1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Housing Residence hall living is considered an integral part of the educational process. An appropriate residence hall environment contributes to academic achievement, an understanding of one's self, and the development of interpersonal skills and appropriate attitudes toward others. Residence hall living also develops lasting friendships and rich memories. Consequently, all single students under twenty-five years of age, except those commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardian, are required to live in college residence halls. Students twenty-five and older must secure off-campus housing. Approximately eighty percent of the student body lives on campus in college housing. Men and women are housed in separate residence halls. All offer convenient laundry and lounge areas; most house just two students per room. Each room is fully furnished and equipped with a phone, permitting students to dial and receive calls directly. Most of the residence halls offer computers in each room linked to CedarNet, the campus-wide com– puter network. Those living in residence halls without computers in each room have access to several computer labs on campus. Housing assignments are made by the Student Services Office. Upperclassmen who have paid reservation fees are given priority for reserving rooms. New students are assigned rooms after they have been admitted and have submitted their reservation deposits. Complete informa– tion concerning residence hall staffing, furnishings, and policies is found in the Student Handbook, which is sent to new students prior to their arrival on campus. Married students usually live in the apartment complex owned by the College or in one of many apartments in the area. New Student Orientation At the start of each quarter, new students participate in an orientation program designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings and provide an opportunity for course selection and program planning with the assistance of an assigned faculty advisor. The fall program includes an orientation program for parents. Special interest sessions, question and answer times, small group meet– ings, and social activities provide opportunities for students and parents to meet new friends and adjust to a new environment. Help during winter and spring quarters is often provided on a one-on-one basis with a continuing student. Testing may be required during orientation for purposes of advising and placement. IntercollegiateAthletics Cedarville College maintains intercollegiate competition for men in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, and soccer. Intercollegiate sports for women include basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Cedarville is a member of the Mid-Ohio Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association. Students interested in participating as a member of one of the intercollegiate athletic teams should contact the admissions office or the respective coaches. A limited amount of athletic financial aid is available for outstand– ing athletes. Campus Activities The Campus Activities Office provides a program of cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities that is consistent with college educational and spiritual objectives and, therefore, contributes to the personal development of college community members. An artist series provides concerts, cultural programs, and musical specialists. Other activities include a variety of learning experiences and social events such as banquets, talent nights, all-school parties, interest trips, retreats, topical discussions, and guest speakers. A full range of recre– ational and intramural sports for both men and women, including flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquetball, table tennis, walleyball, softball, badminton, river rafting, skiing, and golf, completes the integrative approach of Campus Activities. St11de11ts lookfonvard to hosting yo1111ger siblings on ca111p11s d11ring Li'/ Sibs Weekend held each Februmy.