Welcome to Cedar Crest College! We are pleased that you have chosen
to be a part of our campus community, and we congratulate you on taking this
momentous step. Welcome to Cedar Crest College! We are pleased that you have chosen
to be a part of our campus community, and we congratulate you on taking this
momentous step.
The Following is our new student orientation checklist outlining
the steps you need to complete.
Please feel free to call the Center for Lifelong Learning , 610-740-3770,
if you have any questions regarding this process.
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Step#1: Student ID Card
Step#2: Parking Permit
Step#3: Library Information
Step#4: Fitness and Swim Programs
Step#5: Bookstore and Post Office
Step#6: Class Schedules (My Cedar Crest) and the Registration Process
Step#7: Lifelong Learning Student Union
Step#8: Additional Offices and Information
Step#9: Virtual Campus Tour
Every Cedar Crest student is required to have a student ID card. This should
be carried at all times while on campus. You need this ID card for many college
services such as checking out library books, utilizing college facilities,
purchasing text books, etc.
To attain your ID card you must have your Photo ID taken at Tompkins College
Center Level II. All students must pay their tuition bill in full or be covered
by approved aid/loans. If payment of tuition is not satisfied by the due date
on their invoice
space in class may not be reserved.
Students desiring to operate and/or park motor vehicles on Cedar Crest College property must register their vehicle(s). There is no fee for motor vehicle registration.
Registration forms may be completed at the Center for Lifelong Learning or at the campus security office located in the Physical Plant building. Bring your vehicle registration card with you to register. Your parking permit is good for the life of your vehicle. The permit is to be placed in the rear window of your vehicle, on the left hand side.
For a complete listing of vehicle regulations please visit the Department of Campus Safety Website (www2.cedarcrest.edu/security/)
The barcode on your student ID card is the library borrower’s identification
card. Students may check out books for 21 days followed by a 10 day grace period.
For further information regarding Cressman Library please use the following
link:
//library.cedarcrest.edu/
If you would like to use the Fitness Center at Cedar Crest, you will need to request a security tab that will give you access to the facility. A deposit of $20 must be provided at the time you pick up your tab. You may pick up a tab from the Security Office (located in Plant Services behind Curtis Hall). The exercise facility is ONLY for Cedar Crest students, faculty, and staff.
For information regarding the Rodale Aquatic Center please use the following
link:
www.rodaleaquaticcenter.org
You will need your course schedule to purchase books. The bookstore and
post office are located in Tompkins College Center, Level I (basement). Please
do
not take the wrappers off your books until you attend class to confirm
that you have the correct textbook. For further information and store hours
please use this link:
//cedarcrest.bkstore.com/
For your convenience, Cedar Crest offers an online information center called My Cedar Crest. Through My Cedar Crest you can view your personal registration information, view semester course offerings, as well as register for classes.
You can access My Cedar Crest from the Cedar Crest homepage by clicking on Current Students and then My Cedar Crest, or go there directly using: https://my.cedarcrest.edu
My Cedar Crest is secured through the use of an ID and PIN. Your ID is your assigned
Student Identification Number (not your Social Security Number). Your student
ID is available on most Cedar Crest College correspondence. You will receive
a PIN by mail from the Registrar’s office after you register for classes.
If you have any questions or problems with your PIN, contact the Registrar’s Office at 610-606-4666 ext. 3755 or via email at registrar@cedarcrest.edu.
Registration Process:
Prior to completing a declaration of major/program form, all Lifelong Learning
students are encouraged to consult with their admissions representative prior
to registration each semester. If you do not choose to register in person
or online, you may register through the Center for Lifelong Learning by telephone,
fax, or mail:
ONLINE: www.cedarcrest.edu
BY FAX: Fax a registration form with your credit card information to the Center for Lifelong Learning by dialing 610-740-3786.
BY PHONE: Call the Center for Lifelong Learning at 610-740-3770 or toll free
at 1-800-360-1222.
Have your credit card information available.
BY MAIL: Send a registration form with payment or credit card information
to:
Center for Lifelong Learning
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
If you are a Registered Nurse and intend to major in Nursing you must complete an interview with the Nursing Department. The Center for Lifelong Learning admits you to the College; the Nursing Department admits you to the Nursing Program. Call for an appointment 610-606-4606.
If you intend to major in Nuclear Medicine or to pursue the Nuclear Medicine Certificate you must complete an interview with the Biology Department. The Center for Lifelong Learning admits you to the College; the Biology Department admits you to the Nuclear Medicine Program. Call 610-606-4611 for an appointment.
If you are a Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification Candidate:
You must complete an interview with the Education Department. The Center for
Lifelong Learning admits you to the College; the Education Department admits
you to the Teacher Certification Program. Call the Education Department at
610-606-4666, ext. 3422 for an appointment.
