Visit Campus
Plan your visit to Central College! Visiting campus is the best way to get a feel for campus and envision your future here.
During your visit, you will:
- See all the places (like classrooms, residence halls and facilities).
- Meet all the people (like your future professors, directors and coaches).
- And experience all the things (like learning about the impactful opportunities for students).
Central offers a variety of visit opportunities. Schedule an individual visit at a time that works for you. We offer personalized visits between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8:30 a.m. to noon on limited Saturdays. You can also check out our upcoming visit day events below to find an opportunity that matches your interests.
Don’t see a visit opportunity that works for you? Let’s talk!
Email: admission@central.edu
Phone: 641-628-7616
Text: 641-416-4414
Scholar Day
October – February
Scholar Day
This exclusive event is for admitted students ready to take the next step in their college journey. Join us on campus Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Jan. 23 or Jan. 30!
Visit Day Events
Oct. 13-16
Best Decision Ever Week
Choose a day during October’s Best Decision Ever Week for an exciting, personalized experience!
Oct. 22
Virtual Financial Aid
Join our financial aid experts for the most up-to-date information on all things FAFSA, scholarships and financial aid.
Oct. 26 through Feb. 26
Music Scholarship Audition
Senior students, schedule your audition to earn a $500 endowed music scholarship!
Nov. 9-13
Best Decision Ever Week
Get a taste of all the possibilities at Central College as you embark on a personalized, unique-to-you visit during our November Best Decision Ever Week!
Dec. 4
Swim Visit Day Dec.
Join us for Swim Visit Day to meet Head Coach Jennie Hedrick-Rozenberg (2024 DIII Triathlon National Coach of the Year), explore campus facilities and see what it takes to succeed as a Dutch student-athlete!
Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Jan. 23 or Jan. 30!
Scholar Day
Participate in one of our prestigious Scholar Day events for the opportunity to earn top academic scholarships!
Virtual Opportunities
Pella, Iowa
Central is located in Pella, Iowa, a charming town with a small-town feel and big-city perks. Pella is known for its Dutch heritage and Tulip Time, an annual festival with thousands of blooming tulips.
While you’re visiting campus, don’t forget to take time exploring your future college town!
| City |
Distance to Pella, Iowa
|
Drive Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines |
44 mi
|
40 min
|
| Iowa City |
97 mi
|
1.5 hrs
|
| Omaha |
178 mi
|
3 hrs
|
| Kansas City |
215 mi
|
3.5 hrs
|
| Minneapolis |
282 mi
|
4 hrs
|
| Madison |
275 mi
|
4.5 hrs
|
| Chicago |
316 mi
|
5 hrs
|
| St. Louis |
297 mi
|
5 hrs
|
