International Applicants

Welcome! We are very pleased that you have made the choice to consider Centre in your college search. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

At Centre, our commitment is to enrich all of our students with worldwide opportunities, such as our study abroad or exchange programs. Centre actively seeks to provide opportunities for students from other countries to come to our college and welcome them into our college community.

Application Requirements

International students with U.S. status (resident, refugee/asylee) should apply as U.S. students; international students who will have non-immigrant status (usually F-1) follow a slightly different procedure.

We give careful attention to every application that we receive. The most important criterion for admission is academic promise at our college. Centre encourages qualified students to apply for admission and admits students without regard to religion, race, gender, disabilities, or national origin.

Only completed applications will be reviewed for admission. Please see the Application Materials Checklist for a list of the documents required to make an application complete.

International applicants may apply to Centre under terms of either the Early Action application plan (December 1 deadline) or the Regular Decision application plan (January 15th). Complete international applications, including an attested Certification of Finances, must be submitted to the Office of Admission either by December 1 for Early Action applicants or by January 15 for Regular Decision applicants. Applicants under either plan are considered only for fall term enrollment, which begins in September. We will accept Regular Decision applications after the January 15th deadline; however, they will be considered only on the basis of available space. We close our international admission process on May 1.

We begin making admission decisions in February. The majority of our admission letters are mailed and e-mailed to you during the month of March. If you are admitted and choose to enroll at Centre College, you will then need to remit a US $300 non-refundable enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure your admission.

International Transfer Students

Centre College encourages international transfer students. It is important to understand our transfer policy. Transfer applicants to Centre must submit everything required of first-year applicants plus a Dean’s Reference form and an official copy of their college or university transcript. The transfer of credit from other universities will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who have college-level credit from institutions outside of the United States may be required to submit their academic records to World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators for a general evaluation. Information and forms may be obtained from their Web sites at www.wes.org or www.ece.org.

Financial Aid

Centre does not offer need-based financial aid to international students but does consider them in our merit scholarship competition. On average, we expect international students to be able to contribute $28,000 annually toward their Centre education. International applicants must complete the College Board Certification of Finances Statement.

Costs / Comprehensive Fee

Centre sets its cost each year as a comprehensive fee. This fee includes tuition, all academic fees, student housing, board (meals), and most cultural and athletic events on campus. Please keep in mind that colleges do increase their tuition each year.

Comprehensive Annual Fee for the 2011-2012 academic year: $42,500*

*This is the amount that would appear on your bill should you enroll at Centre.

Certificate of Eligibility

Students outside the United States will need a Certificate of Eligibility to apply for a student visa and to enter the United States (INS Form 1-20 for F-1 student). F-1 students who are already in the United States will need a Certificate of Eligibility to continue their current status.

Centre College will issue the Certificate of Eligibility once we have received two items - the student’s US $300 enrollment deposit and the certification of finances showing adequate financial support. We will then tell you how to pay the $100 fee required to receive an I-20 form.

Countries Represented at Centre

Centre has had students from the following countries in recent years:

Bangladesh
Bosnia
China
India
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Myanmar
Nepal
Northern Ireland
Pakistan
Puerto Rico
Republic of Korea
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Tanzania
Turkey
Vietnam
United Kingdom

Information Request

To learn more about Centre College, to obtain specific materials, or if you have questions about the processing of your application, please contact:

Sarah Miller

Assistant Director of Admission

Centre College

600 West Walnut Street

Danville, KY 40422 U.S.A

(859) 238-5379

(800) 423-6236 (only in the U.S.A)

Fax: (859) 238-5373

E-mail: sarah.miller@centre.edu

*Please include your name, telephone number, and address on all e-mail messages.