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Ready to take the first step toward your future at Case Western Reserve?

We’ve outlined our application process that will take you from start to finish in a few short steps.

Select your student type* to get started, or jump right in and start your application via the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir.

Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous twelve months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application fee.

*International students should follow the same application procedures as U.S. students and also provide English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations along with English language exam scores, submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency. 

Review our test-optional policy

Start your application
First-Year Student

Step
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Determine Your Eligibility

You should apply as a first-year student if you have not taken college courses after receiving your high school or secondary school diploma. If you've participated in post-secondary education or college courses while in high school, you still are considered a first-year student.

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Begin Your Application

You can apply online via the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir.

Once you begin your application, add Case Western Reserve to your list of colleges.

Application Deadlines

Early Action (non-binding): Nov. 1
Early Decision I (binding): Nov. 1
Pre-Professional Scholars Program: Dec. 1
Early Decision II (binding): Jan. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
Spring Semester: Nov. 15*

 

*Applications received after the Nov. 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

 

Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous twelve months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application or application fee.

Reapplication form

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3/6

Provide Supporting Materials

To complete your application to Case Western Reserve, submit the following materials via the Common App or Coalition with Scoir by the appropriate deadline:

* Case Western Reserve University will not penalize applicants for admissionor admitted studentsfor engaging in a peaceful protest regarding an issue of importance to them.

Additional Materials if Applicable

  • Official high school transcript 
  • School Report
  • Counselor recommendation
  • Two teacher recommendations
  • $75 application fee
    •  If the application fee will place a financial hardship on your family, choose from the list of indicators on the Common Application or Coalition Application to qualify for a fee waiver. If you received notice you were granted a fee waiver, please indicate as such on the CWRU Member Page section of the application.
  • CWRU is test-optional. For students who choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, there are three ways you can submit them. You can report your scores on the Common or Coalition Application, have your official score reports sent from the testing agency or self-report your scores on your applicant portal, which you will be given access to within two weeks of submitting your application. Enrolling students will confirm their testing with official score reports.

    Our score recipient codes are:
    • SAT 1105
    • ACT 3244
Application Deadlines

Early Action (non-binding): Nov. 1
Early Decision I (binding): Nov. 1
Pre-Professional Scholars Program: Dec. 1
Early Decision II (binding): Jan. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15
Spring Semester: Nov. 15*

 

*Applications received after the Nov. 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

 

Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous twelve months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application or application fee.

Reapplication form

Applicants to Music Major
International Students
  • English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations
  • English language exam score submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency or students can submit self-reported scores by completing the form on their applicant portal. Enrolling students will confirm their testing with official score reports.
  • We accept the following language exams and scores for non-native English speakers:
    • Duolingo English Test: 115
    • International English Language Testing System: 7
    • PTE Academic: 61
    • TOEFL iBT: 90 (including Home Edition and Paper Edition tests)
  • The English proficiency requirement can be automatically waived if you meet any of these standards:
    • Attend a school where the language of instruction is English for two years by the time of graduation
    • Score 630 or higher on the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing section
    • Score 26 or higher on the ACT English
Early Decision Students
  • The Early Decision Agreement is required for candidates who have chosen to apply via the binding Early Decision plan to Case Western Reserve University as their first-choice institution. While pursuing admission under an Early Decision plan, students may apply to other institutions, but may have only one Early Decision application pending at any time. The form must be signed by the student, counselor and parent/guardian.
Homeschooled Students
  • If no transcript is available, provide a detailed syllabus of topics studies and books used
  • Provide at least two letters of recommendation from outside instructors or employers (in place of teacher and counselor recommendations)
Applicants to Pre-Professional Scholars Program
  • Two additional essays, completed via the Common Application or Coalition Application
  • Interview: Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to complete an interview before the finalist stage. Applicants selected as finalists are invited to CWRU for a required on-campus interview in late March. Interviews are conducted with admission officers and faculty at the appropriate CWRU professional school.
  • Learn more about the Pre-Professional Scholars Program.

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Complete Financial Aid Documents

If you plan to apply for need-based financial aid, please indicate this on the Common App or Coalition with Scoir.
 
If you indicate that you wish to be considered for financial aid, your application won’t be considered complete until the necessary financial aid documents are submitted.
 
If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but wish to be considered for financial aid, you must complete the CSS Profile.

Financial Aid Codes

CSS Profile: 1105
FAFSA: 003137

Step
5/6

Submit Optional Materials

To complement your application, you are welcome—but not required—to share additional information. See our application requirements and enhancements page to consider information that may possibly strengthen your application and help us get to know you better. 

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6/6

Check Your Applicant Portal

Within two weeks of applying to Case Western Reserve, you’ll receive an email inviting you to track your application status. You’ll find out how to create a login to your applicant portal, where you can see your checklist of application materials and, eventually, review your admission decision and any financial aid package that the university may offer you. 

Details regarding the arts supplement will be shared with music majors and those who indicate an intent to complete the supplement. 

Transfer Student

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Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

If you have graduated from high school (or equivalent) and enrolled in college courses, regardless of whether credit was earned, you are considered a transfer student. Our admission office may, at its discretion, consider a student who meets the criteria for a transfer applicant as a first-year applicant.

What you need to know about transferring

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Begin Your Application

You can apply online via the Common Application or the Coalition Application.

Once you begin your application, add Case Western Reserve to your list of colleges.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Early Plan: March 15
Fall Semester Regular Plan: July 1
Spring Semester: Nov. 15*


*Applications received after the Nov. 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. 

