Staying Informed During Your Student's 1000 Days
Friday, April 18, 2025
Learn about the three ways we communicate with parents of current Cedarville students, all of which are undergoing exciting updates in time for your student's 1000 Days.
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Consider the Early Start June Term for Freshmen
Friday, April 4, 2025
Students who plan to enroll as freshmen this fall can join other incoming new students for our Early Start June term from June 14–28, 2025. During this two-week residential experience, students will take one general education course while they meet new friends and get to know campus better.
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Accessing Cedarville Orientation Information
Friday, March 21, 2025
Looking for your student's next steps? Check out your student's personalized Accepted Student Portal! This online resource alerts you to recommended and required steps for incoming freshmen, like residence hall and roommate selection, financial aid, class registration, Getting Started orientation weekend, and much more! Each completed task moves you one step closer to your arrival at Cedarville University in August.
P.S. Reminder: The deadline to submit the reservation deposit is May 1. With near record deposits already for fall, those who send in their deposit after the deadline may be placed on a waitlist.
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How a College's Graduation Rate Can Save You Money
Friday, March 7, 2025
We all know students who started their four-year college journey … six years ago. Whether they are struggling to pass classes, basking in the learning experience, or simply switching their major too many times, their college education can quickly accumulate an even larger price tag when eight semesters turn into twelve.
One of the best ways a university can save you money is to help your student graduate on time. Consider the additional costs if students take five or more years to finish or if they never complete their educational goals!
At Cedarville, we make it a priority to help students graduate on time, saving them money but more importantly, allowing them to begin using their career to make an impact for Christ sooner. Today's post provides helpful information about graduation rates and what to consider as you compare college options.
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Answering 5 Important Questions About College Affordability
Friday, February 28, 2025
We understand that choosing a college for your son or daughter is a big decision! As you help your student work through the process, you probably have a lot of questions. In today's post, we provide thoughtful answers to five of the most common questions we hear from parents about college costs and affordability. As always, feel free to reach out to our Admissions Office at 1-800-CEDARVILLE with any questions. We are here to serve you in any way we can!
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Summer Academic Camps
Friday, February 21, 2025
Your student’s college experience is just around the corner. It's time for them to explore their options and prepare for the future … all while having an unforgettable summer experience full of new friends and great memories! That's exactly what Cedarville’s summer Academic Camps will let them do!
While your student explores a career field, Cedarville's faculty will challenge them to make their career their calling. They will be challenged to consider how their gifts, skills, and interests can make a difference in this world for Christ. We've packed the schedule with fun activities, too, so students return home with new friends and great memories!
Read today's post to find out how your student can apply and register to become a part of Cedarville University's summer experience today!
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It's Time to Complete the FAFSA!
Friday, January 10, 2025
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025–26 is available for you to fill out online. Completing the FAFSA is the best way to ensure that your student receives the most financial aid possible.
Learn more about the FAFSA in today's Parent Prep.
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Eight Great Ways to Make the Most of Christmas Break
Friday, December 20, 2024
Christmas break is a great time for students to sleep in, spend time with friends, and — most importantly — celebrate Christ's birth.
But it's also a good opportunity to take care of important college-related details. Encourage your student to get a head start on 2025 and move that much closer to his or her Cedarville career.
Read today's post for eight great ideas to make the most of your student's Christmas break.
But above all, celebrate our Savior's birth! He is the reason Cedarville exists and the focus of everything we seek to accomplish in the lives of students!
Merry Christmas from your friends at Cedarville University!
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Accelerated Degree Options Save Students Money and Time
Friday, December 13, 2024
Cedarville is always looking for ways to help make our distinctly Christian education more affordable and accessible for families. We do that by offering online Dual Enrollment courses, three-year completion plans for many of our popular undergraduate degrees, and accelerated pathways to graduate degrees for students who value or need that additional level of education.
Read today's post to learn more about these popular cost-saving opportunities at Cedarville.
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How Important Is a University's Doctrinal Statement?
Friday, December 6, 2024
Like your local church, Christian colleges all have a statement of beliefs. As you research and visit different institutions with your student, how important is it to consider each college's doctrinal statement?
First, know that a doctrinal statement provides the general framework within which the university will be offering its education. It is a good idea to review the statements (most are posted online) to ensure you are comfortable with the direction. If you have questions about what you read, this is a great opportunity to involve your pastor to provide insights.
