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Academic Coaching

As an international student, you'll be paired with an academic coach to help you achieve at your highest academic level. We want you to feel supported academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Academic coaching will help ensure your success in the classroom and add value to the educational investment you are making.

International Gateways Course

As you begin your studies in the United States, the habits you develop will shape your success, both in and out of the classroom. The one-credit hour International Gateways course, which you'll take as a new international student, is designed to help you confidently transition to living and studying in the U.S.

In this course, you'll gain an understanding of American culture and learn to engage with it. You will explore what to expect from American education and gain practical skills for academic success.

Beyond academics, you'll learn about life in the U.S., including your visa benefits, work opportunities, driving requirements, and common American customs. With a small class size and a supportive professor, you'll be able to ask questions, identify your strengths, and build habits that will help you not just in college, but also for a lifetime.

The Cove

The Cove, Cedarville's academic enrichment center, provides study groups, tutors, and peer coaches for students who want to ensure they are achieving to their fullest potential. If you need additional support or have a disability, The Cove will provide necessary accommodations. Although speaking English as a second language is not considered a disability, The Cove will work together with International Student Services to make sure that you're receiving all the support you need to succeed in the classroom.

Writing Center

The Writing Center has trained tutors available to help you with papers and assignments. Tutors are available by appointment. It is recommended you make an appointment early; do not wait until the day before the paper is due. That is much too late. All Writing Center tutors are trained in English as a Second Language strategies and international students are approved for longer appointments at the Center to promote their success. Make your writing center appointment by contacting the Writing Center.