School Counselor Resources

We've created a one-stop resource for high school counselors to help students navigate the process of applying for admission to Centre College.

Centre College values the vital role that high school counselors and community-based organizations play in guiding students toward higher education. We’re here to provide the resources you need to help your students explore Centre and navigate the application process. If you can’t find what you're looking for, please contact the Admission Office at admission@centre.edu.

Application Timelines for Admission & Financial Aid

Centre has four admission application plans: early decision, early action, and regular decision. Students should submit financial aid application forms by the deadline of their chosen admission plan. We require the FAFSA and CSS Profile to be considered for financial aid.

Learn more about applying

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Scholarship Nominations

Centre offers a variety of scholarship opportunities designed to recognize academic achievement, strong character, and special interests. You're invited to nominate students for these opportunities. The priority deadline for nominations is December 15, but we accept nominations through January 15.

Submit a nomination

Document Management

We accept documents through the Common App, Parchment, Naviance, and SCOIR. Or please email to admission@centre.edu.

Track Application Status

Slate.org is a free platform designed to help admission offices, school counselors, and community-based organizations monitor student applications in one place.

You can also use Slate to track a student’s real-time application status, receive notice of your students’ admission decisions, and upload documents like transcripts, school reports, letters of recommendation, and other required documentation.

Centre Promise

The Centre Promise helps put a transformative education within reach for more students. We're committed to meeting 100% of each student's demonstrated financial need, making our comprehensive support system, exceptional alumni network, and engaging academic experience accessible to all.

Learn about Centre Promise

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Visiting Campus

Group Tours

As a high school counselor, you can schedule guided group tours at Centre. We offer groups visits for high schools (and their affiliated programs) for groups up to 25 students. For groups greater than 25, please contact our office directly to schedule your visit.

Schedule a visit

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Fly-in/Drive-in Events for Counselors

Join us for a counselor fly-in or drive-in event to get a firsthand look at the Centre Experience and the opportunities available to your students. We can’t wait to show you our beautiful campus!

Email us for event information

Centre in Your Area

Centre Admissions staff members travel across the United States to meet with prospective students and counselors. Would you like us to visit your school or attend a college fair in your area?

Tell us what's happening at your school

Admission & Financial Aid Programming Support

Centre welcomes high schools and community-based organizations to request admissions and financial aid programming designed to help students and families navigate the college application and financial aid process. To schedule a virtual or on-site information session or workshop tailored to your school’s needs, please contact our Office of Admission.

Request programming support

Success After Centre

Centre’s rich history of notable alumni includes Supreme Court justices, U.S. senators and representatives, and state governors. True to our mission to prepare students for lives of learning, leadership, and service, 98% of Centre graduates are employed or pursuing graduate studies within a year of graduation.

Discover success after Centre

Class of 2024 Success

The class of 2024 has achieved a great success rate one year after graduation.

98%

Overall Success

Nearly every graduate is employed or in graduate school

59%

Employed

Nearly two-thirds of the class is currently employed

39%

Attending Graduate School

Over one-third of the class is in advanced study programs

13%

Working Internationally

Graduates working internationally

84%

Medical School Acceptance Rate

Among the highest in the nation