Academic Advising & Orientation

Welcome to Centenary!

Your journey toward an amazing Centenary experience begins right here. From getting to know the campus to connecting with your peers and faculty, we’re here to make sure your transition is smooth and successful. WE CAN’T WAIT TO CU!

Activate Your Centenary Portal

Activate Your Centenary Portal

All students are issued official Centenary accounts which can be found in your Centenary Portal. Please refer to your acceptance package for instructions to activate your Centenary Portal. You must activate your account and enroll in the Password Reset Self Service System.

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Scheduling Your First Semester Classes

We’ll help you get your academic journey started as soon as possible!

After you activate your account and submit your deposit, please complete the following:

1. Take your placement tests 

• (Writing, Math, and Chemistry): Placement Test Links.pdf
• Equine Students (or anyone planning to take a riding class): 
  Please submit your riding video by May 1, 2026, using the Equine Riding Placement Form, so we can place you appropriately. 

2. Complete Your Advising Questionnaire 

• First Year Advisement Form
  This helps us design a class schedule that supports your success from the very start of the semester. Once you’ve completed these steps, we’ll follow up with your class schedule and next details.
  

3. Register for Cyclone Beginnings (Summer Orientation): 

• Cyclone Beginnings – Summer Orientation 2026 Registration 
• Cyclone Beginnings – Summer 2026 Orientation Registration for Transfer Students
  

Once Placement Requirements and the Advising Questionnaire are complete, an Advising Specialist will create and email your class schedule. Your schedule will be sent to your Centenary email account. Once received, please read through the next steps and reach out with any questions.

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Your First Step to Centenary

Orientation

Our orientation program includes two key events to help you start strong at Centenary. Incoming first-year students are required to attend, while transfer students are encouraged to join us and become part of our vibrant community.

Cyclone Beginnings – Spend a day or two with us this summer to learn about Centenary’s systems, explore your major, and meet your classmates.

Storm the Campus – Move in and kick off your Centenary experience with a day full of excitement and new beginnings.

We’re here to help you make the most of your time at Centenary and set you up for success. CU at Cyclone Beginnings!

Cyclone Beginnings Dates

• June 26-27 (Fri-Sat)
• July 16-17 (Thu-Fri)
• July 27-28 (Mon-Tue)

Storm the Campus Dates

• Friday, August 21 – Move-In Day and Day 1 of Orientation
• Saturday, Augusts 22 – Day 2 of Orientation

Storm the Campus is required for all incoming first-year students. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend.

Please use the following link to register: Centenary University’s Fall 2026 Orientation – Fill out form

Campus Housing: The housing application is now live and ready for you to complete. Move-in details, including your assigned move-in time, will be sent by the Office of Residence Life in July. Apply here – Fill out form

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We’re here to help you make the most of your time at Centenary and set you up for success. CU at Cyclone Beginnings!

If you are unable to attend any of these sessions, please feel free to contact us at FYAdvising@CentenaryUniversity.edu

Got Questions?

We are here to help you every step of the way!
Feel free to reach out to us directly any time.

~ We CU Thriving Here!