New Student Information

New Student Checklist

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New Student Housing and Meal Plan Information

The Office of Housing & Residence Life is committed to creating a living and learning environment where each student can achieve their academic and personal goals. Student involvement is an important piece of creating and maintaining halls which are safe, conducive to academics and fun! To learn more about Housing & Residence Life, click here, including current rates for housing and meal plans.

 

If you plan to live on campus this year you must complete the online housing application. Please take the time to fill in the information in the application as accurately as possible because it will be used throughout the academic year. After your application is submitted, the office will review your application and place you into a housing assignment based off your application preferences. Housing assignments for first year students are finalized over the summer, prior to fall move-in. All assignment information will be sent to the student’s Cedar Crest email address.  

 

Please note: all undergraduate resident students are required to have a meal plan. First and second year students must have either the Canova Meal Plan or the Canova Premium Meal Plan.

 

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Housing & Residence Life at 610-606-4603 or reslife@cedarcrest.edu.

Commuter Meal Plans

Commuter Meal Plan Applications Due August 30th or January 1st!

Cedar Crest offers great meal plan options for commuter students. Enjoy “all you care to eat” at the dining hall or ala carte at our Falcon’s Nest. Meal plan benefits include enjoying additional “Falcon Dollars,” not to mention not having to worry about pulling out cash or a credit card when you are on campus and want a bite. The meal plan makes it easier to get together with friends on campus or have dinner with a study group. For more information about the meal plans that are available, click here.

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

At Cedar Crest, we believe the success of each student is due to a partnership between the student, College and family. That is why it is important for you to know about FERPA. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy law that gives parents certain protections with regard to their children’s education records, such as report cards, transcripts, disciplinary records, contact and family information, and class schedules. Both students and parents should become familiar with FERPA.

In accordance to the Department of Education's "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act" (FERPA), written permission from the student is required in order for Cedar Crest College to be able to provide information regarding student's financial aid, student accounts and academic information. The following form allows the student to specify those permissions.

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FERPA Resources

Welcome!

Congratulations!

Welcome students entering Cedar Crest College! It's an exciting time to be at the Crest. Everyone here at the College has a vested interest in you making a successful academic, educational, and social transition to our wonderful, close-knit community. This site provides helpful links about upcoming mandatory activities as well as information about various services that are available to you.

Over the course of the next several weeks, there are a number of things that will need to be done to ensure that you have a smooth transition. We would like to offer two pieces of advice: Adhere to all deadlines and ask questions if you are unsure. We promise that this will make your life so much easier. Note that there are some activities that are only for incoming first-year students, others just for incoming transfer students, and information that is for all new students.                                                               

 

New Students starting in the Fall of 2023: 

  • S.O.A.R.-June 10th! (Please register by June 3rd!)
  • August 24 -27, 2023 - First-Year Student Orientation
  • August 24, 2023 - Parent and Family Orientation
  • August 25, 2023 - Transfer Student Orientation


Visit the Orientation website at www.cedarcrest.edu for more information. Check this site and your email often for updated information. If you have any questions, please contact us at studentaffairs@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4680.   

August Orientation is our largest orientation of the year. This four-day experience is required for all first-time, incoming Cedar Crest students and is always scheduled on the four days leading up to the first day of classes for the fall semester. Orientation is a jam-packed experience designed to highlight everything Cedar Crest College has to offer.

During Orientation STUDENTS will:

  • Meet their classmates, academic advisor, and even some professors!
  • Learn their way around campus and engage with the local community
  • Make tons of new friends
  • HAVE A BLAST!

During Orientation PARENTS AND FAMILIES will:

  • Learn about what the First Year at college will look like for you and your student
  • Learn ways to support your student as they transition into college
  • Meet Faculty, Staff, and Administrators that your student will engage with during their first year
  • Have a chance to ask any questions
  • Gain peace of mind that you are making the right choice for your First-Year Student!

All first-time incoming students are required to attend August Orientation from 8/24/23-8/27/23. International students are required to attend International Student Orientation and are strongly encouraged to attend traditional orientation as well. Parents and Families of all incoming students will have the opportunity to participate in their own Orientation experience on 8/24/23.

August Orientation runs from Thursday, August 24-Sunday, August 27, 2023 and is MANDATORY for all incoming students.

Housing Information

Your residence hall room and roommate are provided for your information and reference. If a roommate is not listed, then you do not currently have one. If you have any questions about your housing information, please contact the residence life staff at reslife@cedarcrest.edu or 610-606-4603. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

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Helpful Information
Items to Bring
Butz Hall Information
Curtis Hall Information
Moore Hall Information
Steinbright Hall Information

Health Forms

Health Forms Due August 1st

Have you submitted your health forms yet? At Cedar Crest College we focus on the health and wellness of our students. All new students must complete the mandatory health forms prior to starting classes in the fall and spring. Please access Medicat through FalconLink to complete your health forms. New student health forms are due: August 1st or two weeks after enrolling.

 

Please note that most information can be completed right online. Some forms need to be completed and uploaded to Medicat. Please make a copy of your health forms for your personal records. For more information about our Health & Counseling Center, click here. If you have questions about completing the forms email nroberts@cedarcrest.edu .

 

Financial Aid

Do you have questions about your financial aid award, scholarship, term bill, etc? Looking for a financial aid form that you need to fill out? Many of the answers to your questions can be found here. You may also contact our Student Financial Services Office at 610-606-4602.

Bookstore

Our Bookstore has everything you need to be prepared for class. Whether you wish to purchase your text books, or take advantage of our book rental and digital book options, there is something for everyone. In addition to books, it is a great place to find Cedar Crest merchandise and other apparel, school and technology supplies, snacks, and more. For more information, click here. "Like" the Bookstore on Facebook and follow on Twitter while you’re there and be the first to know about sales and specials!

Parent and Family Information

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Join the College's communication portal for parents and families! By signing up, you can join special interest communities, stay up-to-date on College news and events, and get access to helpful blogs, articles, and websites for college students parents, families, and friends. 

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