Welcome to Parent Prep — Discover 4 Ways Parents Support the College Search
Friday, August 15, 2025
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.
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The Synergy Initiative: Equipping Students to Plant Churches
Friday, May 23, 2025
In recent years, our nation has seen a dramatic decline in church attendance, and many churches have closed their doors for good. We need Christians who are equipped and willing to answer the call to revitalize and multiply churches.
Read today's post to see what Cedarville is doing about this alarming trend.
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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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How To Navigate Your Student's Financial Aid Portal
Friday, March 28, 2025
Managing financial aid is an important part of your student’s college experience, and Cedarville University makes it easy with the Self-Service portal. Here’s a quick guide to help you and your student navigate the portal and ensure you stay on top of your financial aid tasks no matter where you are in the process!
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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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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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Successful Transition to Post High School Life – A Conversation With Kim Ahlgrim
Thursday, October 24, 2024
In the final podcast in our series, Heidi St. John and Kim Ahlgrim talk tips for a “Successful Transition to Post High School Life.” What does it look like for your child to learn responsible independence? What steps can you be taking now to set your children up for success? And how will your relationship with your child change in a way that will bless you both in a whole new way during their time in college and beyond?
This episode is available on Spotify and YouTube.
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Studying Fine Arts From a Biblical Perspective – A Conversation With Sandra Yang
Thursday, October 17, 2024
In her interview with Heidi St. John, Dr. Sandra Yang talks about “Studying Fine Arts from a Biblical Perspective.” In a culture where art often comes from a secular point of view, what benefits can Christians get from thoughtfully engaging with art? How can you guide your student in interacting with art from biblical ground? And how can studying art help your student engage with the culture for Christ in a transformative way?
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Preparing Teens for Post High School Life – A Conversation With Shellie Doub
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Today’s podcast with Heidi St. John and Cedarville’s Shellie Doub is all about “Preparing Teens for Post High School Life.” You’ll learn about dual enrollment terms, figure out when your teen is ready to start college classes, and benefit from all kinds of tips on how to navigate your student’s transition from high school to their next big step!
You can listen to this podcast on Spotify or YouTube. Plus, stay tuned for future podcasts with Cedarville faculty and staff on Heidi St. John’s channel.
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Posted in Academics Dual Enrollment
A Bold, Biblical Approach to Geology
Friday, October 4, 2024
At Cedarville, we approach the study of geology differently from most universities — even ones that identify as "Christian." As with every program we offer, our geology program boldly acknowledges the Bible as the ultimate framework for research and study without sacrificing academic excellence. We are unashamed to adhere to a literal, six-day account of creation and recognize God as the Creator of all life. We are honored to be an Answers in Genesis preferred partner and an invited exhibitor at their annual college expo.
Read today's post to learn more and watch a video of a student trip to the Grand Canyon.
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Podcast: How To Raise Entrepreneurial Kids – A Conversation with Dr. Kary Oberbrunner
Thursday, October 3, 2024
How can your student navigate being in the world but not of the world? How can you teach them to productively engage with new technologies without losing the chance to use their God-given gifts? How can they learn to “lead with value” as they engage with a lost culture? “How To Raise Entrepreneurial Kids,” a Heidi St. John podcast with Cedarville University's Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, answers these important questions to help you prepare your student for their college journey.
Listen to today’s podcast on Spotify or YouTube. Plus, stay tuned for future podcasts with Cedarville faculty and staff on Heidi St. John’s channel.
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Follow Along With the President's Chapel Series
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Daily chapel has always been the heartbeat of Cedarville University. It's also a great way for you to see what life at Cedarville would be like for your student! This year, in his chapel series titled "Every Single Word," Dr. White is preaching through the book of Joshua. We invite you to watch this series with us and enjoy our other chapel speakers by tuning into the chapel livestream weekday mornings at 10 a.m.
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5 Questions to Ask About College Dorm Life
Friday, March 8, 2024
Choosing a major, figuring out a financial plan, and researching the spiritual climate are all important steps in choosing a Christian college. However, there is another vital piece that your student must consider —
dorm life!
As you and your student are looking at different colleges, you’ll quickly discover that not all dorm life is created equal. In today's post, we offer 5 questions that you should ask about dorm life at each of the colleges that your student may be considering. And, you'll discover what makes Cedarville's residence life truly unique!
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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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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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Study Abroad Programs at Cedarville
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Cedarville University offers and encourages a wide range of Study Abroad programs that enrich students' education. Living — and learning — in another country strengthens students' language and cross-cultural skills, broadens their thinking, and deepens their commitment to Christian service.
Read today's post to hear what one student learned and experienced on his study abroad trip to Ireland. This is just an example of what your student can experience at Cedarville University!
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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.
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ABCs of Spiritual Growth at Cedarville
Thursday, March 2, 2023
If you want to learn how students grow spiritually at Cedarville, there's probably no better way than to hear directly from one of our recent graduates. Angela Farlow '21 shares the ABCs of spiritual growth on campus (and she
even added a "D").
From daily chapel to discipleship groups, you'll see how everything we do at Cedarville intentionally points our students toward Jesus.
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Explore Cedarville's Bible Minor Project
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
One of the value-added distinctives of a Cedarville education is the Bible minor that is built into every undergraduate program. Made up of five courses — The Bible and the Gospel, Old Testament Literature, New Testament
Literature, Theology I, and Theology II — the Bible minor stretches students to think about God, His Word, and His world in whole new ways and encourages them to apply Scripture to all areas of their lives.
Read today's post to see how you can experience this outstanding Bible teaching at home for FREE through our online Bible Minor Project.
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How Do Colleges Make Admissions Decisions?
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
As you and your student go through the college application process, you may wonder what colleges consider as they make admissions decisions.
When colleges — including Cedarville University — make
admissions decisions, they are seeking to admit students who will be successful in their college experience and able to achieve their educational goals at the institution.
Read today's post for more insight into Cedarville's admissions process, including admission requirements and intended outcomes.
P.S. Now is the best time to apply for fall 2023! If your student is considering Cedarville University, encourage him or her to apply online as soon as possible. Students who apply by November 1 pay no application fee, and they will receive some fun incentive gifts. We would be happy to discuss our admissions criteria with you in greater detail, if you have questions.
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