Centenary University
Your journey is just the beginning. We see you, we support you, and we inspire you to shape the future you want.
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Storm the Campus: Fall Orientation 2025
Move in and kick off your Centenary journey with a day full of energy, connection, and new beginnings! Storm the Campus begins on Friday, August 22nd with move-in starting as early as 8:00 AM and continuing into the early afternoon. Specific check-in times will be emailed in advance.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay and take part in activities through 4:00 PM, before saying goodbye as orientation events continue into the evening. Orientation continues on Saturday, August 23rd with a full day of programming.
Attendance is mandatory for all new students—both residents and commuters.
Register HERE for Fall Orientation - Storm the Campus
We CU Learning & Growing
Our programs adapt to meet you where you are and fit the way you learn. Centenary's campus and classrooms provide a secure and caring environment for an educational experience that responds to your needs.
Explore Career-Building Degrees
Centenary University is a private institution in New Jersey committed to life-long learning. Our degrees are designed to evolve with you—equipping you with the skills and knowledge to succeed today and adapt to tomorrow's challenges, at every stage of your career.
Discover Unique & Innovative Programming
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We partner with you every step of the way— to find the right program and help make it affordable.
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Apply for FAFSA and explore scholarships, grants, veteran and G.I. benefits, EOP or NJ Stars. Our dedicated team is here to help bring education within reach.
- 12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 60+ Academic Programs
- 72 hours To an Acceptance Decision
Over 150 Years of Student Success
At Centenary University, we take pride in providing innovative educational experiences where every student’s journey is unique. We are committed to supporting your growth—academically, personally, and professionally.
Core Success Skills for Life
Our students graduate equipped with key success skills, including Emotional Resilience, Intellectual Curiosity, and Intercultural Competence—ensuring they reach their full potential.
Leading with Confidence
Centenary graduates are prepared to lead with confidence, adapt to an ever-changing world, and make a lasting impact in both their careers and communities.
Earn a Living While Earning a Degree
Earn-as-you-learn degree programs, in partnership with The Ideal Institute of Technology, allow you to pursue your bachelor’s degree while earning money and gaining valuable experience in your field of study.
It All Starts Here
Unique Equine Studies Programs
Centenary’s Equine Studies programs, offer a range of rewarding career opportunities in a field that’s as dynamic as it is diverse.
Our programs provide a solid academic foundation, combined with hands-on experience in the care and management of horses. Through internships at breeding and training stables, veterinary clinics, therapeutic riding programs, equine publications, pharmaceutical companies, marketing firms, and more, you'll gain the real-world skills necessary to excel.
Beyond the Classroom: Compete at the Highest Level
Take your skills to the next level by competing on Centenary’s nationally recognized riding teams:
- IDA – Intercollegiate Dressage Association
- IHSA – Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
- Hunter/Jumper Team
