Central College

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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Commencement Recognition Class of 2025

Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.
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Graduation - May 14

Commencement Recognition Class of 2024

Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on the Central campus.
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Graduation - 2024 May 22

Commencement Recognition Class of 2023

Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
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Graduation - 2023 May 16

Recognition During 2023 Commencement

Central College awarded bachelor's degrees to graduates from the past year during Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. 231 individuals received a bachelor's degree.
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Graduation - 2023 May 16

Seniors Graduate From Central College

216 Central College students were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
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Graduation - 2022 May 18

Seniors Graduate From Central College

204 Central College students were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 15, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
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Graduation - 2021 May 18

Central Recognizes December Graduates

36 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in December 2019.
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Graduation - 2020 May 29

Seniors Graduate From Central College

207 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in May 2020.
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Graduation - 2020 May 26

Seniors Graduate From Central College

198 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in May 2019.
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Graduation - 2019 May 22

Seniors Graduate From Central College

33 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in December 2018.
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Graduation - 2018 Dec 20

Seniors graduate from Central College

Central College seniors graduated May 13, with 238 students participating in commencement.
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Graduation - 2017 Jun 20

Seniors graduate from Central College

Central College seniors graduated May 16 with degrees in 36 majors.
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Graduation - 2015 May 29

Central College class of 2016 graduates

Central College celebrated commencement May 14. The graduating class included 256 participants from 21 states.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 14

Local students graduate from Central College

The following local students graduated from Central College in December 2012.
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Graduation - 2013 Jun 6

Local students graduate from Central College

The following local students graduated from Central College Saturday, May 11. The ceremony was held at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella, Iowa. There were 348 graduates from 15 states and one foreign country.
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Graduation - 2013 May 28

Local students graduate from Central College with Alpha Zeta Mu honors

Alpha Zeta Mu is the highest academic honor available. Students that graduate with these honors must be full time students, completed at least three semesters at Central and achieved a minimum grade point average between 3.8 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. The following local students graduated from Central College with Alpha Zeta Mu honors during the 2012 commencement ceremony:
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Graduation - 2012 May 29

Local students graduate from Central College

The following local students graduated from Central College Saturday, May 12. The ceremony was held at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella, Iowa. There were 323 graduates from 16 states and four foreign countries.
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Graduation - 2012 May 24
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