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Fall Break Information

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Fall break is coming up next week (October 19–22). Students will get a much-needed break from classes and spend time with family and friends. Please pray for our students, as many of them will be traveling during the weekend.

Fall Break Dining Hours

If your student will be staying on campus for the break, they'll need to be aware that the dining hall will be operating under abbreviated times. Here is the dining schedule for the break, Thursday, October 19, through Sunday, October 22:

Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12–1 p.m.
Dinner: 5–6 p.m.

Posted in Campus Services General

Stand for Life: Image of God Tour

Monday, September 25, 2023

Stand for Life Image of God tour. At Cedarville, we are committed to speaking for the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn. That's why we're excited to be a stop on the Stand for Life: Image of God Tour 2023 tomorrow — Tuesday, September 26. Join us in person or via livestream for morning chapel, afternoon sessions, and a Night of Worship with musical guests Shane and Shane and speaker Nick Vujicic.

Posted in Events

Athletic Giving Day – Achieve Excellence

Monday, September 11, 2023

Athletic giving day september 13, 2023.

Our annual Athletic Giving Day is this Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

At Cedarville University, athletics is about more than just winning. Our athletes strive for excellence as they use their sport to make an impact for Christ, both on and off the field, court, or track.

Find out more in today's post how you can help student-athletes Achieve Excellence by making a gift.

Livestream Commencement Events

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

As we look forward to commencement in a few days, we want to provide information on events this weekend that will be available via livestream. Please pass this information along to family and friends who will not be able to attend in person.

Posted in Events

Defending Life Summer Institute at Cedarville

Friday, April 21, 2023

Defending Life Summer Institute

Cedarville University seeks to equip leaders who will speak for the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn in our nation. To help us accomplish this, we are excited to again offer the Defending Life Summer Institute, designed to equip the next generation of pro-life leaders to advocate for the life of the unborn.

Read today's post for details about the institute.

Posted in Events

What You and Your Student Need to Know About Counseling Services

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Cedarville University Counseling Services strives to enhance students' spiritual growth through compassionate counseling, mentorship, and small-group opportunities. Their commitment to biblical truth is at the heart of everything they do, recognizing that true and lasting change is only possible through the transformational power of the Holy Spirit. Their team of professional counselors is dedicated to applying the principles of God's Word to every counseling relationship, and they are committed to serving the students at Cedarville with Christlike compassion.

Posted in Counseling

Take Your Own “Next Step” Using the Parent Grad School Discount

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The Graduate School.

As a parent of a Cedarville undergraduate or dual-enrolled student, you 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 is experiencing here on campus, but in a convenient online format from home.

Summer Storage

Monday, March 13, 2023

Three girls hanging out in a dorm room. Cedarville University has a limited amount of summer storage space for students whose home and summer residence are more than 1,000 miles from campus. Students were already sent storage guidelines and an application to request storage. The application must be submitted to Residence Life by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2023, and students whose applications are accepted will be notified by 5 p.m. on April 6. Students are not guaranteed storage.

Students will need to take care of this themselves, but a reminder from mom or dad never hurts!

Posted in Student Life

Join Us Online for the Annual Global Outreach Conference

Monday, January 9, 2023

GO Conference January 10-12, 2023

We hope you have enjoyed the extended time with your student during the long semester break. We're excited to welcome all of our students back to campus today!

We're also looking forward to our annual GO Conference, starting tomorrow, January 10, through Thursday, January 12. This is a perfect way to kick off the new semester, joining together and celebrating Cedarville's heart for the nations. This year we're welcoming Zane Pratt, Vice President for Global Training with the International Mission Board, as the special speaker for Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, we'll celebrate 50 years of global outreach at Cedarville during Thursday's chapel!

You can join with our students and watch sessions online. The GO Conference services will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. on Thursday. Visit our chapel site or our Facebook or YouTube channels to watch live, or visit later to watch an archived session.

Posted in Chapel Global Outreach

Support Student-Created Business This Christmas

Friday, December 9, 2022

Boardless logo

A team of Integrated Business Core (IBC) students has created Boardless, a student-run business offering flexible, stick-on whiteboards for any surface! The IBC allows students to practice what they are learning in class by running a real business, including creating, marketing, and selling a product. As a nonprofit, for-charity business, Boardless is providing a quality product while also raising money for Back2Back Ministries.

Boardless' flexible, stick-on whiteboard is very low-profile and sticks to nearly any smooth surface, allowing you to make notes on your wall, desk, or other surface without taking up virtually any work space! Save space and save paper ‒ just Stick, Scribble, and Repeat.

Boardless is offering a Christmas sale → 20% off orders of $50 or more. Don't wait -- the shop closes Sunday, December 11!

