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Credit by Examination
Advanced Placement
High school students may receive advanced collegiate standing
by participating in the advanced placement program. Up to 40
semester credits may be earned through this program or by
other test-out procedures. Hours earned through the advanced
placement program do not count as hours in residence toward
graduation with honors.
To earn credit through advanced placement, students must
enroll in specific advanced placement courses offered by their
respective high schools. Upon completing these courses, students
take individual advanced placement examinations in each
advanced placement course. Students may earn college credit for
advanced placement scores of three, four, or five.
Students should request that scores from these examinations
be sent directly to Cedarville University by entering code number
1151 on their registration forms. Upon receipt of an official score
report, the University awards the appropriate amount and type
of credit for each examination as determined by each academic
department. No fees, other than the fees accompanying the
examinations, must be paid in order to receive the University
credit. In some cases, sophomore standing in particular subject
areas may be earned through these examinations. Students
should contact their local high schools to obtain advanced
placement course and registration information.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Students earn credit through CLEP by taking nationally
standardized examinations in a variety of subject areas. These
tests may be taken at local colleges before enrolling at Cedarville
or at Cedarville after enrolling. To have CLEP scores sent directly
to Cedarville University, students should enter code number 1151
on their CLEP registration forms. An official copy of the score
report must be received before CLEP credit will be evaluated
and recorded. By earning scores above specified levels, students
receive college credit in specific course areas. Up to 40 semester
credits may be earned through this program or by other test-out
procedures. A complete list of the appropriate tests and respective
Cedarville courses, as well as registration information, is available
from Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, or the University
website. No fee, other than those accompanying the examinations,
must be paid in order to receive college credit through CLEP.
Students who wish to use CLEP examinations to satisfy
general education requirements in foreign language, literature,
mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences must earn
credit-satisfying scores on the respective CLEP examinations by
the time they earn 61 semester credits. Students may not pursue
CLEP credit for courses in which they were enrolled previously,
nor may they pursue CLEP credit for a course if they have taken a
more advanced-level course in that discipline.
Programs
• Learning Strategy
• Academic Mentoring
• ELL (English Language Learners)
Courses
• COLL-0900 Foundations* (to equip and assist students to be
successful through their first year of college)
• COLL-1010 MAP (managing academic probation)
• DEV-0900 Intermediate Algebra*
* The credit hours may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation.
Services
• Disability Services - Provides reasonable, appropriate
accommodations to ensure equal access to programs
and services for students impacted by a disability. If you
are in need of accommodations because of the impact
of a disability, please contact Disability Services at
or 937-766-7457. Detailed
information on Disability Services and the accommodation
process can be found at .
• Tutoring
• LASSI (study strategy inventory)
• One-on-one consultations
• Meetings with learning specialists
• Presentations and seminars
• Supplemental instruction
• Support for exploratory/undeclared majors
See for more information on the
programs, courses and services.
COLL-0900 Foundations is open to all freshmen. However, this
one-credit-hour course may be required for some students whose
academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate potential.
This opportunity reflects our desire for each student to establish a
strong academic foundation and maintain academic momentum.
Admission to the required course is determined by the admissions
committee. There is a $150 course fee for Foundations, which is
limited to 12 students per class. Credits earned for COLL-0900
Foundations do not count toward the 128 hours required for
graduation.
Additional Academic Support
Each student is assigned to an academic advisor who offers
counsel concerning course scheduling. A student who has not
declared a major will be assigned to a special advisor equipped
to offer assistance in selecting a field of study. Students are
encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior to registration,
whenever an academic problem is encountered, or when
considering any changes in their educational program. A student
with low grades in a major or minor field may be advised to select
another field of study.
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