Registration Changes:
Dropping and Adding During First Week of Semester -
You may find it necessary to drop a class and add another after the semester
begins. If you drop a class without adding a new one, your charges will be
adjusted according to the Schedule of Withdrawals found in the semester schedule
booklet. You may drop/add a course online or obtain a Drop/Add form in the
Registrar’s office and in the Center for Lifelong Learning. Your signature
is required on the form in order for it to be processed.
Withdrawal After The First Week Of Class
To officially withdraw from a course you must notify the Center for Lifelong
Learning or your faculty advisor in writing or by submitting a completed
withdrawal form. Course withdrawal forms are available outside the Registrar’s
Office.
Official drops after the first week of class and prior to the mid-semester deadline result in course work being graded as a “W” with no effect on your grade point average.
The deadline for course withdrawal occurs in the twelfth (12th) week of classes. Deadlines for accelerated, winter term, May, and summer sessions differ. When a student withdraws from a course after the drop/add period, but before the official withdrawal deadline, a grade of "W" will be recorded on the student's permanent record and a processing fee will be assessed for each course. The grade will not be computed into the cumulative average. Withdrawing from one or more classes may affect a student's satisfactory academic progress requirement for receipt of financial aid; the student should visit the Financial Aid Office for information.
Adjustment of charges and financial aid if withdrawing after the first week:
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Tuition charges are adjusted, based on the date of withdrawal, according to
the “Schedule of Official Withdrawals & Adjustment of Charges” found
in the semester course guide.
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Students who withdraw from the College or from all classes during the first
60% of the semester and receive Title IV aid or loans (Pell, SEOG, Stafford,
Perkins, or Nursing Loans) are subject to a federal refund calculation, which
allows the school to keep only that portion of funds that has been “earned” up
to the actual date of withdrawal. The College will bill students for any balance
that is due after these funds have been returned. This may mean that students
will owe money to the College for costs that would have been covered in full
by aid or loans if they had completed the semester!
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Withdrawing from a course may affect your satisfactory academic progress requirements
for financial aid, if you do not complete the number of credits for which you
were aided.
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Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office before
dropping classes or withdrawing from the College to obtain complete information
on how their aid will be affected.
Please note: Failure to attend class alone does not constitute the official act of dropping or withdrawing from a course.
Registrar’s Office:
The Registrar’s Office, located in the Administration Building, Room
209 is the only office on campus which can provide students with transcripts
and grade information. You can also obtain Drop/Add, Withdrawal, Declaration
of Major, Graduation Audit, Cross-Registration, and Special Permission to Transfer
Credit forms in the Registrar’s Office. For your convenience, many of
these forms as well as changes and cancellations of current and projected classes,
filled courses, etc. are now located on their website (http://www.cedarcrest.edu/Redesign/registrar/Reghome.asp).
The Lifelong Learning Student Union is a forum for adult students’ concerns as they re-enter the academic arena. It also is a good way for Lifelong Learning students to meet and network with one another. Members of the LLSU serve on the Student Government. The LLSU works with the Center for Lifelong Learning to support students and to plan activities such as bus trips, family excursions, and study breaks.
For more information please contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at 610-740-3770.
Applying for Financial Aid:
Matriculated degree-seeking students or students enrolled in a certificate
program approved for financial aid may apply for federal, state, and college
aid. Students taking at least six credits per semester may be eligible to
receive federal Stafford loans up to an annual maximum amount determined
by class level. Depending upon their financial need, undergraduate students
taking at least three credits per semester may be eligible for federal Pell
grants. Part time students taking at least six credits per semester may be
eligible for federal and state grants depending upon need and the cost of
attendance. The eligibility requirements and necessary applications are available
from the Financial Aid office.
Matriculation:
You must be matriculated in order to receive financial aid. Students may only
be matriculated with the approval of the Admissions Committee and after they
have submitted their official transcripts. We recognize that you may have
already submitted some of the following documents:
1. A completed application
2. Matriculation fee of $30, payable to Cedar Crest College;
3. Official transcripts from your high school or a copy of your GED score sheet;
4. Official transcripts from any colleges, universities, specialty schools
you previously attended.
Official transcripts are sent directly from your former institution to the Center for Lifelong Learning. Please be sure to ask for official transcripts. We recommend that you call the institution first to find out what its procedure is for releasing transcripts. Institutions frequently require a written release from you and a modest fee.
Until you matriculate, you will be required to complete any changes to the degree requirements that occur during your attendance at Cedar Crest.
The Financial Aid office is located in the Administration Building, room 212.
Click here for the Financial Aid website
Bill Payment:
Billing: You may make payment by check, VISA, or MasterCard, in person or by
mail to:
Student Accounts Office
Administration Building, Room 212
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
If you have questions, please contact the Student Accounts Office at 610-606-4602.
Late Payment Fee: Accounts not paid by the invoice due date will be subject to a $50 per month late fee.
Installment Payment Plan: Tuition Management Systems offers several monthly payment plan options for students wishing to make installment payments. For further information, contact the Student Accounts Office.