Check out their website to learn more and support Boardless!

Posted in General

Final Exams/End of Semester Info

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Final exams for fall semester are next week — Tuesday, December 13, through Friday, December 16. Please be praying for our students as they prepare for and take their finals, and make sure your student has secured a ride home or to the airport.

Here are some important details to help you and your student prepare:

Residence halls will close for Christmas break on Saturday, December 17, at 5 p.m.
The last contract meal for fall semester is lunch on Friday, December 16, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Residence halls will open again for spring semester at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
The first contract meal for spring semester will be dinner on Monday, January 9, from 5–6:30 p.m.
Classes resume for spring semester Tuesday, January 10.

Posted in General

#GivingTuesday

Monday, November 28, 2022

Giving Tuesday Tomorrow, November 29, 2022, is #GivingTuesday! Join faculty, staff, students, and friends as we give to Cedarville. All gifts made this #GivingTuesday will go to One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville.

On #GivingTuesday: Every Day Matters. Every Student Matters. Every Gift Matters.

Give now!

Posted in General

With Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving with leaves "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!"
– 1 Chronicles 16:34

On Thanksgiving, I am reminded of all that we have to be thankful for. God continues to richly bless Cedarville University, and we are so thankful. I am also thankful to you, our students' parents, for your support of the University. Thank you for entrusting your children to us and your faith in Cedarville's mission.

Enjoy the extra-long break with your student. We will be praying for safe travels, good health, and special times of reconnecting as a family.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jeff Beste
Director of Strategic Relations

Posted in General

Save the Date for #GivingTuesday

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

You've heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but do you know about #GivingTuesday?

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving on November 29, and you can be a part of it by giving a gift to Cedarville. All gifts made this #GivingTuesday will go to One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville.

Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022, and prayerfully consider how you can participate in this special day.

Posted in General

Standing for Life

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Cedarville University wants to be known for standing firmly for the rights of the unborn. That's why we're so excited to be a stop on the Stand for Life campus tour on November 1, with musical artists Shane and Shane and speaker Trip Lee. You can join in online or in person for 10 a.m. chapelor in person only for a special Night of Worship at 7 p.m. Stand for Life seeks to enhance the pro-life movement by engaging, educating, and equipping to build a culture that believes all humans are made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect.

Upcoming Breaks This Fall

Monday, October 10, 2022

We're almost midway through the semester, and students are ready for some much-needed time off. We want to make sure you’re aware of breaks that are coming up this fall.

Fall Break
Fall break is Thursday, October 20, through Sunday, October 23. Residence halls will remain open; dining hours will be limited.

Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, November 23, through Monday, November 28. Residence halls will remain open, but the dining hall will be closed.

Follow Along With Campus Life With SGA's Website

Monday, September 26, 2022

SGA logo

Want another way to keep up with what's going on at Cedarville? Access the Student Government Association's website, In Pursuit, to learn about events, involvement opportunities, and more. You'll get a student-focused perspective on campus life. You can also access SGA's social media from this site for another way to stay up to date.

Finding Parent Resources

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Students walking to chapel

We want to keep you informed while your student is away from home. Visit our Parent Resources webpage for information you'll find helpful as a Cedarville parent. Here you'll be able to make a payment on your student's account, view the academic calendar, watch live chapel services, and more! You'll want to bookmark this site and refer to it often to stay up-to-date on events and activities at Cedarville University.

Last year we launched a new portal that serves our students, faculty, and staff as a one-stop-shop for Cedarville information. Check out myCU.cedarville.edu and explore the many resources that are publicly available.

Posted in Campus Services General Student Services

Tips for a Smooth College Drop-Off

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Students moving into dorm From one parent to another … dropping your child off at college is hard (especially if it’s your first time!). As you prepare to bring your student to Cedarville to begin his or her college career, please be assured of two things:

Your son or daughter rests securely in God’s hand. He has great plans for them (Jer. 29:11) and will never leave them alone (Heb. 13:5).
Cedarville University will do everything we can to love and support your child — personally, academically, and spiritually. We are so honored that you have entrusted your child to us, and we take that responsibility very seriously.

Read today's post for tips for a successful drop-off. Don't worry, Mom and Dad, you've got this!

Jeff Beste
Director of Strategic Relations (and a Cedarville dad!)

P.S. When you come to campus in a few days, be sure to stop by the Parent Zone outside the chapel. We would love to meet you and welcome you to Cedarville!

Posted in Getting Started

Parking at Cedarville

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

We are excited to welcome thousands of students (and their cars) to campus for the 2022-23 academic year! This summer, new parking areas were added and parking enforcement plans were updated to serve our community well.

Read today's list for information on updated parking regulations.

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