Undergraduate Programs
• Accounting
• Art
- Arts Management
- Studio Arts
• Art History (Minor)
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Business Administration
Grow Bold Thoughtful, Confident Kind, Strong, Close at Centenary.
Centenary’s beautiful campus in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood is home to a community of faculty, staff, and students who encourage each other to think critically, care deeply, and achieve more. Centenary is designated as a Top National Liberal Arts College by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked as one of Princeton Review ’s Best Southern Colleges.
History
Founded in 1825, Centenary College is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River.
Student Body
Centenary students come from 20 states and 7 foreign countries .
Athletics
Centenary proudly supports our 20 teams in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in NCAA Division III
100 % of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their field
3/4 of Centenary students have participated in an international experience
100 % of first-year Centenary students receive merit aid
Centenary College Office of Admission 2911 Centenary Boulevard • Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 800.234.4448 • admission@centenary.edu • centenary.edu/admission
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• Chemistry
• Communication
- Film/Television/Video
- New Media Design
- Creative Strategic Content (Strategic Communication)
• Computer Science (Minor)
• Economics
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Engineering Sciences (Minor)
• English - Creative Writing
- Literary Studies
• Environment and Society (Minor)
• French
• Gender Studies (Minor)
• Geology
• History
• Individualized Major
• Kinesiology
• Legal Studies (Minor)
• Mathematics
- Computational
- Theoretical
• Music
- Composition
- Conducting
- Performance
• Vocal Music Education
• Neuroscience
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish (Minor)
• Sport Management
• Theatre
Minors are available in all program fields except for biochemistry
Professional & Pre-Professional Preparation
• Business Foreign Language Coordinate Program
• Certified Public Accountant
• Christian Leadership Center
• Engineering 3/2
• Museum Management
• Pre-Allied Health (OT, PT, Pharmacy, and more)
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Speech Pathology 3/2
Graduate Programs
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Business Administration
Visiting & Exchange
Application Checklist
o Nomination from your home university (applicable to exchange only)
o Completed Visiting & Exchange Student application
o Letter of faculty recommendation
o Color copy of passport
o Proof of English language
o CEFR level of B2 English
o DuoLingo (105 overall)
o IELTS (6.0 overall) or
o TOEFL (213 CBT)
o Proof of financial support
o Proof of immunization
Housing
Housing is in residence halls on campus. Each fully-furnished room is suite-style with 2 students per bedroom. On-site staff are also resident in the housing and serve as a resource for students. Residence halls have common space kitchens, but most students eat in the dining hall.
International students are allowed to remain in campus residences over all break periods at no additional charge.
Meals
The campus offers a variety of food outlets, and all students are required have a meal plan and can combine dining hall meals with ‘Flex Dollars’ to spend elsewhere on campus.
Out and About
Briefly the capital of the State of Louisiana, Shreveport has a long history from before the Louisiana Purchase. Our rich culture retains influences from Spanish, French, African, and Native populations. Shreveport and its sister city, Bossier City – separated by the Red River – boast a significant number of festivals and special events throughout the year, so no matter what semesters you spend at Centenary, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained!
There are a large number of restaurants in the surrounding area as well, and Shreveport is known for its fusion of food cultures.
Centenary has more than 50 student organizations that welcome international students. Over 70% of students are involved in a variety of campus and community groups.
Finances
International visiting students may attend Centenary for a semester or an academic year as part of a partner university exchange program, or as independent fee-paying students.
Exchange students must be nominated by an exchange partner university or organization to qualify for a tuition waiver.
All visiting students are required to reside on campus and to purchase a meal plan.
All visiting students should prove financial support for the entire period of study, based on estimated costs.
2024-2025 Costs
* waived for nominated exchange students
Intercultural Engagement
2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 centenary.edu/intercultural intercultural@centenary.edu