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Cedar Crest offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, but is particularly known for the quality of its Biology and Pre-medical programs. Cedar Crest College also boasts a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX (Nursing Board Examinations).

Cedar Crest is one of two four-year colleges located in Allentown. Muhlenberg College , a liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America , also is located there.


ATHLETICS


Cedar Crest competes in NCAA Division III athletics and has teams in Basketball , Cross Country Running , Equestrianism , Field Hockey , Lacrosse , Soccer , Softball and Tennis .


CAMPUS


Cedar Crest College is located off of Cedar Crest Boulevard , at 100 College Drive, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The campus is comprised of 84 acres; it is relatively small compared to other colleges such as Penn State or Lehigh University.

The William F. Curtis Arboretum , a large Arboretum affiliated with the college, is located on campus.


TRADITIONS

  • Each incoming freshwoman is assigned a "Big Sister," who serves as her mentor, as part of the "Big Sis, Little Sis" program. Notable events in the program include Dink Donut Night.

  • Free Road Trips are offered to all students, to the neighboring cities of Philadelphia and New York City , and to various sporting events.



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