1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Admissions Admissions Cedarville College invites applications from secondary school students who are able to present strong academic records and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. In selecting students, the Admissions Committee admits students who are most likely to graduate and who offer potential to contribute positively to the college commu– nity. They carefully consider all factors which demon– strate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville College. Students who wish to attend the College on a part-time basis should also follow these admission procedures. Criteria for selection include: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent Christian lifestyle. 2. Academic record, recommendations, and rank in class. 3. Test scores from the American College Test (ACT). Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be accepted. However, scores from the ACT are preferred. Since these scores are used for placement purposes, transfer students may be requested to submit them. Applicants with the best prospects for admission have academic credentials that include a college preparatory secondary school curriculum, a "B" grade average, a rank in the upper half of the class, and a test score on the ACT above the national average. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. The College admits students with various physical handicaps. Through specific counseling, adjustments are made to enable these students to achieve their educational objectives. Additional information concerning specific services is available from the Student Services Office. Parents' Weekend draws parents andfamily members from around the nation. Jo11athan Wu from North Carolina is pictured here with his parents and sister Mavis Wu, a 1995 Cedarville graduate. SecondarySchool Requirements Although the College does not prescribe actual second– ary school course requirements, it recommends that students follow a college preparatory curriculum that includes: 4 units of English (grammar, composition, and literature) 3 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry) 3 units of natural science (physical science, biology, and chemistry) 3 units of social studies (history and government) 3 units of a single foreign language Students planning to pursue fields of study in engineer– ing, science, mathematics, and nursing should take as many courses in mathematics and science as possible in their secondary school curricula. High school electives should be chosen to develop interests and skills in related practical fields. Skill in keyboarding is of real value in completing many course assignments and is of particular importance to students who plan to enroll in computer courses in college. Keyboarding skill enables students to take full advantage of the extensive computer resources at the College. Home-schooled Students Students with nontraditional secondary school experi– ences may be considered for admission. Typically, scores from standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT are used to help assess readiness for college-level academic work. To assist students unable to take the ACT locally, the College offers the ACT on campus on a monthly basis to prospective students. Except for those admitted under the early admission program, students must give evidence of high school completion-a high school diploma or GED-by the time they begin taking courses at the College. Family Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville College complies with the Family Educa– tional 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 College has adopted a policy which explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy are available in the Academic Records and Student Services Office.