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Winter Orientation

Join us Jan. 17-18

Central College students walking across campus while it snows.

A world of possibilities is open to you at Central — starting with Winter Orientation.

Details for New Student Orientation

  • Send your final high school transcript to the admission office, if you haven’t done so already.
  • Send all updated documentation of college coursework and AP or IB classes to the admission office.
  • Check your email for information about placement tests.  Admission staff will contact you with more details if placement tests are needed.
  • Bring your driver’s license plus your social security card or passport.

2026 Schedule

Guests are invited to attend sessions on Saturday until the scheduled departure time at 2 p.m.

Saturday, January 17
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Campus Offices Open

  • Business Office, Central Hall
  • Financial Aid Office, Central Hall
  • IT Help Desk, Central Hall
  • Facilities Management Building

Spirit Shoppe (opens at 10 a.m.), Maytag Student Center

 Central Hall, Maytag Student Center and Facilities Management Building
9–11 a.m. Check-in and Move into Residence Halls Graham Conference Center Paul Poppen Room
12–12:30 p.m. Welcome and Lunch for Students and Guests Graham Conference Center Paul Poppen Room
12:30–1:30 p.m. Your Academic Life at Central: Creating a Welcoming Community, led by Mark Mills Graham Conference Center Paul Poppen Room
1:30–2 p.m. Break and Spirit Shoppe: Guests and Families Say Goodbye Maytag Student Center
2–3 p.m. Pella Mini Tour Various Locations
5 p.m. Dinner Together With SOSs Central Market
7 p.m. Darts and Desserts West Side Social
Sunday, January 18
12–1 p.m. Brunch With SOS Leaders Central Market
1–2 p.m. Central Student Insider: Classes, Clubs and Caffeine Graham Conference Center Paul Poppen Room
7-9 p.m. Welcome Back Warm-up: 9 Square, Make-and-takes and Hot Cocoa Bar Location TBD
Tuesday, January 20
11-11:50 p.m. New Student Lunch Central Market President’s Dining Room
February 1-7
15 Minute Meet-up With SOS Leader Maytag Student Marketplace

For Additional Information

Contact Drew Sikkink, assistant director of admission, at sikkinka@central.edu or 641-628-7615 with questions or to learn more about your sessions.