2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 1 2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog Graduate Programs Introduction........................................................ 2 Profile................................................................. 2 History................................................................ 2 Mission............................................................... 2 Accreditation...................................................... 2 Distinctives......................................................... 3 Diversity Statement............................................ 3 Campus Setting................................................. 3 The Cedarville Graduate Student Experience... 4 Cedarville Covenant. ......................................... 4 Standards of Conduct........................................ 4 Graduate Admissions........................................ 5 Admission Criteria.............................................. 5 Graduate Admission Decisions......................... 5 Deadlines and Notifications............................... 6 International Applicants..................................... 6 Transcript and Standardized Test Policy. .......... 6 Reservation Deposit........................................... 6 Academic Information........................................ 6 Academic Advising............................................ 6 Registration Process.......................................... 6 Classification of Students. ................................. 7 Drop/Add Policy................................................. 7 Continuation As an Active Student.................... 7 Withdrawal Policy............................................... 8 Grading System................................................. 8 Grade Appeal Process...................................... 9 Petitions and Student Complaints...................... 9 Probation and Suspension Policies................... 9 Attendance. ....................................................... 9 Course Load...................................................... 9 Repeating Courses............................................ 9 Independent Study............................................ 9 Transfer Credits................................................ 10 Transient Study................................................ 10 Undergraduates in Graduate Courses............ 10 Graduation Requirements................................ 10 Application for Graduation............................... 10 Controlling Catalog.......................................... 11 Student Responsibility..................................... 11 Academic Integrity........................................... 11 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act..... 11 Financial Information........................................ 12 University Financial Operating Policy.............. 12 Making Payment.............................................. 12 Invoices and Statements Online...................... 12 Payment Penalties. .......................................... 12 Interest Rates................................................... 12 Financial Aid.................................................... 12 Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance............................. 13 Withdrawal Refunds......................................... 13 Federal Refund................................................ 13 Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans........ 13 Campus Services............................................. 14 Summer Housing Information.......................... 14 Library.............................................................. 14 Information Technology.................................... 15 Computer Help. ............................................... 15 Email................................................................ 15 Recreation Center............................................ 15 Food Services.................................................. 15 Campus Safety. ............................................... 15