2002-2003 Academic Catalog

8 Student Life At Cedarville we seek to maintain a culture which reflects the values of the kingdom of heaven and the spirit of Jesus Christ. Cedarville's student life program is designed to support this kind of environment and to contribute to each student's growth intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically. In each of these areas we recognize the relevancy and authority of the Bible and accept it as our final authority for faith and practice. Core values which shape our culture include love for God, love for neighbors, excellence in effort, and integrity in conduct. In order to complement the educational experience, the University provides a wide range of social, cultural, and recre- ational opportunities. Students also benefit from a comprehen- sive leadership and character development program, and a variety of Christian service opportunities. Out-of-class opportuni- ties like these enrich the student's education and provide an outlet for the academic pressures common to university life. Lifestyle Commitment At Cedarville we recognize and value the Bible as an authorita- tive guide for how we should live. We believe that our behavior should manifest qualities which honor Christ, and which demon- Introduction University Services/Chapel Housing Residence hall living is an integral part of the educational process at Cedarville. All single students under 25 years of age, except those commuting from the home of their parents or legal guardian, are required to live in university residence halls. Students 25 and older must secure off-campus housing. Approximately 80% of the student body lives on campus in university housing. Men and women are housed in separate residence halls. All offer convenient laundry and lounge areas and house just two students per room. Each room is fully furnished and equipped with a phone, permitting students to dial and receive calls directly. Every residence hall room is equipped with a networked-computer and printer. 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 reserva- tion deposits. Complete information concerning residence hall staffing, furnishings, and policies is found in the student hand- book at www.cedarville.edu/studenthandbook . An abbreviated format is mailed to new students prior to their arrival on campus. Married students find housing at Cedar Park, a University- owned apartment complex, or in one of many area apartments. New Student Orientation At the start of each semester, new students are provided with opportunities designed to facilitate adjustments to their new surroundings. The program includes orientation for parents. Special interest sessions, question and answer times, small group meetings, and social activities provide opportunities to adjust to a new environment. Placement testing may be required during orientation. Chapel Dr. Dixon, our president, has said many times, “The heartbeat of every Christian college/university is chapel.” Five days a week the Cedarville family and guests meet in our 3400-seat James T. Jeremiah Chapel. At 10:00 a.m., the auditorium comes alive as the university family laughs, cries, sings, prays, and worships together. It is a place where we connect as a strong family does. Speakers from far and near grace our chapel platform to inspire and challenge our hearts. People like Dr. David Jeremiah, Dr. Joe Stowell, Alistair Begg, Knute Larsen, Jim Cymbala, and Dr. Warren Wiersbe, just to name a few, bring God’s Word to us. Alumni often speak of chapel being one of the things they miss most after graduation. Many return to be able to sit in on one more chapel experience. a day when classes are in session to respond to campus emergencies. All students taking 6 or more credit hours per semester are enrolled in a Student Health Insurance Plan as a benefit of tuition. Students taking less than 6 credit hours may purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan. Married students may also purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan for their spouse and dependants. Refer to the Student Health Insurance Plan bro- chure for details of the coverage. Vehicles Freshmen with grade point averages of 2.5 or higher may bring motor vehicles to the University after their first semester. Sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to retain the privilege of having a motor vehicle at the University. All motor vehicles must be registered with the Campus Public Safety Office. Each residence hall room is fully furnished and equipped with a computer, printer and phone. Dr. David Jeremiah, a Cedarville alum, is a frequent and popular chapel speaker.