Visit Campus
Plan your visit to Central College! It’s the best way to get a sneak peek at what a future at 812 University St. could look like.
Visits are personalized for every student and every interest. A visit to campus is the perfect opportunity to:
- See all the places (like classrooms and residence halls).
- Meet all the people (like faculty and coaches).
- And experience all the things (like … way too many things to mention).
Prospective students and parents may schedule individual family meetings on campus or attend a campus visit day. In addition to campus visits, prospective students and families may engage with admission counselors, faculty and coaches by scheduling a virtual visit, using our virtual tour or watching a video tour of Central’s campus.
Saturday visits are not available during the summer, but will resume Aug. 28, 2021.
Safety Measures for a Visit to Campus
When you’re ready to see campus, we’re ready to show it off! We kindly encourage the use of the following measures — based on health directives from the State of Iowa and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — when visiting campus:
- Please refrain from visiting campus if you are not feeling well. We’re happy to help you reschedule!
- We are limiting appointments to a maximum of four visitors — student and three guests per family.
- Masks are optional. You may request faculty and staff to wear a mask if you prefer. We’ll be happy to do so.
- Maintain a physical distance of six feet with other people.
- Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer stations positioned throughout campus.
Individual Visit
It’s your day to explore, and we’ll help you investigate everything to find out if you belong at Central.
Visit with us Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or check out our virtual tour and campus video tours at any time.
- Connect with admission counselors and coaches — people who will make the difference in your Central education.
- See where Central students eat and live.
- Meet with financial aid professionals, discuss scholarship options and get help filing the FAFSA.
Saturday Visit
Visit us on Saturdays by scheduling an individual visit, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Saturday visits are not available during the summer, but will resume Aug. 28, 2021.
Visit Day Events
Discover Central Visit Days | Aug. 4-6
You don’t have to look for opportunities at Central — opportunities will find you. Discover Central this August!
Wrestling Visit Day | Sept. 11
Join us on campus this September to see how Central wrestling is all in, all the time!
Football Visit Day | Sept. 18
Join us on campus Sept. 18 to get to know Central’s nationally recognized football program, complete with a conference showdown.
Best Decision Ever Week | Sept. 20-24
Choose a day during September’s Best Decision Ever Week for an exciting, personalized experience!
Virtual Q&A — Admission & Financial Aid | Sept. 29
Join Central’s admission and financial aid offices Wednesday, Sept. 29, for a virtual Q&A session.
Wrestling Visit Day | Oct. 2
Join us on campus this October to see how Central wrestling is all in, all the time!
Football Visit Day | Oct. 2
Join us on campus Oct. 2 to get to know Central’s nationally recognized football program, complete with a conference showdown.
Transfer Visit Day | Oct. 8
Transferring to Central? We make it easy.
Discover Central Visit Day | Oct. 15
You don’t have to look for opportunities at Central — opportunities will find you. Discover Central this October!
Cheer and Dance Visit Day | Oct. 23
Commitment, dedication, excellence. Don’t miss out on Cheer and Dance Visit Day!
Football Visit Day | Oct. 23
Join us on campus Oct. 23 to get to know Central’s nationally recognized football program, complete with a conference showdown.
Virtual Q&A — Scholar Day | Oct. 28
Join us Thursday, Oct. 28 for a virtual Q&A session to learn more on how to prepare for our upcoming Scholar Days.
Best Decision Ever Week | Oct. 25-29
Choose a day during October’s Best Decision Ever Week for an exciting, personalized experience!
Wrestling Visit Day | Oct. 30
Join us on campus this October to see how Central wrestling is all in, all the time!
Football Visit Day | Nov. 6
Join us on campus Nov. 6 to get to know Central’s nationally recognized football program, complete with a conference showdown.
Scholar Day | Nov. 6
Participate in our prestigious Scholar Day event Nov. 6 for the opportunity to earn top academic scholarships!
Band Visit Day | Nov. 12 or Dec. 3
Join us for your “backstage pass” to Central at Band Visit Day!
Scholar Day | Nov. 13
Participate in our prestigious Scholar Day event Nov. 13 for the opportunity to earn top academic scholarships!
Best Decision Ever Week | Nov. 15-19
Choose a day during November’s Best Decision Ever Week for an exciting, personalized experience!
Discover Central Visit Day | Dec. 3
You don’t have to look for opportunities at Central — opportunities will find you. Discover Central this December!
Scholar Day | Jan. 29
Participate in our prestigious Scholar Day event Jan. 29 for the opportunity to earn top academic scholarships!
Scholar Day | Feb. 5
Participate in our prestigious Scholar Day event Feb. 5 for the opportunity to earn top academic scholarships!
Music Scholarship Audition | Through March 31
Senior students, schedule your audition to earn a $500 endowed music scholarship!
Visit information
If you bring your completed application, we will waive the application fee. While you're here, don't forget to pick up your FREE T-shirt and Dutch letter — Pella's famous pastry!
Call 877-462-3687 or send a text message to 641-632-9667 with any questions.
Traveling from far away?
If you're not from Iowa, we'll help meet your travel expenses to visit Central. Ask about our reimbursement policy when you schedule a visit.
