2014-15 Graduate and Adult Academic Catalog - page 3

Page 1 2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate Programs
Introduction........................................................ 2
Profile................................................................. 2
History................................................................ 2
Mission............................................................... 2
Accreditation...................................................... 2
Distinctives......................................................... 3
Diversity Statement............................................ 3
Campus Setting................................................. 3
The Cedarville Graduate and Adult Student
Experience.................................................. 4
Cedarville Covenant. ......................................... 4
Standards of Conduct........................................ 4
Graduate Admissions........................................ 5
Admission Criteria.............................................. 5
Graduate Admission Decisions......................... 5
Deadlines and Notifications............................... 6
International Applicants..................................... 6
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy. .......... 6
Reservation Deposit........................................... 6
Academic Information........................................ 7
Academic Advising............................................ 7
Registration Process.......................................... 7
Classification of Students. ................................. 7
Drop/Add Policy................................................. 7
Continuation As an Active Student.................... 8
Withdrawal Policy............................................... 8
Grading System................................................. 8
Grade Appeal Process...................................... 9
Petitions and Student Complaints...................... 9
Probation and Suspension Policies................... 9
Attendance. ....................................................... 9
Course Load...................................................... 9
Repeating Courses............................................ 9
Independent Study............................................ 9
Transfer Credits................................................ 10
Transient Study................................................ 10
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses............ 10
Graduation Requirements................................ 10
Application for Graduation............................... 10
Controlling Catalog.......................................... 10
Student Responsibility..................................... 11
Academic Integrity........................................... 11
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act..... 11
Financial Information........................................ 12
University Financial Operating Policy.............. 12
Making Payment.............................................. 12
Invoices and Statements Online...................... 12
Payment Penalties. .......................................... 12
Interest Rates................................................... 12
Financial Aid.................................................... 12
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents
Educational Assistance............................. 13
Withdrawal Refunds......................................... 13
Federal Refund................................................ 13
Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans........ 13
Campus Services............................................. 14
Summer Housing Information.......................... 14
Library.............................................................. 14
Information Technology.................................... 14
Computer Help. ............................................... 14
Email................................................................ 14
Recreation Center............................................ 15
Food Services.................................................. 15
Campus Safety. ............................................... 15