2016-17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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Undergraduate Admission Process and
Deadlines
Cedarville University follows a rolling admissions process.
An application is reviewed as soon as the application and all
supplemental items are received. However, if an applicant’s
credentials do not meet rolling admission standards, the file may
be held for full committee review. This process occurs monthly and
involves a thorough review of the applicant’s academic credentials
as well as a variety of personal factors. Applicants who are held
for full committee review will be contacted by their admission
counselor. Application files may also be held for additional
information if deemed necessary. Applicants are officially notified
by letter within two weeks after the admissions committee acts
upon the completed file. Applicants may also monitor their
application status online.
While there is no specific application deadline under this model,
applicants are encouraged to apply early for the term desired due
to other deadlines (e.g., financial aid, housing, etc.). International
applicants do have a final application deadline of May 1 for fall
semester and November 1 for spring semester.
Students who have been offered admission for a particular
semester may request to defer their enrollment to a subsequent
semester by notifying Admissions in writing at least one month
before the semester begins.
Reservation Deposit
A reservation deposit must be submitted by new and readmitted
students in order to enroll and register for courses.
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 for reservation
deposit details.
Note: The College Now program has no reservation deposit
requirement. However, you must observe the admission decision/
registration deadlines found at
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 College
Now program or as a first-time freshman may not be changed.
In rare circumstances, College Now students, or first-time
freshman may encounter difficulties in completing their high school
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