Parent Prep
Cedarville Offers Discounted Graduate Programs for Parents
Friday, October 27, 2023
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 6, 2023
If you’re a homeschooling parent, you probably have specific concerns when considering where to send your son or daughter to college. Our president, Dr. Thomas White, understands. He's a homeschooling dad.
Read today's post to watch a video of Dr. White highlighting what makes Cedarville University homeschool-friendly.
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Cedarville Stories From New Students and Parents
Friday, September 8, 2023
What would make nine students from a single high school graduating class all choose Cedarville University? Why are parents excited to have their students here? And what makes Cedarville so special, anyway?
As you continue to work through college decisions with your high school senior, we think you'll enjoy this recent Cedarville Stories podcast featuring three current freshmen plus two of their parents.
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Posted in Admissions Why Christ Centered Higher Education
4 Tips to Make the Most of a College Visit
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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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Help With Choosing a Major: Resources and Visit Days
Thursday, August 17, 2023
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
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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!
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Some of our Parent Prep subscribers 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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Proficiency Requirements for Incoming Freshmen
Thursday, May 25, 2023
All incoming students must satisfy the English and mathematics proficiency requirements. Read today's post for important information on how to satisfy and report these requirements.
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Posted in Academics Admissions
Shop Online Campus Store for Graduation Gifts and More!
Thursday, April 27, 2023
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 SPRING23 at checkout to receive a 10% discount* on your entire order.
Start shopping now!
*Online only. Excludes textbooks, nursing scrubs, and diploma frames. Valid through June 30, 2023.
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Shopping for Your Student's Dorm Room
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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!
To access the best deals, start shopping now for your student's residence hall room and other needs. Here is a helpful list of "What to Bring" items for your reference.
Thinking about a cell phone or computer purchase? Be sure to check out discounts available to Cedarville students.
Call your admissions counselor at 1-800-CEDARVILLE (233-2784) if you have any questions about Getting Started activities in August. There is much anticipation as we prepare for the fall, and our team is here to help! We will keep you informed through the summer.
The deadline for paying your student's reservation deposit is May 1. Submit the deposit today to confirm his or her spot in the fall 2023 incoming class!
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Posted in Admissions Student Life
Choosing a Residence Hall and Roommate
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Is your admitted student ready to choose a Cedarville residence hall and select a roommate? We’ve made it easy!
Your student’s personalized My.Cedarville.edu portal has all the resources he or she will need to easily transition from home to a residence hall room on campus. Your student can visit My.Cedarville.edu today to:
- Get to know future classmates through the Cedarville incoming fall 2023 class Facebook group.
- Find a roommate with RoomSync, a roommate-matching software that compares your student's likes and dislikes with other new students.
- Complete the Request Housing task. Before making a decision, visit our residence hall page to get to know all of the dorm options. You can learn about community life in each residence hall, view floor plans, and watch a video with a Cedarville student as your guide. You'll also find a timeline for when your student will be granted access to the housing selection system. Keep in mind that students’ access is based on when they made their reservation deposit.
If you have any questions about the housing selection process, contact us at 1-800-CEDARVILLE. Your student’s admissions counselor will be happy to help!
Be sure to pay your student's reservation deposit by the May 1 deadline. With a record number of deposits already submitted for fall 2023, we may need to start a waitlist for those who deposit after the deadline.
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Posted in Admissions Student Life
Accessing Cedarville Orientation Information
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
We’ve created a personalized MyCedarville student portal for all admitted students. This online resource alerts students to required forms
and approaching deadlines, not to mention information about residence hall and roommate selection, financial aid, class registration, Getting Started orientation weekend, and much more! Each completed task moves them one step closer to their arrival
at Cedarville University in August.
You will never miss a deadline or lose a required form with this interactive and personalized site. Log in with your student today and begin exploring.
P.S. Reminder to parents of admitted students: The deadline to submit the reservation deposit is May 1. With record deposits already for fall, those who send in their deposit after the deadline may be placed on a waitlist.
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Consider the Early Start June Term for Freshmen
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Students who plan to enroll as freshmen this fall can join other incoming new students for our Early Start June term from June 10-24, 2023. 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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Posted in Academics Admissions
ROTC Opportunities and Scholarships
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Is your student interested in a military career someday? Cedarville University offers ROTC programs for the United States Army and Air Force. The ROTC helps students gain confidence and self-discipline that they will use throughout college and the rest of their lives, while preparing for a fulfilling career. It’s also a great way to help pay for college; full and partial scholarships are available.
Read more and watch a video about Cedarville's ROTC program in today's post.
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Your Student's Next Steps
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
If you’re a parent of one of our incoming new Cedarville students, encourage them to watch for text messages about the personalized My.Cedarville.edu portal. This online resource site alerts incoming students about upcoming mailings, required forms, and approaching deadlines. Each completed task will move them one step closer to their arrival at Cedarville!
As examples, My.Cedarville.edu gives students easy access to information about residence hall and roommate selection, financial aid, class registration, Getting Started orientation weekend, and much more. They will never miss a deadline or lose a required form with this interactive, personalized site!
If you have not already done so, now is the time to pay your student's reservation deposit and secure a place in the fall class. You can send the $250 deposit by mail or pay by credit card online. The deposit is refundable through May 1.
Call Admissions at 1-800-CEDARVILLE (233-2784) if you have any questions.
P.S. Did you know that Cedarville hosts a private online Facebook community for our admitted students? It’s a place to join engaging conversations, explore interests, ask questions, and receive updates. It is the online space to be for all future Cedarville students! Please encourage your student to join the conversation at My.Cedarville.edu!
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How a College's Graduation Rate Can Save You Money
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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 acquire an even larger price tag when eight semesters turn into 12.
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. Consider the cost 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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Posted in Academics Admissions Affordability Careers Why Christ Centered Higher Education
Summer Academic Camps
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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, camp 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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Making Sense of Your Student's Financial Aid Award
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Cedarville University began sending financial aid emails last month through our Self Service Financial Aid portal. We have also begun mailing a customized financial aid prospectus to the parents of accepted freshmen
students. Today's ParentPrep post provides additional information for those of you who are awaiting these important pieces of information ... or anticipating this process next year!
Don't hesitate to contact our office at 1-800-233-2784. Your student's admissions counselor will also be calling to review your financial aid package and address any remaining concerns or questions.
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Posted in Admissions Affordability Financial Aid
Answering 5 Important Questions About College Affordability
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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, you may contact our Admissions office at 1-800-CEDARVILLE. We are here to serve you in any way we can!
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Posted in Admissions Affordability Financial Aid Why Christ Centered Higher Education
When Will My Student Receive a Financial Aid Package?
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Cedarville University plans to begin sending award notifications to new incoming students in January. Having your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
completed is the best way to ensure that we are able to award your student as much financial aid as possible.
The FAFSA opened on October 1. If you have not yet completed it, we encourage you to do so soon. Remember, the FAFSA is required to access all need-based scholarships at Cedarville as well as state and federal grants and low-interest federal loans.
If you have not completed the FAFSA yet, visit fafsa.gov and complete it soon. If you need help, check out our FAFSA filing instructions.
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Posted in Admissions Affordability Financial Aid