2013-14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog - page 4

Page 2 2013–14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate Programs
Introduction........................................................ 3
Profile................................................................. 3
History................................................................ 3
Mission............................................................... 3
Accreditation...................................................... 3
Distinctives......................................................... 4
Diversity Statement............................................ 4
Campus Setting................................................. 4
The Cedarville Graduate and Adult Student
Experience.................................................. 5
Cedarville Covenant. ......................................... 5
Standards of Conduct........................................ 5
Graduate Admissions........................................ 6
Admissions Criteria............................................ 6
Graduate Admission Decisions......................... 6
Deadlines and Notifications............................... 7
International Applicants..................................... 7
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy. .......... 7
Reservation Deposit........................................... 7
Academic Information........................................ 8
Academic Advising............................................ 8
Registration Process.......................................... 8
Classification of Students. ................................. 8
Drop/Add Policy................................................. 8
Continuation As an Active Student.................... 9
Withdrawal Policy............................................... 9
Grading System................................................. 9
Grade Appeal Process.................................... 10
Petitions and Student Complaints.................... 10
Probation and Suspension Policies................. 10
Attendance. ..................................................... 10
Course Load.................................................... 10
Repeating Courses.......................................... 10
Independent Study.......................................... 10
Transfer Credits................................................ 11
Transient Study................................................ 11
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses............ 11
Graduation Requirements................................ 11
Application for Graduation............................... 11
Controlling Catalog.......................................... 11
Student Responsibility..................................... 12
Academic Integrity........................................... 12
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act..... 12
Financial Information........................................ 13
University Financial Operating Policy.............. 13
Payment Penalties. .......................................... 13
Interest Rates................................................... 13
Financial Aid.................................................... 13
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents
Educational Assistance............................. 14
Withdrawal Refunds......................................... 14
Federal Refund................................................ 14
Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans........ 14
Campus Services............................................. 15
Summer Housing Information.......................... 15
Library.............................................................. 15
Information Technology.................................... 15
Computer Help. ............................................... 15
Email................................................................ 15
Recreation Center............................................ 16
Food Services.................................................. 16
Campus Safety. ............................................... 16