Life on our campus in western New Jersey
The campus is about an hour from New York City, and a little bit more to Philadelphia. The hamlet of Hackettstown is home of our beautiful campus.
Study on a safe, homelike, and beautiful campus
Centenary University is nestled in the valley between Schooley’s Mountain and Buck’s Hill. The green lawns and shady walkways of the campus are homelike and safe. The historic Beaux Arts dome of the Edwardian Seay Building and the state-of-the-art David and Carol Lackland Center for the Performing Arts are campus landmarks. You will learn in a close-knit and caring environment that is free of distractions, and offers plenty to do.
Traveling to, from, and around campus
Get to Hackettstown via New Jersey Transit trains and buses, with more options nearby in Dover. Shop the charming shops of Hackettstown’s historic Main Street district, which are a short walk from campus. Centenary shuttles to popular national chain stores like Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, and Lowe’s.
Escapes and nearby adventures
Take a break from your studies and the Centenary campus, by exploring the attractions that are close by in Hackettstown and the surrounding area.
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Our area is home to numerous historic sites and museums covering hundreds of years of history and dozens of topics.
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Enjoy a hike on the nearby segment of the Appalachian Trail or explore the peaks and waterfalls of other hiking trails near our campus.
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If you prefer cycling to hiking, the area is famous for its bike trails. Enjoy canoeing, rafting, and tubing the Musconetcong River and the Delaware River. Contribute to conservation projects on some of the nearby mountain lakes.
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For sports lovers, Mountain Creek is home to skiing, ziplines, a water park and more.
Accessibility for all
We are eager to help you with accommodations for your disability so that the Centenary campus offers you the maximum use of academic facilities, housing, dining, and student activities buildings. Our commitment to Disability Services Office (DSO) ensures compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and also the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). We want you to have every opportunity to participate fully in Centenary University’s services, programs, and activities.
Contact us at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2152 or at [email protected]
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