2016-17 Graduate and Adult Academic Catalog

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2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 7
Introduction Academic Information
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.
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 Student Planning at
Conditions of admission not met by the communicated deadline
could lead to dismissal from the program at the end of the term.
Academic deficiencies include but are not limited to the
following:
• Undergraduate GPA does not meet the program
requirements.
• Undergraduate degree is from an unaccredited or unapproved
institution.
• Final, official undergraduate transcript has not been received.
(Used to offer conditional admission to current applicants in
their final semester of undergraduate study or used to offer
conditional admission to late applicants who submit unofficial
transcripts. In both cases, a final and official transcript would
be needed to meet the conditions of admission.)
• Program course deficiencies (may be taken at Cedarville
University or other accredited university): A program course
deficiency is defined as courses that are lacking in the
student’s undergraduate preparation and indicate that the
student is inadequately prepared to begin master’s-level
work as determined by the program admissions committee. A
course deficiency is not the same as a course prerequisite.
• Required entrance examination scores have not been
received (includes international student test scores) or need
to be retaken for higher score.
Note: Program directors may require GRE/GMAT of applicants
prior to considering for/approval of conditional admission.
Denied Admission
Graduate applicants who do not meet the stated requirements
for admission to the University and/or the desired graduate
program may be denied admission. Applicants may appeal
decisions directly to the graduate admission committee for
consideration if additional information is provided that addresses
the reason for the deny decision.
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 decision 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 decision 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.