Wave Program

Start your Cedarville experience off right!

Join fellow incoming Cedarville freshmen for WAVE, a two-week residential academic program that will prepare you to succeed in college-level academics. You’ll learn valuable skills as you get acclimated to campus and build a sense of community with your future classmates. After successfully completing the program, you will be awarded a yearly renewable $2,000 WAVE scholarship* ($8,000 over your four years as a student)! This will be added to any other financial aid you may receive.

*All WAVE students are required to complete the WAVE program expectations and the WAVE class requirements by the due dates in order to qualify for the scholarship. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded yearly to students who maintain a 2.5 GPA at Cedarville University. The WAVE program cost cannot be applied toward this scholarship.

June 7–19, 2026 on the campus of Cedarville University

Cost: $1,000 for the two-week program. This includes all meals, lodging, and most activities. Transportation to and from Cedarville University is not included.

WAVE is by invitation only and is intentionally limited to the first 50 students to ensure the best experience for all.

Registration is due by May 11, 2026.

NOTE: If you have received a WAVE invitation but do not have the specific password for this event please contact the Campus Experience office at events@cedarville.edu or 937-766-4444.

WAVE Program at Cedarville University

Get a head start on college with WAVE at Cedarville University.
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Hear how Cedarville’s WAVE program helps incoming students build community, develop academic skills, and transition confidently into college life. From forming lasting friendships to learning time management, study strategies, and communication skills, WAVE provides a strong foundation before the semester begins.

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Cedarville’s WAVE program prepares students for college by building friendships, teaching essential academic skills, and fostering spiritual growth. Students enter their first semester with confidence, strong relationships, and tools to succeed.

What to Expect at WAVE

As part of WAVE, you’ll:

Begin the one-credit Foundations course, which will help you develop practical skills you’ll need to succeed in college, such as time management, note-taking, and test preparation. After successfully completing WAVE, you’ll be awarded a $2,000 renewable scholarship.

Get acclimated to life at Cedarville. Studies show that students who are exposed to college before enrolling are more likely to succeed. Get to know campus and discover what it’s like to be a student at Cedarville. Paint the rock, play sand volleyball, or just hang out in your hall lounge with friends!

Attend valuable workshops and seminars with practical information to help you prepare for your future. Expert presenters will speak on areas like balancing social life and academics, best practices in academic success and career development, interview a panel of current students, and more!

Build a strong community. Through various fun activities — such as Kings Island amusement park and Young’s Jersey Dairy — and team-building experiences — such as an iron chef competition — you’ll make friends and begin to build a community of support on campus.

After WAVE, you’ll start your college experience with the academic skills you need, a strong, vibrant community of friends, and a scholarship worth $8,000 over your four years at Cedarville.