Admissions into the College of Undergraduate Studies

Applicants to the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, personal and professional goals, character, and Christian commitment. A strong desire to participate in a Christ-centered, biblically based education is important. Some programs may include additional admission requirements. Students who are admitted to the College of Undergraduate Studies agree to abide by the University policies and codes of conduct.

The minimum age requirement for College of Undergraduate Studies courses is 17 years old by the start date of the first class. Exceptions to this minimum age requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Academic Placement

ACT and/or SAT test scores will be used to place students in appropriate mathematics and English courses. Advanced Placement (AP) exam results will also be considered.

Admission Standing

Admission to the University is selective. Following a careful review of the application for admission, a first-year or transfer student will be admitted with either a Full or Conditional standing.

Re-admission

A student who has not completed a course at CCU for 12 months or more must reapply for admission to the University by submitting a brief form to update their file. A student who has not been enrolled for 12 months or more must complete a degree program under the regulations published in the catalog that is in effect at the time of readmission. If the student has attended another institution, official transcripts of that coursework must be submitted. Students who were dismissed for disciplinary reasons may be asked to meet additional requirements for readmission and should contact the office of the Vice President for Student Development for information. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons must meet all requirements as stated in the Catalog and may return only with the permission of the Life Directions Center Director. Readmitted students are required to pay the tuition deposit to confirm their intent to enroll.

Conditional Admittance

Upon recommendation of the Director of Admission and the Admission Review Committee, some students may be admitted conditionally (CAD). Students admitted conditionally enter on a probationary status and must adhere to the Conditions of Probation (see CUS Academic Policies). The policy includes but is not limited to: being limited to enrolling in 12-13 hours of credit during their first semester at CCU, adhering to the Accountability Contract they develop with their Life Directions Center Advisor, and registering for a 1-credit hour College Success course. In addition, conditionally admitted students must not earn more than one grade below a C- (including W, FW, FX, and F), and must earn a 2.0 or above grade point average by the end of their first semester at CCU. (NOTE: as part of these 12-13 credit hours, first-time freshman students are required to enroll in Freshmen Year Integration-FYI, a 3 credit hour course that focuses on academic resources and success skills.)

At the end of the student's first semester, academic progress will be reviewed by the Academic Review Committee to determine whether the student has successfully met the requirements outlined above and can be moved from conditional status to regular standing status. Failure to meet the following conditions - earning a 2.0 or above grade point average, adhering to the Accountability Contract, more than one course with a grade below C-, and non-participation in the College Success course - will result in the student being academically suspended.