Second, ask Christian universities if their faculty sign the doctrinal statement as a condition of employment. Not all do. Knowing that faculty will be teaching in line with the institution's stated beliefs provides a point of accountability to you as a parent. Are you comfortable that the faculty at the university will uphold the beliefs that are most important to your family?
In today's post, you'll read about the importance of Cedarville's Doctrinal Statement and how it informs Cedarville's approach to Christ-centered higher education.
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Cedarville Offers Discounted Graduate Programs for Parents
Friday, November 1, 2024
Did you know that as a parent of a Cedarville undergraduate student, you would 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 will experience on campus when you enroll in one of our convenient online programs.
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Cedarville Is Homeschool-Friendly
Friday, October 11, 2024
If you’re a homeschooling parent, you probably have specific concerns when considering where to send your son or daughter to college to continue the education you've given them. Our president, Dr. Thomas White, understands. He's a homeschooling dad himself.
Read today's post to watch a video of Dr. White highlighting what makes Cedarville University homeschool-friendly.
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Explore Our Virtual Viewbook
Friday, September 20, 2024
Get to know Cedarville better with a special resource for you: our virtual viewbook! With links to videos and web resources, the Cedarville viewbook will give you a glimpse into what 1000 Days as a Cedarville undergraduate student looks like. You'll see everything from the rigorous and supportive academics to the dynamic chapel worship experiences to the transformative discipleship that happens all across campus. You'll discover what makes Cedarville truly unique.
Start exploring the viewbook now, and imagine your son or daughter as a Cedarville student!
P.S. Encourage your student to apply by November 1, and they'll receive a free T-shirt and pay NO application fee.
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4 Tips to Make the Most of a College Visit
Friday, September 13, 2024
For most students and families, the campus visit is a significant factor in their college decision. It really is the best way to see if a school is the right choice for your son or daughter. In today's post, you'll learn four practical tips to make the most of your college visit. We invite you to visit Cedarville soon!
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Visit Cedarville This Fall!
Friday, September 6, 2024
Your student's 1000 Days at Cedarville University start with a visit day, and fall is a great time to come to campus! We want your student to make the most of his or her days at Cedarville, starting with their first campus visit!
Visiting campus is the best way to determine if Cedarville is a good fit for your student. You'll get a taste of the vibrant Christian community and commitment to academic excellence that mark a Cedarville education. We think your son or daughter will be excited to return as a Cedarville student!
Read today's post for visit opportunities this fall.
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Help With Choosing a Major: Resources and Visit Days
Friday, August 23, 2024
For some students, choosing a major is hard! There are so many great options, and they have so many interests that narrowing it down can be a challenge. At Cedarville, we come alongside with resources and events to help with this important decision.
Read today's post for ways Cedarville can help, including a popular upcoming career exploration event.
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Welcome to Parent Prep – Discover Top 4 Ways Parents Support the College Search
Friday, August 16, 2024
Welcome to Cedarville University's Parent Prep resource blog! We are excited to provide you with information and resources to assist as you walk with your student through the college search and decision process.
Every week you will receive a new post about an important topic, such as financial aid tips and information, ways students can graduate from college with a strong faith, making the most of a campus visit, and so much more!
Read today's post for our Top 4 recommendations on how you can best help your student through the college search process this year. Although parents usually do not make the final college choice for their student, they do contribute to narrowing down the choices, even before the college search begins. We want to help as you start this all-important journey with your student.
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It's Time for the Hand-Off!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Some of our Parent Prep readers are about to be parents of a new Cedarville University student! We have enjoyed sharing information and resources with you throughout this year. It will be exciting to meet you and your new student (along with more than 1,000 others!) when you arrive on campus for Getting Started in August.
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Shopping for Your Student's Dorm Room
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Your to-do list to prepare for your student's college experience is probably getting long. One easy — and fun
— thing you can start doing is preparing for his or her residence hall room!
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Shop Online Campus Store for Graduation Gifts and More!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
If you're looking for graduation gifts for your future Yellow Jacket, check out the online Campus Store! You'll find a variety of Cedarville-branded apparel and gifts to get your student ready for the fall. Your student will also be able to purchase course materials from this site later. Use coupon code GRADUATE24 at checkout to receive a 15% discount* on a single item. Start shopping now!
*Online only. Excludes textbooks, nursing scrubs, and diploma frames. Valid through July 31, 2024.
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