1997-1998 Academic Catalog

EarlyAdmission Students who have completed their junior year of high school may apply for early admission. This is especially helpful for students who anticipate a lengthy graduate program after graduation from college. In addition to following normal application procedures, early admission applicants should submit superior academic records, strong recommendations from high school teachers, and a statement of approval from parents or guardians. An interview is also suggested. Admission Procedures A student should complete the following steps in order to be considered for admission to Cedarville College: 1. Obtain, complete, and return an application for admission. Applications are available from and should be returned to the Admissions Office. Necessary recommen– dation forms are included in the application. A $30 fee and two current photographs should accompany the returned application. 2. Take the American College Test (ACT) or the Scho– lastic Assessment Test (SAT) and have the score reports sent to Cedarville College. (Use the Cedarville ACT code of 3245 or SAT code of 1151 when you register for the tests to have your scores sent directly.) The application for admission may be submitted before taking this test. 3. Request that high school transcripts through the junior year be sent, along with a recommendation from the high school counselor. Class rank at the end of the junior year should be included. 4. Request a recommendation from the pastor of the church he or she attends. 5. Request that official copies of transcripts for work completed at other colleges be sent (transfer students). Students who have been offered admission for a particu– lar quarter may defer their enrollment to a subsequent quarter by notifying the Admissions Office in writing at least one month before the quarter begins. Finding good friends is one ofthe greatest benefits of attending a Christian college like Cedarville. Admission to Academic Programs Some academic programs have unique requirements. For example, music students must audition for entry to that department. Engineering candidates must meet a minimum test score requirement. Students in education and nursing apply for admission to their respective programs during their sophomore year after the program prerequisites have been satisfied. Therefore, students should review the specific entrance requirements outlined in the respective departmental sections of the catalog. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to an academic program. · AcademicDevelopment Program The College offers a supplemental academic assistance program to serve students whose academic backgrounds do not reflect their collegiate academic potentials. Com– ponents of this program include an orientation course entitled Transitions 100, special advising, tutoring when necessary, and diagnostic testing, in some cases. Admis– sion to the academic development program is determined by the admissions committee. Students selected to be involved in this program usually take a typical freshman course of study comprised of General Education Requirements. Students who complete the program find that this assistance during the first year of college helps them lay an excellent foundation for academic success in the future. A complete description of this program is avail– able from the Admissions Office. Readmission A student whose academic work has been interrupted for one quarter or more must apply for readmission two months before the beginning of the quarter in which he desires to matriculate. Readmission forms are available from the Admissions Office. If college level work has been completed elsewhere, official transcripts should accompany the application for readmission. A student who has been readmitted after one year away from Cedarville College must complete the graduation requirements as outlined in the catalog in current use at the time of re-enrollment. Deadlines and Notifications Cedarville College follows a rolling admissions proce– dure. An application is processed as soon as the file is complete. A completed file includes an application for admission, $30 application fee, ACT or SAT scores, high school transcript, college transcript (if applicable), high school counselor's recommendation, and pastor's recom– mendation. Applicants are notified by letter within two weeks after the admissions committee acts upon the completed file.