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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Choosing a Residence Hall and Roommate
Friday, April 12, 2024
Is your admitted student ready to choose a Cedarville residence hall and select a roommate? We’ve made it easy!
Your student’s personalized Accepted Student Portal has all the resources he or she will need to easily transition from home to a residence hall room on campus. 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.
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Consider the Early Start June Term for Freshmen
Friday, March 29, 2024
Students who plan to enroll as freshmen this fall can join other incoming new students for our Early Start June term from June 8-22, 2024. 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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Making Sense of Your Student's Financial Aid Award
Friday, March 22, 2024
Cedarville University will begin sending financial aid emails in the next few weeks through our online notification system. Today's ParentPrep post provides additional information for those of you who are awaiting these important pieces of information.
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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Accessing Cedarville Orientation Information
Monday, March 18, 2024
We’ve created a brand-new Accepted Student Portal that is personalized just for your student! 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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Summer Academic Camps
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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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Cedarville Financial Aid Notifications and Your FAFSA
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form opened December 31, 2023. The site is now available, but we still hear reports of families experiencing challenges completing the form. The Department of Education is continuing to address issues, so don't give up!
While families have seen delays in submitting the FAFSA, colleges are also in a waiting pattern. We now expect to begin receiving FAFSA results around mid-March.
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How a College's Graduation Rate Can Save You Money
Friday, February 23, 2024
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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Answering 5 Important Questions About College Affordability
Friday, February 9, 2024
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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When Will Students Receive a Financial Aid Offer?
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Cedarville University plans to begin sending award notifications to fall 2024 new students as soon as possible after the Department of Education begins sending FAFSA results to institutions (we hope to begin receiving information in late January or early February). 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 December 31, 2023, and has finished a "soft launch" rollout. 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.
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It's Time to Complete the FAFSA!
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The completely redesigned FAFSA form for 2024-25 opened December 31, 2023, in a "soft launch" rollout that is allowing the Department of Education to monitor the new form's functionality over the next few weeks. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required to access all need-based scholarships at Cedarville as well as state and federal grants and subsidized student loans. 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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8 Great Ways to Make the Most of Christmas Break
Friday, December 15, 2023
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 2024 and move that much closer to his or her Cedarville career.
Read today's post for 8 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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