1997-1998 Academic Catalog

earn 90 credits (attend Cedarville College two years). Students may not pursue CLEP credit for courses in which they were enrolled previously. Transfer students transferring more than 90 credits must earn credit-satisfying scores on respective CLEP exami– nations by the end of their first quarter of full-time attendance at Cedarville. Hours earned through CLEP do not count as hours in residence toward graduation with honors. International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognized program that enables students to follow a special curriculum and take specific examinations to fulfill secondary school graduation requirements. Students can earn up to 30 quarter hours for IB Higher Level examinations on which they earn scores of five, six, or seven. A maximum of 10 credits is permitted in any one group. To receive credit, students should submit IB transcripts to the Admissions Office. Transfer Students Students who wish to transfer to Cedarville should submit, along with their applications for admission, official transcripts of credit from all colleges attended. College-level credits earned at accredited colleges are usually transferable. Applicants with the best prospect of admission have academic credentials that include a "B" grade average (3.0/4.0 scale) in a full-time college-level class schedule. Courses in which less than a "C-" is earned are not granted transfer credit. Information concerning the transfer of credits is available from the Academic Assistance Center. Specific course equivalen– cies can be determined by the director of the Center 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 Cedarville is included. To help in the transition to Cedarville College and to meet other new transfer students, all transfer students are required to attend a new student orientation. Occasional rain storms bring out umbrellas and provide creative opportunities for fun. Admissions Cedarville's reputation attracts studentsfrom around the world. Koichi Ikeda, a 1997 education graduate, is pictured with his family from Japan. International Students 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 students 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 countries in which English is not the native language may need to demon– strate their proficiency in English by taldng the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL) and earning a score of 550 or better. To satisfy United States Immigration and Naturalization requirements, upon acceptance international students must deposit $15,800 (includes $1,800 for personal expenses) at the College in United States currency or submit a certified affidavit of support which demonstrates the ability to cover college-related expenses. Full admis– sion to the College is granted upon receipt of these funds or affidavit. Questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the associate director of admissions. Grants and scholarships for international students are limited. Some international students work on campus. Permission for off-campus employment must be secured from the international student advisor.