2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 63 2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog Adult Programs Undergraduate Adult Programs Undergraduate Adult Programs Undergraduate programs supported by the School of Biblical and Theological Studies at Cedarville are geared toward adult learners who may want to complete a degree or may just be interested in taking course work for personal interest. Adult Programs courses are generally fully online, but may also include hybrid courses that have short-term on-site requirements. Residential and commuter students to Cedarville’s campus are not eligible to take adult studies courses. Similarly, students enrolled in Adult Programs may not take on-campus course sections without permission in advance from the Dean of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies. Because Adult Programs sections often run concurrently with online sections from Cedarville’s campus (cross-listed sections) there are often opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students to interact. Experiencing Cedarville as an Adult As a student in Cedarville’s Adult Programs you will find our courses to be a uniquely Christian experience. Our faculty members strive to integrate Scriptural truth into every course and every discipline. Your fellow students have completed the application process indicating that they share a testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. As off-campus students in our adult programs, Cedarville’s expectations in regard to standards of conduct and adherence to the Cedarville Covenant are the same as those established for graduate students. Those are presented earlier in this catalog and can also be found online at cedarville.edu/ gradstudentlife . Admission Criteria Cedarville University invites applications for its online adult undergraduate programs from non-traditional adult learners with a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and satisfactory academic credentials. All adult program application checklists may be found under the appropriate adult program by accessing cedarville.edu/ gradapply Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville Covenant and agree to abide by the Graduate and Adult Programs 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. Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis. The review process 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. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Degree Program Admission The adult programs admissions committee seeks to admit degree-seeking students who possess the potential to graduate and exemplify the University’s portrait statements in their spheres of influence. All degree-seeking students must give evidence of high school completion by the time they enroll at the University. Admissions review for undergraduate adult students takes into consideration those that may have graduated high school years before potential enrollment as well as those who may have started their college work but have yet to complete a degree. Please review the admissions checklist for your particular program of study for further information on admissions criteria. Note: Applicants who do not meet the stated academic criteria may still be successful in the admission process. Other factors are considered which might indicate the potential for success. Please contact University Admissions if you have questions. Deadlines and Notifications Cedarville University follows a rolling admissions process; however, for adult learner an admission decision and reservation deposit is required approximately three weeks prior to a start term to allow accepted students to register and orient to the program before classes begin. 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. Transcript Policy If transcripts are in a language other than English or are from a non-U.S. college/university (graduate students) or secondary school (adult 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