2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 2007-08 Cedarville University 25 Withdrawing from the University Proper withdrawal from the University begins in the office of the registrar, where the student completes an official withdrawal form. Refund requests should be submitted to the Business Office at least three days prior to withdrawal. A student’s ID card and dorm key must be returned to the office of the registrar on the last day the student is on campus. No student should leave Cedarville University without completing proper withdrawal through the office of the registrar. Student transcripts will be marked with the appropriate grade once withdrawal is complete in accordance with the established University policy. (See Adding and Withdrawing from a Course.) Continuing at the University The University assumes that a student will continue taking courses from semester to semester unless the student graduates, is asked to leave for academic or disciplinary reasons, or withdraws voluntarily. To assist in planning each academic term, the University asks each student to register for the upcoming academic term during early registration. This secures courses for the student and enables the University to make enrollment decisions for that term. A student who owes money to the University may not register for future academic terms. Enrolled students register for Fall Semester courses at the end of each spring semester. To retain these course selections and confirm the intention to enroll in the fall semester, each student must submit a reservation deposit of $250 by May 1. This deposit also reserves a place in college housing for single students under 25 years of age. The deposit is credited to the student’s account and may be used to help cover fall semester expenses. Should the student decide to withdraw from the University before July 1, $150 of this deposit is refundable. After July 1, the $250 deposit is nonrefundable. A student who does not register and submit the continuing student reservation deposit by June 1 or make other special arrangements with the student life office will be considered withdrawn. Any student who withdraws voluntarily or is involuntarily withdrawn must apply and be approved for readmission to return as a student to the University. Readmission forms and information are available from the admissions office. Withdrawal for Military Reasons Students serving in reserve units of the armed forces may be called up to active duty during an academic term. Students who withdraw up to the end of the fourth week of the semester will receive refunds according to the following schedule: Tuition: 100% Room: prorated on a per diem basis Board: prorated on a per diem basis Fees: 0 Students who withdraw after the fourth week of the semester may file a request for “permanent incomplete.” This classification provides students the opportunity to complete the coursework upon returning to the University without having to pay tuition again. Forms may be picked up in the office of the registrar. Approval for the awarding and removal of the entry “permanent incomplete” resides with the academic vice president. Refunds for room, board, and fees will be disbursed according to the previously mentioned schedule. To initiate the withdrawal procedure, students are to bring a copy of their orders to the office of the registrar and obtain the appropriate forms. Withdrawals will be processed according to the standard procedures listed in the University catalog. Course Numbers and Designations The course numbers are designed to help students select courses at the appropriate level. The University uses the following system: The first number indicates the year in which the course is usually taken. Freshmen normally take 1000-level courses; sophomores, 1000-level or 2000-level courses; juniors, 2000-level or 3000-level courses; and seniors, 3000-level or 4000-level courses. Courses beyond the student’s classification should be taken with the consent of the instructor and academic advisor. The alphabetical prefixes in the course designations indicate content divisions within academic departments. For example, the prefix “BETH” indicates that the course is a theology course in the department of biblical education. The semester that the course is offered is shown following the course title as follows: Fa – Fall; Sp – Spring; and Su – Summer. The number to the right of the course title indicates credit given in semester hours. The University reserves the right to offer or withhold any of the courses listed. Alternate Year Courses Some departments offer courses on alternate years. These are designated as “even years” or “odd years” based on the first school year number. Example: 2007-08 is an odd year. 1. 2.