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
November – February
On-Campus or Virtual Scholar Day
Unable to attend a group Scholar Day? Register for an individual session to participate on campus or virtually!
Visit Day Events
Jan. 17-18
Winter Orientation
A world of possibilities is open to you at Central — starting with Winter Orientation. The only thing missing is you!
Jan. 24 or Jan. 31
Scholar Days
Participate in one of our prestigious Scholar Day events for the opportunity to earn top academic scholarships!
Feb. 10
Arizona Meetup
Your future is full of possibilities, and we want you to explore every single one! Join us Feb. 10.
Feb. 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 February Best Decision Ever Week!
Feb. 21
Men’s Golf Visit Day
Explore how you can excel on the course and in the classroom with Central’s exceptional programs.
November - February
Music Scholarship Audition
Senior students, schedule your audition to earn a $500 endowed music scholarship!
March 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 March Best Decision Ever Week!
April 14, 15 or 16
Spring Registration and Orientation
Join us this spring for Registration and Orientation!
April 20-24
Junior Visit Week
Start exploring your future home away from home by joining us on campus during Junior Visit Week!
April 27
TRIO Visit Day
Join us for TRIO Visit Day to see how Central welcomes and supports you with open arms.
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
|
