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Application Instructions for New or First-time Graduate Students

These forms may be submitted on-line, mailed, or faxed. Our mailing address and fax information is included on each form.

1. Read the application instructions.
2. Application for Admission - Complete and return the application. Submit a $30 non-refundable application fee. Send a check or money order made payable in U.S. dollars to Cedarville University.
3. Church Leader Recommendation - Have a leader at your church who is familiar with your testimony and spiritual development complete and return this form. Recommendations should come from those who have known you six months or longer. Exceptions should be cleared with the office of graduate admissions.
4. Letter of Recommendation - Have your administrator or supervisor submit a letter of recommendation for you.
5. Transcripts - Send transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Your official transcript must indicate the month and date you earned your bachelor's degree. Use a transcript request or similar form to have your official transcript(s) sent to graduate admissions. A transcript request form is available if needed — please contact graduate admissions.
6. Test Scores - Provide test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) at www.gre.org to have an official score report sent to Cedarville admissions. Cedarville's institution code is 1151.
   • Please note: The GRE is required of all degree-seeking students. However, a student may take up to 11 credit hours before completing the GRE requirement. Students lacking GRE scores may be permitted to take courses under conditional acceptance.

Additional Forms

• ACSI Convention Application
• Continuing Education Credit Application
• Degree Candidate Application (for pre-fall 2005 applicants only, may be used in lieu of the Application Update)
• Doctrinal Statement
• Scholarship Application

Application Instructions for Returning Students

Instructions for Returning Students - Complete only if you have been out of CU graduate classes for more than two years (24 months).

1. Complete an Application Update.
2. Submit the application along with a $20 update fee. Make the check payable to Cedarville University.

Application Procedure

Your application will be processed and reviewed by the graduate admissions committee as soon as all of the materials are received. You will be notified by letter within two weeks of the graduate admissions committee's decision.

You may check on the status of your application by contacting graduate admissions by phone at 1-888-CEDARVILLE (233-2784) or by e-mail.

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