2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 16 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Admission Criteria Cedarville University invites undergraduate applications from high school, transfer, and post-baccalaureate students with strong academic credentials and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. All undergraduate admission applications and checklists may be found at cedarville.edu/myapplication . Nursing, pharmacy, and engineering have minimum academic credentials for admission. Music and worship majors must audition to pursue a degree. Please review the appropriate sections of this catalog for further information. Note: Applicants who do not meet the stated academic criteria may still be successful in the admission process. Other factors are considered which might indicate the potential for success. All degree-seeking students must give evidence of high school completion by the time they enroll at the University. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, or national origin. Deadlines and Notifcations Cedarville University follows a rolling admissions process. An application is reviewed by the admissions committee as soon as the file is complete. Applicants are officially notified by letter within two weeks after the admissions committee acts upon the completed file. Applicants may also monitor their application online. However, if an applicant’s credentials do not meet rolling admission standards, the file will be held for full committee review. This process occurs monthly and involves a thorough review of the applicant’s academic credentials as well as a variety of personal factors. Applicants who are held for full committee review will be notified by letter. Application files may also be held for additional information if deemed necessary. Students who have been offered admission for a particular semester may request to defer their enrollment to a subsequent semester by notifying the admissions office in writing at least one month before the semester begins. Freshmen Admission Applicants with the best prospect for freshman admission possess the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ 2. A consistent Christian lifestyle as confirmed by the church leader 3. A 3.0 un-weighted, cumulative grade point average in college-preparatory course work 4. ACT or SAT test scores at or above the national average (22 ACT; 1030 SAT) 5. College transcripts for all previous college course work (if applicable) Transfer Admission Applicants with the best prospect for transfer admission possess the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ 2. A consistent Christian lifestyle as confirmed by the church leader 3. A 3.0 cumulative college grade point average in non- developmental course work Apply online at cedarville.edu/myapplication College-level credits earned at accredited colleges are usually transferable. Courses in which less than a “C-” is earned are not granted transfer credit. Grades for courses taken at other colleges and transferred to Cedarville are not included in the Cedarville cumulative GPA. Only the work completed at Cedarville is included. Information concerning the transfer of credits is available from the office of the registrar. Specific course equivalencies can be determined upon receipt of official transcripts. International Admission Cedarville University welcomes applications for admission from students of all nations. The University was approved for the acceptance of non-immigrant enrollment by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in 1959. International applicants with the best prospect for undergraduate admission possess the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ 2. A consistent Christian lifestyle as confirmed by the church leader 3. Secondary school transcripts which indicate satisfactory progress in college-preparatory course work 4. SAT test scores at or above the national average (1030 SAT) or TOEFL iBT scores of 80 or higher 5. College transcripts for all previous college course work (if applicable) 6. An affidavit of financial support which indicates the ability to finance your college education expenses International students should follow the University admissions procedures 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 demonstrate their proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination and earning a paper-based score of 550 (or better) or an Internet-based score of 80 (or better). All international applicants are required to submit one of the following: TOEFL, ACT, or SAT scores. Cedarville’s institution code for the TOEFL / SAT is 1151 and for the ACT is 3245. To satisfy United States Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements, Cedarville University is required by law to verify the financial resources of each international applicant prior to issuing the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 for F-1 visa applicants or Form DS-2019 for J-1 visa applicants). In addition to completing application for admission materials to Cedarville University, applicants must also submit the Affidavit of Financial Support form (with supporting documents). Prior to final enrollment, international students must deposit funds to cover one semester’s worth of expenses at the University in United States currency. University expenses include tuition, room, board, and variable costs. Questions concerning immigration issues should be directed to the international student advisor. International students may qualify for some academic institutional scholarships by submitting either SAT or ACT scores along with their transcripts. Campus employment is also available during the school year and summer. Post-Baccalaureate Admission Students who successfully complete a baccalaureate degree prior to enrollment at Cedarville University should complete the Post-Baccalaureate application process. Applicants with the best prospect for post-baccalaureate admission possess the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ 2. A consistent Christian lifestyle as confirmed by the church leader 3. Successful completion of a baccalaureate program at an accredited university