Admission of Students
Students are admitted to Cedar Crest College on the basis of individual
qualifications. In addition, some majors require special course preparation
and/or grade-point averages. Admission to the College does not indicate
admission to a desired major.
The Admissions Committee may require and/or Academic Services may highly
recommend special courses, including remedial courses and/or special course
sequences. These requirements and recommendations are intended to improve a
student’s chances of academic success.
Requests for Information—All Students
Requests for application materials and all correspondence relating to admission
should be addressed to:
Traditional Students: Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
800-360-1222
610-740-3780
FAX: 610-606-4647
E-mail: cccadmis@cedarcrest.edu
The Center for Lifelong Learning Overview
The Center for Lifelong Learning provides information on admission to all adult
students. The office is located in Blaney Hall, Room 105 and may be reached by phone at
610-740-3770 , by email at lifelong@cedarcrest.edu; or by fax at 610-740-3786.
High school transcripts, GED records, and previous college, university and other
post-secondary institution transcripts are required for applicants seeking a
degree. An interview is requested. Students who have completed academic work at other accredited institutions are
encouraged to apply for transfer credit.
Women and men who graduated from high school more than four years ago and who
have earned their GED should contact the Center for Lifelong Learning. Adult women may pursue any of the College’s majors or programs through evening, weekend or daytime study. Men may pursue any bachelor’s degree, certification and/or certificate program offered through evening
and/or weekend study and are welcome to study nursing and nuclear medicine by
day.
To provide flexible scheduling, accelerated courses are available for 1-3
credits and are offered on evenings and/or weekends. Online courses are also available. Regular evening classes are held one night per week for 2 1/2 hours, or two
nights per week for 75 minutes each. May, summer and winter terms are offered
for extended flexibility in scheduling.
Lifelong Learning students are advised by an admissions representative in the
Center for Lifelong Learning until they formally declare an academic major. At
the time a student declares an academic major, the Chair of the department in
which the student plans to major assigns a faculty advisor.
Requests for application materials and all correspondence relating to admission
should be addressed to:
Center for Lifelong Learning
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
610-740-3770
FAX: 610-740-3786
Email: lifelong@cedarcrest.edu
New Lifelong Learning students: Non-traditional students are advised by an admissions
representative in the Center for Lifelong Learning until they formally declare
an academic major. At the time a student declares an academic major, a faculty
advisor is assigned by the Chair of the department in which the student plans
to major.
Campus Visits—All Students
Students are encouraged to visit the campus to discuss their educational plans
with an admissions counselor. A campus visit generally includes a
student-guided campus tour, and an opportunity to meet faculty and to attend
classes. Visits are easily scheduled by calling the admissions office weekdays
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 800-360-1222 or 610-740-3780 or schedule a visit online at
www.cedarcrest.edu. Adult students should call the Center for Lifelong Learning
on weekdays Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 610-740-3770 or 800-360-1222.
Students can visit the College on the worldwide web at www.cedarcrest.edu.
College Visit Days and Open House programs also are held frequently throughout
the academic year. Please call for a complete schedule.
Admissions counselors are better able to counsel students who bring test
records, secondary grade reports, or college transcripts when visiting the
campus.
Admissions Requirements:
Traditional Students
Cedar Crest College seeks to enroll students who have shown academic achievement
and promise in combination with varied interests, talents and backgrounds. The
high school record is an important factor in the selection of candidates.
A good foundation for the Cedar Crest curriculum includes a college preparatory
program of four years of English, three years of mathematics, two years of
laboratory science, three years of social studies, two years of international
language, and three or four academic electives. In individual cases, the
College is willing to consider a good student whose preparation does not
include all of these subjects.
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of the College,
candidates for the nursing and nuclear medicine programs should include two
years of laboratory science (biology and chemistry) in their high school
curriculum. Candidates for the nuclear medicine program also should include one
year of physics in their high school curriculum.
Both women and men may apply for admission to the nursing and nuclear medicine
programs.
Application Credentials:
Traditional Freshmen
To apply for admission, all candidates should submit a completed admissions
application, an official transcript of their high school record, a one-page
typed essay (topics are listed on the application), results from the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Board or the American College Testing
Program (ACT), teacher recommendations and a $30 non-refundable application
fee. Students may also apply online at www.cedarcrest.edu. In individual cases
the Admissions Committee may request additional information. All students are
encouraged to visit the College for a personal interview and campus tour.
In keeping with the College’s philosophy of encouraging students to develop individual talents, candidates
are invited to submit any additional evidence of readiness for college. Such
evidence may include works of art, original musical scores, independent
projects, photographic essays, reports on scientific work, original poetry or
prose, or other items of the student’s choice.
A completed health form also must be submitted to Cedar Crest’s center for health and counseling services prior to a student’s enrollment.
