2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog

2019–20 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 15 Academic Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Graduation Requirements Completion of all listed requirements for a program, including a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 within the given program is required to be certified for graduation. Intent to Graduate To graduate, whether or not you plan to attend commencement, you must submit an “Intent to Graduate” form and pay any applicable fees. An Intent to Graduate form is available at www. cedarville.edu/gradintent . After you return your intent form to the registrar, your transcript will be audited to verify completion of degree requirements. You are encouraged to indicate your intent to graduate at least one semester in advance so that you can be informed of any problems in meeting your degree requirements. Intent to Graduate forms must be received no later than March 15 of the commencement year. After that date, eligibility to participate in commencement will be deferred to the following year. A graduation fee of $100 will be charged to your account after your eligibility for graduation is confirmed. Graduation with Distinction Upon the recommendation of the faculty and approval of the Cabinet, Pharm.D. graduates who earn a GPA of at least 3.90 will graduate “with Distinction”; and one who earns a GPA of at least 3.95 will graduate “with High Distinction.” Graduation distinctions are determined on the basis of the actual cumulative grade point average without rounding. No graduation honors have been approved for master degree levels. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (the Buckley Amendment), which is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The University has adopted a policy that explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the act. Copies of the policy are available in the Office of the Registrar. Financial Information University Financial Operating Policy Tuition and fees are kept as low as possible to be consistent with responsible operation of the University. The revenue from students does not cover the total cost of operation. The University is partially supported by individuals and churches who desire to share in the preparation of students for effective Christian service in all walks of life. Some funds are received from interested businesses, industries, and foundations. Student costs are subject to change upon reasonable notification by the University. See the Academic Programs section of this catalog for costs associated with specific programs. Financial Registration Policy To enable the University to be responsible in meeting its financial obligations, students must make provision for the payment of their bill at the beginning of each term. A student’s registration for classes indicates a commitment to pay for related charges as stated in this catalog (see Payment Penalties). Students must be financially registered prior to the start of classes each term. To be financially registered, a student must first do one of the following: • Pay his or her bill in full by the stated due date on the invoice or make at least the first payment plan due date • Make arrangements with the Cashiers Office for payment ( cedarville.edu/cashiers ) Students who do not make financial arrangements for the payment of their bill may not be permitted to attend classes and may be asked to withdraw from the University (see Payment Penalties on page 15) . The following payment plan schedule was established to help graduate students with course schedules that encompass more than 10 weeks of instruction. Fall 2019 Spring 2020 First Payment Due: August 5, 2019 January 4, 2020 Second Payment Due: September 1, 2019 February 1, 2020 Third Payment Due: October 1, 2019 March 1, 2020 Fourth Payment Due: November 1, 2019 April 1, 2020 Summer 2020 First Payment Due: May 4, 2020 Second Payment Due: June 1, 2020 Third Payment Due: July 1, 2020 Making Payment Payment can be made by check, cash (in person at the Cashiers Office), or online through the Student Finance section of the Self-Service system ( cedarville.edu/selfservice ) . Online payments can also be made using E-check or on a major credit/debit card (Mastercard, Visa, and Discover) with a 2.5% convenience fee. For your protection, please do not mail cash. For more information, contact the Cashiers Office at 937-766-7825. Please send payments made payable to: Attn: Cashiers Cedarville University 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314 Note: Please remember to include your student ID number on any correspondence with our office. Invoices and Statements Online Students may view their student account activity, statement, and most recent transactions online in the Student Finance section of the Self-Service system ( cedarville.edu/selfservice ) . Payment Penalties Students not making financial arrangements by the first due date of the term will be charged a $25 late payment fee. Students with unpaid balances at the end of a semester may be denied enrollment in the next semester or denied grade reports, transcripts, and/or a diploma. Students will be responsible for any fees incurred in the collection of past due accounts. Interest Rates An annual interest rate (currently 13% daily simple interest, or 1.083 percent per month) will be charged from the beginning of the term in which the student first enrolled on any unpaid balance due. The rate increases to 1.25% monthly during the summer months and for non-current students.