Follow Along With the President's Chapel Series
Friday, August 29, 2025
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 "MARKed by Jesus," Dr. White is preaching through the Gospel of Mark. 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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Help With Choosing a Major: Resources and Visit Days
Friday, August 22, 2025
Choosing a major is hard! Some students have so many interests that narrowing the options down can be a challenge. Other students can feel like they don't even know where to begin! At Cedarville, we come alongside students with resources and events to help with this important decision.
Read today's post for career discovery resources and major exploration opportunities that will help your student discover their calling!
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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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It's Time for the Hand-Off!
Friday, June 6, 2025
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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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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Choosing a Residence Hall and Roommate
Friday, May 16, 2025
Is your admitted student ready to choose a Cedarville residence hall and select a roommate? We’ve made it easy!
Your student’s personalizedAccepted Student Portalhas 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!
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Start Your Student's Search for a New Church Home!
Friday, May 9, 2025
Cedarville University is privileged to care for the spiritual growth of thousands of students with an immense potential to impact the world for God's glory. We take this charge very seriously.
One way we help our students grow is by encouraging them to join early and invest deeply in a local church. During their 1000 Days at Cedarville, what takes place on our campus should not be their only opportunity for fellowship with the body of Christ.Chapelis an exciting and distinctive part of a Cedarville education, but it does not take the place of the local church.
Read today's post to learn more about local churches that students call home away from home.
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Shop Online Campus Store for Graduation Gifts and More!
Friday, May 2, 2025
If you're looking for graduation gifts for your future Yellow Jacket, check out our onlineCampus 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 GRADUATE25 at checkout to receive a 15% discount* on a single item. Startshoppingnow!
To get notified of exclusive deals, sales and event announcements, and new product drops, sign up for the Campus Store mailing listhere.
*Online only. Excludes textbooks, nursing scrubs, and diploma frames. Valid through July 31, 2025.
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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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Summer Programs That Prepare Students for Fall!
Friday, April 11, 2025
Your student's college experience is just around the corner, and we'd love to give them a first look at their college experience this summer! Ifyour student's goal this summer is to explore or confirm their interests before starting school, one of Cedarville's Summer Academic Campscould be the perfect fit!
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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 ourEarly Start June termfrom June 14–28, 2025. During this two-week residential experience, students willtake one general education course while they meet new friends and get to know campus better.
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Posted in Academics Admissions
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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Accessing Cedarville Orientation Information
Friday, March 21, 2025
Looking for your student's next steps? Check out your student's personalizedAccepted 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 Campswill 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!
Readtoday's post to find out how yourstudent can apply and register to become a part of Cedarville University's summer experience today!
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Growing Spiritually in College
Friday, February 14, 2025
As a parent, you want your student to receive a high-quality education and be prepared to succeed in his or her chosen vocation. But as a Christian parent,you also want your student to grow in his or her faith and be transformed to live a life that honorsGod in everything they do. At Cedarville University, you can be assured of both.
In today’s post, guest writer Aaron Cook, Director of Discipleship Ministries at Cedarville University, shares how his experience as a student at Cedarville changed his life and how Cedarville is still intentionally changing students’ lives today.
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Posted in Spiritual Growth Why Christ Centered Higher Education
Proof Positive: Announcing New Placement Rates
Friday, February 7, 2025
You’ve heard us talk a lot about the quality of a Cedarville education. We're excited to share new information that affirms the results of our efforts and the caliber of our students and alumni.
Learn more in today's post.
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Posted in Careers
5 Ways To Save on College Costs
Friday, January 24, 2025
As you and your student explore their college options, costs are likely one of the key factors you’re keeping in mind. Read today's Parent Prep blog for five ways your student can maximize their college savings to keep college affordable for you.
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Posted in Affordability Dual Enrollment Financial Aid
Ohio Families: Learn More About CCP in Our Upcoming Webinar
Monday, January 13, 2025
You and your student are invited to join Cedarville University andthe Christian Home Educators of Ohio (CHEO) for our annual update on Ohio's College Credit Plus program: Get Ahead: CCP for Homeschool Families. Register to join us at 2 p.m. EST on January 16, 2025, for this special event.
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