Admission / Admitted Students
Expect Extraordinary
Congratulations! You are in! You’ve been admitted to Central College. Take a moment and celebrate all you have accomplished to open this door.
Now everything is possible, because you don’t just attend Central, you join it for life. Take some time to get acquainted with Central and prepare for your next steps toward an extraordinary college experience! And know that we are here to support you every step of the way.
Ready to Go Dutch?
We’re excited to have you join the Central family! Committing to a college can feel intimidating, but once you choose Central, you’ll be exhilarated … because extraordinary is exciting! The next steps are important for you to take control of your future and set yourself up for success at Central. Let’s walk through the enrollment process together!
Check Out Campus
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Schedule a visit.
Whether you arrange a personalized visit to Central, explore campus virtually or watch our video tour, it’s important for you to get familiar with Central’s campus and community! -
Learn how you can get involved.
Central has more than 100 opportunities for you to get involved on campus. And if you don’t find one for you, we’ll help you start your own!
Compare Residence Halls
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Review our housing options.
Central offers a variety of housing options, from community and apartment-style living to suites and individual rooms. -
Complete your housing form.
Living on campus is an important part of the educational experience at Central. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. - Look at the full list of dates and deadlines to get a feel for what comes next in the Central journey.
Choose Central
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File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Filling out the FAFSA ensures you receive all the financial aid you’re eligible for. Get the details from our mascot, Big Red! Don’t forget to include Central’s school code: 001850.
The FAFSA will open December 2023. -
Submit your enrollment deposit.
The enrollment deposit of $200 guarantees your spot in Central’s incoming class.
Come to Central!
There’s not much left to do except pack and come to Central!
- View Central’s academic calendar for details on Registration and Orientation, Welcome Week, when Fall semester classes begin and more.
- Lastly, check out these student-written articles to get acquainted with Central and Pella.
Forever Dutch®
When you submit your enrollment deposit to Central, you're not just choosing a college. You're saying yes to exciting new adventures. You're signing up for a lifetime of treasured memories. You're joining the Central community — which is basically the family you get to choose — where you'll find an infinite amount of support, friendship and camaraderie.
You're choosing to be Forever Dutch®.