Early Admission:
Traditional Students
Early admission is available to high school students who have completed their
junior year, have permission from their schools, and wish to enroll in college
a year early. In addition to a strong academic record, an early admission
candidate must demonstrate a high degree of emotional and social maturity. SAT
or ACT scores and an interview are required. Application procedures for early
admission are identical to those for regular admission.
Early admission candidates are asked to identify themselves to the admissions
office at the outset so that proper counsel may be provided.
Rolling Admissions:
Traditional Students
A rolling admissions policy is in effect at Cedar Crest; applications are
reviewed on a continuing basis. Students may apply at the conclusion of their
junior year in high school. Applicants are usually notified of the Admission
Committee’s decision a few weeks after the receipt of all application materials.
Acceptance will be made with the understanding that the student will
satisfactorily complete the senior year.
To reserve a place in the incoming class, an accepted student is asked to send
an enrollment deposit. The deposit is $200 for a resident student and $100 for
a commuting student. The deposit is credited toward the bill for the first
term. All deposits are refundable prior to May 1 for students seeking admission
in the fall and prior to December 1 for students seeking admission in the
spring. Students who would wish to receive a deposit refund must submit a
written request to the admissions office prior to the above dates.
Advanced Placement:
All Students
Students desiring advanced placement credit should submit the results of all
tests taken through the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance
Examination Board. Generally, a score of 4 or 5 will earn credits and/or
advanced course placement for most test subjects. A publication listing each
subject and the credit available is obtainable from the Admissions Office.
For further information about other credit by examination see page 38.
Honors Program:
By Invitation
The Cedar Crest Honors Program is a stimulating and enriching accompaniment to
the college experience for traditional students and Lifelong Learners. Honors
courses are cross-disciplinary in nature, at times team-taught, with an
emphasis on developing the talents of unusually gifted students and promoting
understanding of diverse approaches to the questions and problems inherent in
the human condition. See page 108 for Honors Program description, guidelines
and courses.
STEP:
Traditional Students
Students who are likely to benefit from a review of learning essentials for
success in college are enrolled in the Support Toward Educational Progress
(STEP) Program.
The program focuses on study skills (note-taking, test-taking and preparing
research papers) and an understanding of and experience with critical reading,
thinking and writing.
Students have an opportunity to work daily with the logical organization of
their ideas and the ideas of others, as well as with the analysis of written
and spoken information.
Admissions Credentials:
International Students
To apply for admission, an international student should submit the following
documents:
• A completed International Student Application.
• Official transcripts of any secondary school or post-secondary study translated
into English. Course descriptions in English should be sent for college- or
university-level work.
• Results of the TOEFL Examination or an equivalent test if English is not the
first language.
• An English writing sample in the form of a one-page typed essay.
• Statement of finances. There are several scholarships available to
international students. Eligibility is based on academic achievements. In
recognition of the rigorous requirements of the International Baccalaureate,
students who hold an IB diploma will be granted sophomore standing. Exact
credits granted will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Admissions Credentials:
Transfer Students
Cedar Crest welcomes qualified transfers from other colleges and universities.
To apply for transfer admission, students should submit a completed Admissions
Transfer Application. An official transcript from each school attended since
high school is required. Transfer applicants should also submit official high
school transcripts and a non-refundable $30 application fee.
Evaluation of transfer credit is determined on a course-by-course basis by the
registrar after an evaluation of official college transcripts. Up to 90
semester hours of credit may be transferred. A maximum of 60 of these may be
from two-year institutions. Most courses in the liberal arts taken at an
accredited college or university with a grade of C or better will be given
equivalent Cedar Crest credit. Transfer students receive a statement of
advanced standing listing all accepted credits from previous institutions
attended. The College’s policies for evaluating courses for transfer credit follow the guidelines
established by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions
Officers. Credits transfer; grades do not.
Some departments may require a minimum number of Cedar Crest credits in the
major subsequent to being accepted to study in the department.
All transfer credits that a student intends to apply toward a major must be
approved by the department chairperson.
Non-Matriculated and Visiting Students
A non-matriculated student takes courses at Cedar Crest without the intention of
pursuing a degree. In the event that a course section reaches its enrollment
maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated
students. For information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Traditional age male visiting students may take no more than 15 evening/weekend
credits total as visiting students during any one or more fall and/or spring
semesters for the total time they are traditional age. Because of a reciprocal
agreement with LVAIC colleges, this limit does not apply to cross-registering
students. There is no credit limit for traditional age male visiting students
during summer, winter, and May sessions. Students who have been dismissed from
the College for any reason may not return as visiting students. They must be
re-admitted before taking any further credits.
Visiting High School Students
In an effort to provide high school students with the opportunity to take
college courses while completing the remainder of their high school program,
Cedar Crest College admits, to selected courses, high school students with
strong academic records.
Students enrolling in this manner receive full college credit. Tuition is
charged at the current per credit rate. Interested students should contact the
Center for Lifelong Learning.