2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 cedarville.edu/paydeposit 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 cedarville.edu/c ollegenow. 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 The University will accept weighted and unweighted GPAs, along with SAT and ACT scores, for evaluation of admission and the awarding of academic and need-based scholarships. All grades earned for high school credit are considered. 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. 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 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 Director of Undergraduate 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. Standardized Test Use General Use Cedarville University always considers your highest ACT composite score or SAT combined score (critical reading and math) from a single test date. We do not recombine or “superscore” SAT or ACT scores from multiple test dates. Cedarville University recommends that you take the ACT writing test, but it is not required for admission. Cedarville University does not require SAT subject tests. Cedarville’s SAT code is 1151 and our ACT code is 3245. Test scores should be reported directly from the respective testing agency. Scores may also be reported on the official high school transcript from traditional high school programs. International Admission Policies (non-U.S. citizens) Cedarville University welcomes applications for admission from students of all nations. The University was approved for the acceptance of nonimmigrant enrollment by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in 1959. International students should follow the University admissions procedures carefully, submitting their applications well in advance of deadlines so that sufficient time is available for processing and communication. Standardized Test Requirement All undergraduate international applicants are required to submit either the ACT or SAT exam. Cedarville’s institution code for the SAT is 1151 and the ACT institution code is 3245. Students with limited access to testing sites may have the standardized test requirement waived. Test requirement waivers will only be considered if the student provides a secondary transcript that meets University admission criteria and demonstrates English proficiency per University policy. English Proficiency Students must demonstrate English proficiency to be admitted to academic study. In addition to submitting the ACT or SAT exam, international students are required to demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following: • Achieving an internet-based score of 80 on the TOEFL • Achieving a 6.5 on the IELTS exam • Demonstrating English proficiency on the English 3 Proficiency Test (E3PT) • Achieving an ACT composite score of at least 22 and English sub-score of 22 • Achieving a SAT score of at least 1100 and Writing and Language sub-score of 550 • Completing at least two years in an English-speaking high school setting (i.e., English-speaking international school), including two years of high school English courses (non-ESL) with satisfactory grades • Provide proof of citizenship and residency from a native speaking English country • Completing an entire baccalaureate program in a regionally accredited or otherwise approved college/university Financial Requirement To satisfy United States Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements for F-1 visa status, Cedarville University is required by law to verify the financial resources of each international applicant prior to issuing the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 for F-1 visa applicants or Form DS-2019 for J-1 visa applicants). In addition to completing application for admission materials to Cedarville University, accepted students must also submit the Affidavit of Financial Support form (with supporting blank documents). Prior to the first day of enrollment, international students must deposit funds to cover one semester’s worth of expenses at the University in U.S. currency. University expenses include tuition, room, board, and variable costs. Questions concerning immigration issues should be directed to the international student advisor. International students who submit either SAT or ACT scores along with their transcripts will qualify for academic institutional scholarships. Financial Aid Accepted students may increase the amount of their financial aid awards with improved test scores if received by the posted financial aid deadlines found at cedarville.edu/scholarships . Additionally, there are GPA requirements for all awards. Proficiency and Test Out Upon enrollment, University students must demonstrate proficiency in English and mathematics. For proficiency purposes, Cedarville University will consider the highest subject score from either the ACT or SAT. English proficiency can be met with either a score of 21 on the English section of the ACT, or a score of 550 on the critical reading section of the SAT. Math proficiency can be met with either a score of 19 on the math section of the ACT, or a score of 500 on the math section of the SAT. For more information, please refer to the General Education Requirements on page 24. Cedarville does accept test scores submitted from the Advanced Placement program, the International Baccalaureate program, and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). For further information on these programs, contact the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate Transfer Policies College-level courses with grades of “C-” or better and earned at accredited or other approved colleges are usually transferrable to Cedarville University. Courses in which less than a “C-” is earned are not granted transfer credit. Vocational/technical credits are generally not accepted. However, academic credit of this nature may be reviewed on a course by course basis. Upon receipt of official transcripts, specific transfer course equivalencies will be determined by the Office of the Registrar, in collaboration with the dean or chair of the corresponding school or department. All transfer credit for which a student is eligible will be posted on the student’s transcript with the assigned course equivalency and a transfer grade of “K.” Grades for courses taken at other colleges and transferred to Cedarville are not included in the Cedarville cumulative GPA. Only work completed at Cedarville is included. Students who wish to appeal a transfer decision should contact the Office of the Registrar. The registrar’s office will consult with the appropriate dean or department chair to re-evaluate the course(s) in question, on the basis of additional course materials, past practices, and the student’s specific circumstances. A written response will be delivered to the student in a timely way following this review by the faculty. For international colleges or universities, the international equivalent of regional accreditation or Ministry of Education recognition will be considered. If transcripts are in a language other than English or are from a non-U.S. college/university, the original transcript must be submitted to a credential evaluation service. The original transcript should be submitted along with the official evaluation from the evaluation agency. The cost for credential verification and translation is the responsibility of the applicant. We recommend the following credential evaluation/ translation services: • International Consultants of Delaware • World Education Services (WES) • Academic Evaluation Services, Inc. • International Education Research Foundation Additional information concerning the transfer of credits is available from the Office of the Registrar, upon request. Page 14 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 15 Admissions New Student Orientation Admissions Undergraduate Transfer Policies

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