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Athletic Giving Day – Achieve Excellence

Monday, September 11, 2023

Athletic giving day september 13, 2023.

Our annual Athletic Giving Day is this Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

At Cedarville University, athletics is about more than just winning. Our athletes strive for excellence as they use their sport to make an impact for Christ, both on and off the field, court, or track.

Find out more in today's post how you can help student-athletes Achieve Excellence by making a gift.

Register for Homecoming Weekend!

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Homecoming at Cedarville

Now that classes are in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about a visit!

Homecoming is just around the corner — Friday and Saturday, October 6–7. During homecoming, we always welcome hundreds of alumni and parents back to campus for a weekend filled with activities including the annual parade, lakeside party, soccer match, an incredible worship finale, and more! It’s a great way to spend time with your student and experience life on campus.

Read today's post for more information and to register.

Posted in Alumni Relations Events

Follow Along With the President's Chapel Series

Friday, August 25, 2023

Chapel 2023-24: Justified, Forgiven, Alive in Christ or 70 years (1953-2023), daily chapel has been the heartbeat of Cedarville University — the time when students, faculty, and staff gather each weekday for dynamic worship and powerful preaching. Chapel is also a great way for you to stay connected with Cedarville and be a part of what your student is experiencing every day. This year in his chapel series titled "Justified. Forgiven. Alive. In Christ," Dr. White is preaching through the book of Romans, looking at how Christ's death has set us free from the penalty of sin.

Read today's post to learn how to follow along from home.

Posted in Chapel

Experience Fall Bible Conference With Your Student

Monday, August 21, 2023

Chapel speaker and audience We'll kick off the fall semester tonight with our annual Fall Bible Conference — always a highlight of the year.

Read today's post to learn how you can watch along with your student.

Posted in Chapel Christian Ministry Getting Started

Answers to Your Getting Started Questions

Monday, August 14, 2023

Yellow Jacket mascot with getting started logo Getting Started Weekend — August 18-20 — is just a few days away. See today's post for answers to some of the most common questions we get from parents to help as you prepare to come. We can't wait to have you and your student on campus!

Posted in Getting Started

Music Ensemble Auditions

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Orchestra at Christmas Concert Did you know that Cedarville has music ensembles that are open to students from any major? If your student is interested in a vocal or instrumental ensemble, encourage him or her to audition on Sunday, August 20, during Getting Started Weekend.

See ensemble opportunities and schedule an audition time on the online calendar.

You don't have to be a music major to participate in a music ensemble — encourage your student to sign up for an audition today!

Posted in General Getting Started

Is Your Student Planning to Work on Campus?

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Barista serving customer coffee

Many students choose to work on campus to help fund their education or make some extra spending money. Read today's post to learn about required documents, work eligibility rules, how they will be paid, and more to help your student prepare for campus employment.

Posted in General Getting Started

What to Know About Bed Risers

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Dorm Life Many students choose to raise their bed in the residence hall to create extra storage underneath.

If your student is interested in raising his or her bed, please note that the following residence halls come with height adjustable beds:

Bates Hall
Dorm 23 (new residence hall)
Faith Hall
Harriman House
Jenkins Hall
McChesney Hall
McKinney Hall
Palmer Hall
Parker Hall
Printy Hall
South House
Walker Hall
Wood Hall

All other residence halls do NOT have the height adjustable beds. Refer to pages 9-10 of the Residence Hall Guidelines if you would like to inquire about bed risers.

Posted in Campus Services Student Services

Three "To-Do's" Between Now and Getting Started

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Cedarville University's sign

We’re looking forward to having students back on campus in just a few weeks! Whether your student is coming as a freshman or a returning student, there are a few things you can do now to prepare for the year and stay connected with Cedarville. Read today's post to learn what to do. They're great ways for you to stay in touch with what is going on at Cedarville.

Posted in General Getting Started

Welcome to Cedarville Parent Connect!

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

As Director of Development and a Cedarville parent, Jeff Beste knows that parents need a way to stay engaged with Cedarville and what is happening on campus. It is our hope that Parent Connect, prepared especially for parents of current Cedarville students, does just that! Read today's post to find out what's in store.

Posted in General

Livestream Commencement Events

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

As we look forward to commencement in a few days, we want to provide information on events this weekend that will be available via livestream. Please pass this information along to family and friends who will not be able to attend in person.

Posted in Events

Road Construction Near the University

Monday, April 24, 2023

Road construction with orange cones, flagger, and backed-up traffic.

We want to make you aware that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) began construction on State Route 72 near Cedarville University last week that will continue through the summer. According to their most recent update, there are two major projects that could affect those driving to and from the University. Only one lane will be open in spots, and traffic is currently being maintained by flaggers as needed daily from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please allow extra time when traveling to the University.

On a positive note: ODOT has agreed to pause work on May 5-6 to allow for the excessive traffic during commencement weekend.

