The reservation deposit is fully refundable if the request for
refund is received before the reservation deposit deadline. All
refund requests must be made in writing by the student. No
refunds are available after the deposit deadline.
Reservation deposit deadlines are as follows:
Term
Deadline
Fall Semester
May 1
Spring Semester
Nov. 1
Summer Session May 1
Students admitted after the reservation deposit deadlines must
submit their reservation deposits within two weeks of notification
of admission. See
cedarville.edu/paydeposit
for reservation
deposit details.
Note: The Dual Enrollment program has no reservation deposit
requirement. However, you must observe the admission decision/
registration deadlines found at
cedarville.edu/accepted.
New Student Orientation
All new degree-seeking students are required to attend the
orientation program for their term of enrollment (fall or spring).
Undergraduate Admission Policies
High School Preparation
Although Cedarville doesn’t prescribe actual secondary school
course requirements, we strongly recommend that you follow a
college preparatory curriculum that includes the following:
• 4 units of English (grammar, composition, and literature)
• 3–4 units of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,
Trigonometry, and Precalculus)
• 3 units of natural science (physical science, biology, and
chemistry)
• 3 units of social studies (history and government)
• 3 units of a single foreign language
If you plan to study pharmacy, engineering, science,
mathematics, or nursing, take as many courses in mathematics
and science as possible in your secondary school curriculum.
It is common for applicants to present transcripts containing
honors, advanced placement, and international baccalaureate
courses.
When choosing electives in your secondary education, select
those that develop your interests and skills in the field you’re
considering for a major.
Grade Point Average Calculation
Unweighted high school cumulative grade point averages are
considered, along with SAT and ACT scores, for evaluation of
admission to the University as well as in the awarding of academic
scholarships and need-based grants. Please visit the University’s
Financial Aid website for the most current policy on the use of GPA
and ACT/SAT for determining financial aid.
Any cumulative grade point average indicated as “weighted” is
recalculated using the high school’s grading scale. All cumulative
GPAs reported in numeric averages are converted to letter grades
using the school’s grading scale. Grade point averages are
recalculated based on an unweighted 4.0 scale. All grades earned
for high school credit are considered.
Homeschooled Students Transcript Policy
Homeschooled students fit right in at Cedarville University,
partly because Cedarville provides the same values-centered
education.
Cedarville’s homeschool graduates pursue majors in numerous
fields such as engineering, broadcasting, Bible, music, political
science, education, biology, history, communications, nursing,
criminal justice, multimedia technology, and professional writing
and information design, and nearly half hold a 3.5 GPA or better.
Many homeschooled students take on leadership roles at CU.
Several student-leaders, dramatic performers, and resident
assistants come from a homeschooled background.
Beginning with ninth grade, your transcript should include the
following information:
• Course title (i.e., Algebra I, English 10, etc.)
• Grade earned — when providing grade information, be
sure to provide a scale that shows the relationship between
percentages and earned letter grades, even if you’re only
reporting percentages.
• Credit earned — the standard measure for awarding credit is
the Carnegie Unit, which awards one (1) credit for completion
of a full year course that meets daily.
A sample transcript is available for your reference upon request
from your admission counselor.
Because curricula vary from one homeschooling program to
another, it’s important for you to provide an explanation of your
course of study and your educator’s teaching methods.
• Who is ultimately responsible for setting up curriculum and
selecting materials?
• What type of curriculum and materials did your educator(s)
use?
• Who was responsible for providing instruction? Did you have
tutors in some areas and not in others, etc.?
• Who recorded your grades and how?
• What type of independent, standardized testing was used to
measure your progress against a larger population? (Include
copies of this information with your transcript.)
We’d also appreciate any additional information that would
shed light on your academic experience. Standardized test scores
should be reported directly from the ACT or SAT.
High School Graduation Date Policy
In general, the high school graduation indicated on the high
school transcript at the time of admission to either the Dual
Enrollment program or as a first-time freshman may not be
changed.
In rare circumstances, dual enrollment or first-time freshman
may encounter difficulties in completing their high school
curriculum by the date indicated on the initial transcript. If the
circumstances are beyond the control of the student, the student
may submit a written request for a change in the graduation date
to Admissions. The request should include a letter of explanation
from school officials along with an updated transcript containing
the new graduation date.
A committee consisting of the Associate Vice President for
University Admissions and the Registrar will review the request
for a change to the graduation date. If a student has completed
all needed college preparatory courses to be considered a high
school graduate, the request will not be granted. Cedarville
University will not make a change in graduation year simply based
on the financial advantage it may create for an applicant. The
University reserves the right to make a final determination about
graduation dates.
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