2016-17 Graduate and Adult Academic Catalog

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Page 6 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog
Introduction Student Life Programs
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation provides safe and exciting recreational
facilities as well as a wide variety of programs and services to
help meet the fitness and recreational needs and interests of our
University family. Our outdoor recreational facilities include 20
acres of field space, two sand volleyball courts, and one disc golf
course. Our indoor recreational facilities include a 60,000-square-
foot field house, three racquetball courts, an exercise studio, a free
weight room area, two separate circuit weight training areas, over
50 cardio machines, and a 36-foot indoor rock climbing wall. Our
programs include over 20 intramural sports, several club sports,
various outdoor pursuit trips, fitness programming, and special
events. For a complete list of recreational activities and additional
information, visit .
Student Life Programs
Student Life Programs provides cocurricular activities,
events, programs, and involvement opportunities with the goal
of developing lifelong leaders who influence and love others
and pursue excellence in all areas of life. We are committed to
providing exceptional programs, services, and opportunities that
are distinctively Christ-centered.
Leadership Opportunities
Student Life Programs provides opportunities for students to
serve as leaders as well as providing leadership development
opportunities. CU LEAD is a holistic leadership development
program committed to assisting Cedarville University students in
not only understanding but establishing and developing a biblical
foundation for service-based leadership. CU LEAD is designed to
enhance the leadership ability of students by providing them with
a lens to view leadership and leadership opportunities. The core
of the CU LEAD program is the foundation of leadership, which is
defined by the following:
• Stewardship – We recognize that all of our gifts, abilities, and
talents are given to us from God, and we are responsible to
use them for His glory in the service of others. (1 Pet. 4:10)
• Influence – We recognize that true leadership is influence. We
all have influence and it is our privilege and responsibility to
influence others. We must lead like Jesus who did not have
a position in society but radically changed the world for the
Kingdom of God through his influence.
• Service – We recognize that true leadership is not a position
of honor or power but one of humility and service. (Heb. 13)
Graduate Admissions
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Admission Criteria
Cedarville University invites applications for its graduate and
professional practice degree programs from college graduates
who are able to present strong academic records and a clear
testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
All graduate program application checklists may be found under
the appropriate graduate program by accessing
Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville
Covenant and agree to abide by the student standards of conduct.
Applicants should review the University’s doctrinal statement
to understand our beliefs
and Christian heritage, which serves as the foundation for our
community.
Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, sex, disability, or national origin.
Degree Program Admission
Admission to Cedarville University graduate degree programs is
managed by the associated academic school in cooperation with
University Admissions. All admissions are competitive and reflect
the judgment of the academic school for which admission is being
sought. Those making admission decisions take into account
the student’s potential to complete a particular program. Some
graduate programs may require a personal interview for admission
to the program and the program director may request an interview,
when beneficial, for nonacademic matters. For specific information
on each program’s criteria for admission, please refer to the
respective program’s section of this catalog.
The graduate admissions committee carefully considers each
applicant’s total record, seeking to make decisions that will result
in the best fit between the applicant’s interests and abilities as well
as the University’s expectations and values.
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission
Students who would like to take a graduate course for
enrichment or transfer to another graduate program, or who plan
to be a part of one of our graduate certificate programs, should
complete the appropriate nondegree application. Admission
to Cedarville University nondegree and certificate programs
is managed by University Admissions in cooperation with the
respective program director. For specific information on each
nondegree or certificate program’s criteria for admission and
application process, please refer to the respective program’s
section of this catalog and/or the graduate programs admission
website.
Readmission
Cedarville University graduate students who have not been
enrolled in graduate courses at Cedarville University for more
than two years (24 months) and now want to re-enroll should
submit the application for graduate readmission according to the
admission deadlines posted on the respective program website.
For information regarding readmission to your graduate program,
please contact University Admissions.
Graduate Admission Decisions
Unconditional Admission
Graduate applicants meeting all stated requirements for a
particular graduate program and approved by the program
school are granted unconditional degree-seeking admission.
Unconditional admission allows students to matriculate and
pursue a degree program plan without any restrictions. Students
with this type of admission are eligible for University and federal
financial aid.
Conditional Admission
Graduate applicants who evidence insufficient preparation in
their intended graduate program, or who lack certain supporting
documentation required for unconditional admission, may be
granted conditional degree-seeking admission by the program
school. Conditionally admitted students must meet the stipulations
set forth at the time of admission to achieve unconditional
admission status. Conditions of admission will be communicated
to the student by letter and the academic advisor. Degree seeking
students are eligible for University and federal student aid.
Students are permitted to take a predetermined number of
credits on a conditionally admitted basis. Each graduate program
committee may determine the number of credits depending on
program requirements. Once students meet all the conditions of
admission and are admitted to an unconditional status, they may
pursue a degree program plan without any further restrictions.