer & Part time or call for more information. l Scranton H Hackettstown l New York City Philadelphia l Wilmington l New Jersey l Atlantic City Centenary College is located in Hackettstown, N.J. We are one hour from New York City and an hour and a half from Philadelphia. Learn more about our location at Follow us on Facebook Facebook.com/centenarytransfers