2015-16 Graduate and Adult Academic Catalog

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2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog

Graduate Programs

Academic Information

Deadlines and Notifications

With the exception of the School of Pharmacy, Cedarville

University follows a rolling admissions process. Applicants to

graduate programs should note the admission deadline on each

respective program website. An admission decision is made when

application files (i.e., application form and required documents)

are complete. Applications should be completed at least two

weeks prior to the admission deadline to allow time for proper

review and decision. Applicants are officially notified by letter as

soon as a decision is reached. Applicants may also monitor the

status of their application online. Extenuating circumstances for

late applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants for the School of Pharmacy should refer to the

pharmacy program’s section of this catalog for application

deadlines.

Graduate students may request to defer their acceptance to a

future term for up to one year from the original application term.

Students should send a written request to University Admissions

for review and approval. If a reservation deposit has been paid, it

will be credited to the requested term.

International Applicants

International applicants coming from countries in which

English is not the native language will need to demonstrate their

proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign

Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test

(IELTS). All international applicants must submit official results

from either TOEFL or IELTS. The required score on the TOEFL is

an Internet-based score of 80. The required score on the IELTS

is a 6.5. Cedarville University’s institution code for TOEFL is 1151.

The test must have been taken within the last five years unless

the applicant has completed an entire baccalaureate or graduate

program in residence in the United States.

International applicants applying for graduate residential

programs must submit an affidavit of financial support, along

with credible documentary evidence (bank statements, fixed

certificates of deposit, etc.) that you have enough readily available

funds to meet all expenses (tuition, room, board, etc.) for the

first year of study without having to seek outside employment.

International students are limited to on-campus employment only

and cannot displace qualified U.S. citizens for such positions.

Transcript and Standardized Test Policy

Graduate applicants generally have a bachelor’s degree

or higher from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved

university. Transcripts received for admission review must be

official. Applicants are required to submit official college transcripts

from all postsecondary institutions in which the student has

enrolled, even if no credit was earned. The degree-granting

institution transcript should also indicate the degree conferred and

the date granted. If a graduate applicant is currently completing

a baccalaureate degree during the admission review, conditional

admission may be granted until the final degree-granting transcript

is received.

If transcripts are in a language other than English or are from

a non-U.S. college/university (graduate students), 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

If required by a degree program, standardized test scores

should be submitted directly from the testing agency to University

Admissions. The test must have been taken within the last five

years prior to applying. Standardized test scores, if required by a

program, will be considered along with other factors in making the

admissions decision.

Reservation Deposit

A reservation deposit must be submitted by new and readmitted

students as an indication of their intention to enroll. The amount

of the deposit is $150. This money is credited to the student’s

account and used to cover first semester expenses. A student

must submit a reservation deposit to register for classes. The

reservation deposit is nonrefundable. Instructions for submitting a

reservation deposit may be found at

cedarville.edu/graddeposit .

Academic Information

Cedarville University graduate and professional practice degree

programs are designed to meet the professional, personal, and

spiritual needs of adults who desire to honor God with their

careers and lives. Truth from Scripture is integrated with the

knowledge taught in each course to provide effective learning and

enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the

curricular experiences provide adults with an excellent background

for professional competence in their chosen fields.

Academic Advising

Each student is assigned to an academic advisor by the director

of the particular graduate program. The academic advisor offers

counsel concerning course scheduling. 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. Degree-seeking students

may review their academic program progression by using the

Program Evaluation option in WebAdvisor at

cedarville.edu/

webadvisor

Registration Process

Registration dates for each session are listed in the annual

academic calendar. Early registration periods are designated

for active graduate students. New graduate students must be

accepted for admission through the graduate admissions office

and pay the reservation deposit of $150 before they are eligible

to register. Submitting a reservation deposit may be found at

cedarville.edu/graddeposit.

Students are strongly encouraged to

take advantage of this early registration opportunity. Students who

must notify the Office of the Registrar of their change in status.

Registration information and instructions are distributed from the

Office of the Registrar by email prior to the respective registration