Employee Tuition Reimbursement Benefits: The amount of tuition reimbursement available through your employer may be deferred until course completion.
You must complete a “Tuition Deferment Application” for each semester that you want to use the tuition deferment option. The application requires a signature from your employer confirming your benefit eligibility and terms. The application form and the student’s portion of the tuition are due on the due date indicated on the student invoice. (See invoice for specific due date.)
Click here for the Tuition Deferment Form
Declaring your Major:
After you have matriculated, you may declare the major that you are pursuing.
Declaration forms are available in the Registrar’s Office or in the
Center for Lifelong Learning. (Some departments have a required minimum GPA
and other requirements prior to declaration of major.)
Computer Services:
The Information Technology Department compiles a Computer Resources User Guide
that lists locations of labs, internet addresses, and general information
for usage of computers as well as how and where to get help. To request a
copy of this useful guide, please contact the Information Technology Department
at 610-606-4666 ext. 3348. The office is located in Curtis Hall, Room 136.
Information Technology Website
Academic Services:
Academic Services, located in the Administration Building, Room 213, provides
tutoring for students as well as informative scheduled workshops.
This Week on the Crest (twoc):
Keep track of all the weekly campus events and news from departments, clubs,
and activities by reading This Week on the Crest (twoc), a weekly flyer that
is distributed to the Library, Admissions Office, Center for Lifelong Learning
and the Tompkins College Center Information Desk.
Café:
Need a quick pick-me-up between classes? Stop by the Café, located in
Tompkins College Center, Level II. The hours of operation are, Monday through
Thursday from 8:15am until 10:00pm, Friday from 8:15am until 8:00pm, Saturday
from 8:15am until 1:30pm and 6:00pm until 9:00pm, and Sunday from 6:00pm until
9:00pm.
Classroom Locations:
Location of classes are posted two weeks prior to class start on the bulletin
board opposite the Registrar’s Office and on the Cedar
Crest College website , or stop by the Center for Lifelong Learning,
and someone
will be glad to assist you.
Honor Philosophy:
The Cedar Crest Honor Code states that all students shall uphold community
standards for academic and social behavior in order to preserve a learning
environment dedicated to personal and academic excellence. These standards
apply to all academic work including, but not limited to, handwritten or
computer-generated documents, video or audio recordings, and telecommunications.
Your instructors will ask you to state that you have followed the Cedar Crest
Honor Code on all tests. For more information on the Honor Philosophy, please
see the College Catalog.
Department of Campus Safety:
The Department of Campus Safety and Security patrols Cedar Crest College’s
buildings and grounds 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cedar Crest College
is proud of its security record and of the measures it has implemented to maintain
that record.
Among the many services this department provides are vehicle registration,
engraving, and escorts. The campus security force will provide walking escorts
for students, faculty, and staff between buildings and parking areas 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week upon request.
Department of Campus Security Website
Student Clubs and Honor Societies:
Please refer to the Cedar Crest College Customs Book for additional information
on the following clubs and organizations.
• Accounting Club
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All College Women’s Chorus
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Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honor Society)
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Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Languages Honor Society)
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Alpha Phi Omega (Community Service)
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Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre Honor Society)
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Alpha Sigma Lambda (Lifelong Learning Honor Society)
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American Association of University Women
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Amnesty International
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Arts Society
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Athletes Club
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Best Buddies
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Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honor Society)
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Biology Club
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Business and Accounting Association
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Buskin Society (Backstage Theatrical Society)
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Campus Girl Scouts (Community Service)
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Campus Radio Club
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Cedar Crest Christian Fellowship
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Cedar Crest Dance Company
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Cedar Crest Singers
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Chemistry Club
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Communications Inc.
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Cosmopolitan Club
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The Crestiad (Student Newspaper)
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Delphi (College Honor Society)
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Espejo Yearbook
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Genetic Engineering Club
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Great Outdoor Woman (GO)
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Hillel Society (Jewish Student Organization)
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Honor and Judicial Board
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International Student Organization
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Investment Club
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Islamic Awareness
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Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
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Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society)
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Ladybugs Club (College Gardening Club)
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Lambda Omega (National Foreign Language Honor Society)
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Legal Society
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Lehigh Valley Vocalworks (College and Community Chorus)
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Mathematics and Computer Science Club
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Neumann Association (Catholic Campus Ministry)
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Out There (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Straight Alliance)
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Phi Alpha (Social Work Honor Society)
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Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
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Political Society
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Premedical Society
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Preterite: The Literary Club
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Psi Chi/Psychology Club
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Sigma Beta Delta (Business, Management, and Administration Honor Society)
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Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
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Sisters, Inc.
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Sociology/Social Work Club
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Student Dietetic Association
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Student Pennsylvania State Education Association
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SADD – Students
Against Drunk Driving
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Students’ Nursing Association
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Tea Society
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Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies and Theology Group)
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