1990-1991 Academic Catalog

of official transcripts. Specific course equivalencies may be determined by the registrar's office upon receipt of official transcripts. When computing cumulative grade point averages for students who have transferred credits from other colleges, only the work completed at Ce– darville is included. To help in the transition to Cedarville College and to meet other new transfer students, all transfer students are required to attend New Student Orientation. Cedarville College welcomes applications for admission from students of all nations. The College was approved for attendance by nonimmigrants by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in 1959. International stu– dents should follow the college admissions procedure carefully, submitting their applications well in advance of deadlines so that sufficient time is available for processing and communication. Those coming from coun- tries in which English is not the native language may need to demonstrate their proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL). Canadian students who have attended Grade XIlI may transfer credit to Cedarville by submitting official transcripts. Up to one full year of credit may be granted. To satisfy United States Immigration and Naturalization requirements, upon acceptance international students must deposit at the College $9000 in United States currency or submit a certified affidavit of support which demonstrates the ability to cover college-related expenses. Full admission to the College is granted upon receipt of these funds or affidavit. Questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the director of admissions. Grants and scholarships for international students are limited. Some in– ternational students work on campus. Permission for off-campus employ– ment must be secured from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The College's spiritual and academic reputation draws over one hundre.d new student transfers each year, including these picturedfrom the Word ofLife Bible Institute.