Posted in General

Defending Life Summer Institute at Cedarville

Friday, April 21, 2023

Defending Life Summer Institute

Cedarville University seeks to equip leaders who will speak for the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn in our nation. To help us accomplish this, we are excited to again offer the Defending Life Summer Institute, designed to equip the next generation of pro-life leaders to advocate for the life of the unborn.

Read today's post for details about the institute.

Posted in Events

End-of-Year Information

Monday, April 17, 2023

It’s hard to believe, but the academic year is coming to a close in just a few weeks. We’ll be praying along with you as your student takes final exams and prepares to head home for the summer (or wherever God is taking them!). As you make plans for picking up your student, here are some things to keep in mind:

The last contract meal for the semester is dinner on Friday, May 5.
Students must be out of the residence halls by Saturday, May 6, at 5 p.m. (8 p.m. for graduating seniors).
Students are able to leave before Saturday if their exam schedule allows. They will receive more detailed move-out instructions from their RD.
Parking will be at a premium Saturday due to two commencement ceremonies (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.). If you plan to pick up your student on Saturday, you may want to come very early.

If your student will be graduating, thank you for letting us invest in his or her 1,000 days at Cedarville. It has been our pleasure to serve your family!

Posted in General

What You and Your Student Need to Know About Counseling Services

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Cedarville University Counseling Services strives to enhance students' spiritual growth through compassionate counseling, mentorship, and small-group opportunities. Their commitment to biblical truth is at the heart of everything they do, recognizing that true and lasting change is only possible through the transformational power of the Holy Spirit. Their team of professional counselors is dedicated to applying the principles of God's Word to every counseling relationship, and they are committed to serving the students at Cedarville with Christlike compassion.

Posted in Counseling

Take Your Own “Next Step” Using the Parent Grad School Discount

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The Graduate School.

As a parent of a Cedarville undergraduate or dual-enrolled student, you automatically qualify for a 10% tuition discount on all online graduate programs at Cedarville. You'll experience the same high academic quality and biblical worldview that your student is experiencing here on campus, but in a convenient online format from home.

Summer Storage

Monday, March 13, 2023

Three girls hanging out in a dorm room. Cedarville University has a limited amount of summer storage space for students whose home and summer residence are more than 1,000 miles from campus. Students were already sent storage guidelines and an application to request storage. The application must be submitted to Residence Life by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2023, and students whose applications are accepted will be notified by 5 p.m. on April 6. Students are not guaranteed storage.

Students will need to take care of this themselves, but a reminder from mom or dad never hurts!

Posted in Student Life

News You Need: Career Fair, Spring Break, Missions Trips

Monday, February 20, 2023

Cedarville University's sign As we approach the midway point of spring semester, here is information that may be useful to you:

Spring Semester Career Fair

Career Services will hold its second major career fair of the year this Wednesday, February 22, in the Doden Field House. Career fairs are a great opportunity for students — regardless of class year — to make connections and obtain internships or full-time career positions. Encourage your student to attend!

Spring Break Information

As a reminder, spring break is March 4-12, with classes resuming Monday, March 13. Make sure your student has secured a ride home or to wherever they may be going. Residence halls will remain open for students staying in the area, but the dining hall will not be open.

Spring Break Missions Teams

Please be in prayer for our Global Outreach teams that will be going out during spring break. Please pray for safe travels for these teams and that the people they serve will be open to the message of the Gospel.

Posted in Christian Ministry General

Discounted Graduate Programs for Parents

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Graduate School

Did you know that as a parent of a Cedarville undergraduate or dual-enrolled student, you automatically qualify for a 10% tuition discount on all online graduate programs at Cedarville? You'll experience the same high academic quality and biblical worldview that your student is experiencing here on campus when you enroll in one of our convenient online programs.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career — or pursue something new — visit our Cedarville Parents Scholarship Program page for more details. You'll find affordable, accelerated, all-online graduate programs in:

Business
Innovation
Leadership
Ministry
Nursing (including the just-announced Doctor of Nursing Practice!)
Worship

There is still time to apply and start in March!

Posted in Graduate University Admissions

Join Us Online for the Annual Global Outreach Conference

Monday, January 9, 2023

GO Conference January 10-12, 2023

We hope you have enjoyed the extended time with your student during the long semester break. We're excited to welcome all of our students back to campus today!

We're also looking forward to our annual GO Conference, starting tomorrow, January 10, through Thursday, January 12. This is a perfect way to kick off the new semester, joining together and celebrating Cedarville's heart for the nations. This year we're welcoming Zane Pratt, Vice President for Global Training with the International Mission Board, as the special speaker for Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, we'll celebrate 50 years of global outreach at Cedarville during Thursday's chapel!

You can join with our students and watch sessions online. The GO Conference services will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. on Thursday. Visit our chapel site or our Facebook or YouTube channels to watch live, or visit later to watch an archived session.

Posted in Chapel Global Outreach