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2013–14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Adult Programs
Undergraduate Adult Programs
Undergraduate Adult Programs
Undergraduate programs supported by the School of Biblical
and Theological Studies at Cedarville are geared toward adult
learners who may want to complete a degree or may just be
interested in taking coursework for personal interest. Adult
Programs courses are generally fully online, but may also include
hybrid courses that have short-term on-site requirements. Courses
in the Adult Programs are identified in Cedarville’s materials with
a subject code that begins with “X” (e.g., XBGE-1720 Spiritual
Formation).
Residential and commuter students to Cedarville’s campus
are not eligible to take adult studies courses. Similarly, students
enrolled in Adult Programs may not take on-campus course
sections without permission in advance from the Dean of the
School of Biblical and Theological Studies. Because Adult
Programs sections often run concurrently with online sections
from Cedarville’s campus (cross-listed sections) there are often
opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students to interact.
Experiencing Cedarville as an Adult
As a student in Cedarville’s Adult Programs you will find our
courses to be a uniquely Christian experience. Our faculty
members strive to integrate Scriptural truth into every course
and every discipline. Your fellow students have completed the
application process indicating that they share a testimony of faith
in Jesus Christ. As off-campus students in our adult programs,
Cedarville’s expectations in regard to standards of conduct and
adherence to the Cedarville Covenant are the same as those
established for graduate students. Those are presented earlier
in this catalog and can also be found online at cedarville.edu/
gradstudentlife.
Admissions Criteria
Cedarville University invites applications for its online adult
undergraduate programs from non-traditional adult learners with a
clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and satisfactory academic
credentials.
All adult program application checklists may be found under the
appropriate adult program by accessing cedarville.edu/gradapply
Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville
covenant and agree to abide by the Graduate and Adult Programs
standards of conduct. Applicants should review the University’s
doctrinal statement to understand our beliefs and Christian
heritage, which serves as the foundation for our community. The
Adult Programs Admissions Committee and Director of University
Admissions review the qualifications of each applicant on an
individual basis. The review process carefully considers each
applicant’s total record, seeking to make decisions that will result
in the best fit between the applicant’s interests and abilities as well
as the University’s expectations and values.
Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, or disability.
Degree Program Admission
The adult programs admissions committee seeks to admit
degree-seeking students who possess the potential to graduate
and exemplify the University’s portrait statements in their spheres
of influence. All degree-seeking students must give evidence of
high school completion by the time they enroll at the University.
Admissions review for undergraduate adult students takes into
consideration those that may have graduated high school years
before potential enrollment as well as those who may have started
their college work but have yet to complete a degree. Please
review the admissions checklist for your particular program of
study for further information on admissions criteria.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the stated academic criteria may still be successful
in the admission process. Other factors are considered which might indicate the
potential for success. Please contact University Admissions if you have questions.
Deadlines and Notifications
Cedarville University follows a rolling admissions process;
however, adult learner application files must be completed two
weeks prior to the start of the desired term to allow for proper
review and decision time as well as orientation to the desired
program if admitted. An application is reviewed as soon as all
materials required are received. Applicants are officially notified
by letter as soon as a decision is reached. Applicants may
also monitor the status of their application online. Extenuating
circumstances for late applicants may be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Students may request to defer their acceptance to a future term
for up to one year from the original application term. Students
should send a written request to university admissions for review
and approval. If a reservation deposit has been paid, it will be
credited to the requested term.
International Applicants
International applicants coming from countries in which
English is not the native language will need to demonstrate their
proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test
(IELTS). All international applicants must submit official results
from either TOEFL or IELTS. The required score on the TOEFL is
an Internet-based score of 80. The required score on the IELTS
is a 6.5. Cedarville University’s institution code for TOEFL is 1151.
The test must have been taken within the last five years unless
the applicant has completed an entire baccalaureate or graduate
program in residence in the United States.
Academic Information
All other undergraduate academic policies not specifically
addressed in this catalog including, but not limited to degree
and general education requirements, academic progress,
grading standards, and course registration and withdrawal apply
to undergraduate adult students. Those can be found in the
undergraduate academic catalog which is available online at
cedarville.edu/catalog.
Undergraduate Adult students are eligible for academic honors
provided they meet the criteria listed in the applicable section of
the undergraduate catalog.
Academic Advising
When a student is accepted and submits their deposit to
an undergraduate adult program they are assigned a program
advisor through the office of online student success. That advisor
will continue the support previously provided by the admissions
counselor and will assist students through registration and the
remainder of their course of study at Cedarville.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Federal aid is available to students in adult programs who
meet established requirements and complete the required
forms. Because adult programs are significantly discounted from
standard undergraduate tuition rates, institutional scholarships are
not available. For more information visit cedarville.edu/finaid
Registration Process
Registration dates for each session are listed in the annual
academic calendar. Early registration periods may be designated
for currently enrolled students. During early registration, the
University allows students to register for courses for the upcoming
