2016-17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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The Centennial Library
The Centennial Library provides students with world-class
information resources in physical and digital formats including
printed books and journals, extensive e-book and e-journal
collections, physical and digital media, and specialized, program-
specific tools and databases. Through the library’s Research
Center, library professionals support students and faculty in
making more efficient use of library resources through workshops,
classroom instruction, online help, and individual research
appointments. The library’s collections are supplemented by
access to the resources of OhioLINK, a cooperative of over 100
Ohio college and university libraries, with access to more than 50
million library items through a centralized computer catalog and
on-campus delivery.
The library also contains the MediaPLEX, the Curriculum
Materials Center, computer classrooms, a variety of individual
and group study facilities, and the University archives. The
MediaPLEX offers project and production support including
copying, printing, paper and materials supply, and other services.
The Curriculum Materials Center provides PreK–12 resources to
support the School of Education, as well as other education and
ministry-related resources. For more information and to access the
library’s catalog and online resources, visit the library’s website at
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.
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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