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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.

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End-of-Year Tax Information

Friday, December 16, 2022

Year End Tax Information w/ pencil

Cedarville University is required to provide students a 1098-T tax form for tuition payments by January 31. This tax form will be provided electronically. We will notify your student when this link is available.

If you would like to receive a copy, your student must first grant you parental access. Once you have been granted access, you will be notified when the form becomes available. Please verify that we have your current email to prevent delays in receiving this notification.

Students who worked on campus this year will receive a copy of their W-2 form in early January. By law, we cannot give parents access to a student’s W-2 form. Students can elect to receive an electronic version of the form through Dayforce. They were previously emailed instructions on how to do this. For additional information, they can reference our tax information FAQ.

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Lil Sibs Weekend Is Coming Up!

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Li'l Sibs graphic

Does your student have younger siblings at home? Save the dates — February 24-26, 2023 — for Lil Sibs Weekend! There will be a full array of fun activities planned, including basketball games and ALT night. Please note that siblings will not be able to stay in the residence halls.

For more information and to register, visit the Lil Sibs Weekend website.

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Support Student-Created Business This Christmas

Friday, December 9, 2022

Boardless logo

A team of Integrated Business Core (IBC) students has created Boardless, a student-run business offering flexible, stick-on whiteboards for any surface! The IBC allows students to practice what they are learning in class by running a real business, including creating, marketing, and selling a product. As a nonprofit, for-charity business, Boardless is providing a quality product while also raising money for Back2Back Ministries.

Boardless' flexible, stick-on whiteboard is very low-profile and sticks to nearly any smooth surface, allowing you to make notes on your wall, desk, or other surface without taking up virtually any work space! Save space and save paper ‒ just Stick, Scribble, and Repeat.

Boardless is offering a Christmas sale → 20% off orders of $50 or more. Don't wait -- the shop closes Sunday, December 11!

Check out their website to learn more and support Boardless!

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Final Exams/End of Semester Info

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Final exams for fall semester are next week — Tuesday, December 13, through Friday, December 16. Please be praying for our students as they prepare for and take their finals, and make sure your student has secured a ride home or to the airport.

Here are some important details to help you and your student prepare:

Residence halls will close for Christmas break on Saturday, December 17, at 5 p.m.
The last contract meal for fall semester is lunch on Friday, December 16, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Residence halls will open again for spring semester at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
The first contract meal for spring semester will be dinner on Monday, January 9, from 5–6:30 p.m.
Classes resume for spring semester Tuesday, January 10.

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Christmas Ideas for Your Yellow Jacket (and a Discount Code for YOU!)

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Campus Store logo If you're looking for Christmas ideas for your Yellow Jacket, check out the online University Bookstore! You'll find a wide variety of gift ideas, from Cedarville-branded apparel to room decor, insulated mugs, and ornaments. It's a great way to celebrate your Yellow Jacket and show your Cedarville spirit this Christmas season. We think you'll find something for the whole family!

As a gift to you, use code MERRY22 now through December 31 to receive 15% off a single logo item (some exclusions may apply).

Start shopping now!

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#GivingTuesday

Monday, November 28, 2022

Giving Tuesday Tomorrow, November 29, 2022, is #GivingTuesday! Join faculty, staff, students, and friends as we give to Cedarville. All gifts made this #GivingTuesday will go to One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville.

On #GivingTuesday: Every Day Matters. Every Student Matters. Every Gift Matters.

Give now!

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With Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving with leaves "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!"
– 1 Chronicles 16:34

On Thanksgiving, I am reminded of all that we have to be thankful for. God continues to richly bless Cedarville University, and we are so thankful. I am also thankful to you, our students' parents, for your support of the University. Thank you for entrusting your children to us and your faith in Cedarville's mission.

Enjoy the extra-long break with your student. We will be praying for safe travels, good health, and special times of reconnecting as a family.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jeff Beste
Director of Strategic Relations

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Save the Date for #GivingTuesday

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

You've heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but do you know about #GivingTuesday?

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving on November 29, and you can be a part of it by giving a gift to Cedarville. All gifts made this #GivingTuesday will go to One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville.

Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022, and prayerfully consider how you can participate in this special day.

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Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 18, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving with leaves Thanksgiving break for undergraduate in-person classes is next week, Wednesday, November 23, through Monday, November 28. We know you are excited to have your student home for a few days! Please be praying for our students as they travel home. We're also praying for a safe, relaxing break for our students and special times with family and friends.

As a reminder, for those students who will be staying in Cedarville over the break, the residence halls will be open but the dining hall will be closed.

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Experience Homecoming – In Person or Via Livestreaming

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Homecoming at Cedarville Just a reminder that homecoming starts this Friday, September 30! We hope that many of you can make it to campus to enjoy this weekend of festivities and spend time with your student. Even if you did not preregister, there are still a lot of events to enjoy that do not require tickets!

If you aren't able to come in person, please see today's post for opportunities to join in via livestream.

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Finding Parent Resources

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Students walking to chapel

We want to keep you informed while your student is away from home. Visit our Parent Resources webpage for information you'll find helpful as a Cedarville parent. Here you'll be able to make a payment on your student's account, view the academic calendar, watch live chapel services, and more! You'll want to bookmark this site and refer to it often to stay up-to-date on events and activities at Cedarville University.

Last year we launched a new portal that serves our students, faculty, and staff as a one-stop-shop for Cedarville information. Check out myCU.cedarville.edu and explore the many resources that are publicly available.

Posted in Campus Services General Student Services

Is Your Student Planning to Work on Campus?

Monday, August 15, 2022

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

Music Ensemble Auditions

Thursday, August 4, 2022

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 21, 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!

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

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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 13, 2022

As Director of Strategic Relations and a parent of one Cedarville student and one recent Cedarville graduate, 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.

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Senior Reflections

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

We asked recent graduates to reflect on their 1,000 days at Cedarville, and we'd like to share them with you. Be blessed by stories of true Gospel transformation and memories that will last a lifetime. We are so grateful for God's transforming work in the lives of our students. All the glory goes to Him!

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Enjoy Commencement Memories

Friday, May 13, 2022

Commencement 2022 was a beautiful day celebrating God's faithfulness to our 924 graduates, and we'd like to share some memories with you!

If you have a graduating senior, you may just see your student. For the rest of you, enjoy the anticipation of what your family will experience in the very near future. We are so grateful for how God has worked in the lives of our amazing students — now graduates!

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Parents, We Need Your Help!

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Doctors talking As we near our accreditor's virtual site visit later this spring, Cedarville’s developing PA (Physician Assistant) program is still in need of preceptors, and we are turning to one of our greatest resources for help — parents of students!

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End-of-Year Information

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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 6.
Students must be out of the residence halls by Saturday, May 7, 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!

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