Centre College Families

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

🎯 Centre Transition Tip: Finding Your Centre

We can’t wait to welcome you and your student when you arrive for Move-In Day on August 21! This will kickstart the orientation experience for new students, a time for them to learn about our campus community, connect with new classmates, and prepare for the first day of the term. Of course, the transition to college life takes more than just a few days — and that’s where “Finding Your Centre” (FYC: 001) comes in!

FYC is a one-credit course that new first-year students take in the fall semester and is designed to continue the guidance for navigating college, as well as understanding campus resources and community-building that begins in the summer months. It provides an immediate support network as students settle in at Centre in a number of ways:

1. PEER MENTORSHIP: Each student will be matched with a First-Year Mentor (FYM) — an experienced upperclassman dedicated to providing guidance, support and insight throughout the transition to college life. Your student’s mentor will be reaching out this week to introduce themselves and will stay in touch over the summer. Then, this same FYM will lead your student and a small group of peers through orientation and will continue to serve as a resource throughout the first semester (including support in the FYC course).

2. INSIGHT ON THE LEARNING PROCESS: FYC groups meet weekly during the first semester and provide key opportunities for new students to learn about Centre's campus resources and support services, like the Centre Learning Commons. FYMs and FYC instructors will also share invaluable tips and study tricks to help your student succeed in the classroom and find their academic footing.

3. A BUILT-IN COMMUNITY: One of the hallmarks of a Centre education is small classes that create a strong sense of community. With no more than 20 students per section, FYC classes are designed to provide a foundation to the community your student will build here at Centre. They will get to know their group before the term even begins, forge bonds over shared experiences their first semester — and may even make some lifelong friends.

4. FACULTY/STAFF MENTORSHIP: Each FYC group is led by a dedicated faculty or staff member who has volunteered out of a genuine love for Centre and a strong commitment to student success. FYC instructors are here to provide thoughtful guidance and support, offering insights and instruction to help first-year students grow and thrive. They’ll be reaching out to your student in just a few weeks to begin that journey!

As you can see, “Finding Your Centre” is designed to help your student establish roots here at Centre that will serve them throughout their Centre Experience. Learn more about our FYC program at the link in the first comment below, and feel free to reach out with any specific questions to [email protected] or call 859.238.5341.

06/04/2026

📚Centre Transition Tip: An Overview of Academic Advising

Your student is taking placement tests now through June 9 and will soon hear from our Registrar about course registration. The excitement of being a college student is building — so now what?

Here's a quick overview of the academic advising process at Centre and how your student’s fall academic schedule will be determined:

• Your student is in communication with their summer advisor now. Summer academic advisors are helping students complete placement tests in math and a second language and are planning meetings to discuss appropriate course choices for the upcoming fall term. Each student will meet virtually with their advisor before course registration week of July 6–10. Please make sure that your student is responding to Centre College emails, as advisors will communicate via email to set up important meetings this summer.

• Your student will meet their academic advisor as part of the on-campus orientation activities before classes begin. These advisors will continue to partner with your student through the first two years at Centre. Faculty academic advisors are deeply knowledgeable about our curriculum requirements, campus resources and support, and will help students plan to meet requirements and explore their interests.

• Late spring of their sophomore year, students will select a major and be paired with a new faculty advisor in their chosen discipline. This advisor remains with them through graduation.

You can learn more about Academic Advising and other campus resources by visiting https://www.centre.edu/academics/student-support or feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions you or your student have about the advising process.

06/02/2026

🏠 Centre Transition Tip: Understanding the Housing Process

As your student prepares for the housing assignment process, we want to share a few ways you can support them during this exciting transition to campus living.

One important step in the process is creating a roommate group in the housing portal for students who have identified a preferred roommate. We encourage you to have conversations with your student about roommate preferences, communication styles and expectations for shared living spaces. While families can provide valuable guidance, we also encourage students to take the lead in completing their housing forms and roommate group selections, as this helps build confidence and independence as they prepare for college life.

Students who wish to request roommates must create a roommate group in the housing portal and ensure that all invited roommates accept the invitation by the June 15 deadline. Encouraging your student to complete this process early can help reduce stress as deadlines approach.

We also know many families are eager to begin planning for move-in and residence hall needs. Because room layouts and dimensions vary by building, measurements are building-specific. After housing assignments are finalized, students will receive an email with details and measurements for their assigned residence hall so you can plan together appropriately.

Thank you for your partnership and support as your student prepares to join our residential community. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Residence Life team at [email protected].

06/01/2026

Welcome, new Centre Families – the countdown to August 21 is on! We know this is an exciting and meaningful transition for your entire family, and the Centre Family Engagement Office is here to support you every step of the way. Be on the lookout for our summer e-mail series of weekly Centre Transition Tips, along with important information and registration details for Family Orientation. These emails and resources are designed to help your student arrive prepared for academic, social and personal success. We look forward to officially welcoming you to campus on Friday, August 21 – and, until that time, we invite you to follow us here on Facebook for updates throughout the summer and beyond.

06/01/2026

WELCOME to the Families of !

We know sending your student to college brings a swirl of emotions — excitement, nerves and everything in between! At Centre, our Family Engagement team is here to support you every step of the way. Watch your email inbox and this page for our summer series on Centre Transition Tips to help your student arrive prepared for academic, social and personal success.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar for Family Orientation on Friday, August 21 (registration details will be sent in July). We know you have a big transition ahead, and we're committed to providing the support and resources you need to make that transition successfully. We can’t wait to officially welcome you to the Centre family!

Questions? Reach out anytime — we’re here for you. 💛

05/31/2026

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05/26/2026

We 💛 our Centre families!

05/25/2026

Today, the Centre alumni community remembers and honors the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