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Centenary empowers you to DO MORE.For yourself.For others.For the world.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGEHISTORY

Founded in 1825, Centenary

College is the oldest chartered

liberal arts college west of the

Mississippi River.

LOCATION

The Shreveport/Bossier area is

located in the northwest corner

of Louisiana near the Texas and

Arkansas borders. The combined

population of the metropolitan

area is approximately 393,000.

ACADEMICS

Undergraduate Degree Offerings

• Art & Visual Culture

- Studio Arts

- Art History & Visual Studies

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Biophysics

• Business Administration

- Accounting

- Finance

- Management

• Chemistry

• Communication

- Film/Television/Video

- New Media Design

- Professional Writing

• Computer Science (Minor)

• Economics

• English

- Literature

- Creative Writing

- Film and Cultural Studies

• Environment and Society (Minor)

• French

• Gender Studies (Minor)

• Geology

• History

• Individualized Major

• Mathematics

- Theoretical

- Computational

• Music

- Performance

- Choral Music

- Sacred Music

- Composition

• Neuroscience

• Philosophy

• Physics (Minor)

• Political Science

• Psychology

Student/FacultyRatio

8:1

Average Class Size

12

Acceptance to Law School

79%

Acceptance to Medical School

90%

• Religious Studies

• Sociology

• Spanish (Minor)

• Theatre

Special Programs

• Allied Health Tracks

• Business/Foreign Language

Coordinate Program

• Christian Leadership Center

• Education (5-year program)

• Engineering 3/2

• Museum Management

• Pre-Dentistry

• Pre-Law

• Pre-Medicine

• Pre-Veterinary

ATHLETICS

Centenary proudly supports

our 17 teams in the Southern

Collegiate Athletic Conference

in NCAA Division III.

• Baseball (M)

• Basketball (M/W)

• Cross Country (M/W)

• Golf (M/W)

• Gymnastics (W)

• Lacrosse (M)

• Soccer (M/W)

• Softball (W)

• Swimming (M/W)

• Tennis (M/W)

• Volleyball (W)

AFFILIATION

Centenary College is

affiliated with the United

Methodist Church and is a

member of the Associated

Colleges of the South.

STUDENT BODY

Centenary students come

from 28 states and 7

foreign countries.

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A C A D E M I C S

Centenary professorsEXPECT MORE, and they’ll help you deliver.

Our award-winning faculty help you “Do More in Four.” With a distinctive course structure that allows you to earn up to 40 credit hours per year, you have the flexibility to explore a second major or minor or set off on global travel or study.

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“I really appreciate the personal interaction I

have with my professors - I frequently meet my

advisor for dinner and discuss my education

and my future.”

– Rykley Crowe, Geology

Humble, Texas

Dr. Ed Leuck makes beer with his students to demonstrate the functional use of microorganisms

centenary.edu/biology

A C A D E M I C S

When you interact with the world, youUNDERSTAND MORE.

Centenary students actively engage three 21st century global challenges – living a meaningful life, living a life of expanding circles of relationships, and living a sustainable life.

PACK YOUR BAGS

Centenary’s Passport Points program allows you to earn points by attending

campus cultural events. Redeem those points to help cover travel costs for

educational opportunities such as the College’s immersive terms or exchange programs with universities around the globe.

centenary.edu/globalstudy

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Chemistry major Tierra Range earned a highly

competitive American Chemical Society summer

fellowship. Home base for her cutting-edge

research? The National University of Singapore.

Greece (2014)

Haiti (2012)

Paris (2014)

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“Life in the residence halls really

builds our Centenary family.”

- Kendall Hughes ’13

YourCentenary

Home

centenary.edu/ourcampus

All students live just a short walk from the

activities and resources on our beautiful campus

in one of three World Houses – communities for

learning and leading as well as living.

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S T U D E N T D E V E L O P M E N T

Our World Houses challenge you to link knowledge and action in MORE MEANINGFUL service to others.

WHAT IS A WORLD HOUSE?

Centenary’s residence life is centered around

World Houses, drawing students together in a

common residence and with a common purpose.

Through your House, you will actively address

one of three global challenges through service projects with community partners and leadership opportunities both on and off-campus.

centenary.edu/worldhouse

Discover which challenge alignswith your passions at

Our challenge is living a meaningful life – our response is the

Social Justice World House

Our challenge is living a sustainable life – our response is the

Environmental Sustainability World House

Our challenge is expanding our circles – our response is the

Peace World House

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The Social Justice World House invited Rev. Mande Muyombo, Director of

Kamina Methodist University in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

to speak at Centenary

Student service projectduring Orientation 2013

Volunteering at the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank“As a resident of the World House for Peace,

I’ve learned about the importance of community.

I plan to become a family medicine doctor in a

rural area where relationships are essential in

providing optimum care.”

– Chantel Lee, Chemistry/Pre-Med

Brusly, Louisiana

One thing you won’t be at Centenary is bored.

It’s up to you to decide whether you go Greek, play an intramural sport, develop your leadership skills in student government, or share your talents on the stage. Or, do it all.

More at centenary.edu/getinvolved

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The world-renowned Centenary College Choir performed at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome (2013).centenary.edu/choir

Spring Awakening atMarjorie Lyons Playhouse.centenary.edu/playhouse

At Centenary, I have

realized that I have a true

passion for community

involvement. Through

my leadership activities,

I have not only improved

myself but also positively

influenced others.

– Ninjia Miles

Sociology/Spanish

Houma, LA

Homecoming TailgateCelebration 2012

Our athletes are dedicated to a field of study and passionate on the field of play.

More at gocentenary.com

S T U D E N T D E V E L O P M E N T

ATHLETES & SCHOLARS

Division III Athletics at Centenary provides a well-rounded

collegiate experience that balances rigorous academics,

competitive athletics, and the opportunity to pursue a multitude

of other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Centenary

competes in DIII’s Southern Collegiate Athletic Confererence.

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“I’ve had the opportunity to travel all

over the nation participating in the

sport I love, while representing a

respected and prestigious college.”

– Robyn Price ’14

Gymnastics

O U T C O M E S

Centenary graduates meet the challenge to lead in a changing world.

Nadine Kaskas ’11Biology/Philosophy

Award-winning medical student Nadine Kaskas drew on her Centenary

experience to help create an “Empathy in Medicine” elective at

LSU Health.

Michael Poole ’02Engineering

Centenary’s 3/2 engineering program led Michael to SpaceX in Los

Angeles where he works as a Structures Test Engineer, helping develop spacecraft technologies that will make human life multi-planetary.

centenary.edu/outcomesMore alumni stories at

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OPEN HOUSES

2015October 10November 4 (Dallas)

2016February 13Register or schedule an

individualized visit at centenary.edu/visit

IMPORTANT DATES

2015December 15 Early Action

2016February 15 Regular Decision

May 1Deposit Due

More information atcentenary.edu/dates

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Office of Admission

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Centenary College is an equal opportunity educational institution. The College does not descriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, veteran’s status, disability, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarships, grant or loan programs, athletic or other College-administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies, or other related personnel practices. The College follows the guidelines for records established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974).

The College’s designated coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, and the Internal Revenue Service is the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Centenary College of Louisiana is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Centenary College of Louisiana.

Since 1825