 

Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous twelve months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application or application fee.

Reapplication form

Step
3/6

Provide Supporting Materials

To complete your application to Case Western Reserve, submit the following materials via the Common Application or Coalition Application by the appropriate deadline:

* Case Western Reserve University will not penalize applicants for admission--or admitted students--for engaging in a peaceful protest regarding an issue of importance to them.

Additional Materials

  • Official high school transcript. This is waived for students who will have graduated from high school two years prior to their entry term at CWRU and will have earned an associates degree prior to their entry term at CWRU or completed 45 credit hours by the time of application to CWRU and will have graduated from high school two years prior to their entry term at CWRU.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • CWRU is test-optional. For students who choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, there are three ways you can submit them. You can report your scores on the Common or Coalition Application, have your official score reports sent from the testing agency or self-report your scores on your applicant portal, which you will be given access to within two weeks of submitting your application. Enrolling students will confirm their testing with official score reports.

    Our score recipient codes are:
    • SAT 1105
    • ACT 3244
  • A recommendation from a college instructor
  • $75 application fee
    •  If the application fee will place a financial hardship on your family, choose from the list of indicators on the Common Application or Coalition Application to qualify for a fee waiver. If you received notice you were granted a fee waiver, please indicate as such on the CWRU Member Page section of the application.
  • Transfer College Report, indicating you are in good standing and eligible to return to the college you most recently attended. Students can submit an Affirmation of Good Standing by completing the form on their applicant portal. Enrolling students will confirm their standing with the official College Report. If you were dismissed from another college or university, you must be eligible to return to that institution in order to be considered for admission to Case Western Reserve.
Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Early Plan: March 15
Fall Semester Regular Plan: July 1
Spring Semester: Nov. 15*


*Applications received after the Nov. 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. 

 

Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous twelve months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application or application fee.

Reapplication form

Applicants to Music Major
  • Arts Supplement, completed via your applicant status portal.
International Students
  • English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations
  • English language exam score submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency.
  • We accept the following language exams and scores for non-native English speakers:
    • Duolingo English Test: 115
      International English Language Testing System: 7
      PTE Academic: 61
      TOEFL iBT: 90 (including Home Edition and Paper Edition tests)
  • The English proficiency requirement can be waived for students who meet any of these standards:
    • Attend a school where the language of instruction is English for two years by the time of graduation
    • Score 600 or higher on the old SAT Critical Reading
    • Score 33 or higher on the new SAT Reading Test
    • Score 26 or higher on the ACT English

Step
4/6

Complete Financial Aid Documents

If you plan to apply for need-based financial aid, please indicate this on the Common or Coalition Application.

If you indicate that you wish to be considered for financial aid, your application won’t be considered complete until the necessary financial aid documents are submitted.

If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but wish to be considered for financial aid, you must complete the CSS Profile.

Financial Aid Codes

CSS Profile: 1105
FAFSA: 003137

Step
5/6

Submit Optional Materials

To complement your application, you are welcome—but not required—to share additional information. See our application requirements and enhancements page to consider information that may possibly strengthen your application and help us get to know you better. 

Step
6/6

Check Your Applicant Portal

Within two weeks of applying to Case Western Reserve, you’ll receive an email inviting you to track your application status. You’ll find out how to create a login to your applicant portal, where you can see your checklist of application materials and, eventually, review your admission decision and any financial aid package that the university may offer you.

Details regarding the arts supplement will be shared with music majors and those who indicate an intent to complete the supplement. 

3/2 Engineering

Step
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Determine Your Eligibility

Case Western Reserve University's 3/2 Engineering partnerships allow you to begin your studies at one of more than 50 liberal arts colleges for three years and then pursue an engineering degree at Case Western Reserve for two years. You will enter CWRU as a third-year engineering student. 
 
As a 3/2 Engineering student, you’ll graduate with a baccalaureate degree from your first college, along with a bachelor of engineering degree from Case Western Reserve.

Applications are to be submitted during your third year. 
 
You should meet the following requirements to be eligible to complete your program at Case Western Reserve:

  • Have finished mathematics, science, humanities and social science courses comparable to those offered at CWRU
  • Have maintained a minimum 3.00 overall grade point average and a minimum 3.00 in mathematics and science at your liberal arts college
  • Have completed 90 semester hours, or 135 quarter hours, at the initial college
  • Be competitive for admission as a transfer student to Case Western Reserve

See the list of participating liberal arts institutions.

Step
2/6

Begin Your Application

You can apply online via the Common Application or the Coalition with Scoir.

Once you begin your application, add Case Western Reserve to your list of colleges.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Early Plan: March 15
Fall Semester 3/2 Engineering: March 15
Fall Semester Regular Plan: July 1
Spring Semester: Nov. 15

Step
3/6

Provide Supporting Materials

To complete your application to Case Western Reserve, submit the following materials via the Common Application or the Coalition with Scoir by the appropriate deadline:

  • Official high school transcript
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • CWRU is test-optional. For students who choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, there are three ways you can submit them. You can report your scores on the Common or Coalition by Scoir, have your official score reports sent from the testing agency or self-report your scores on your applicant portal, which you will be given access to within two weeks of submitting your application. Enrolling students will confirm their testing with official score reports.

    Our score recipient codes are:

    • SAT 1105
    • ACT 3244
  • A recommendation from a college instructor
  • $75 application fee
    •  If the application fee will place a financial hardship on your family, choose from the list of indicators on the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir to qualify for a fee waiver. If you received notice you were granted a fee waiver, please indicate as such on the CWRU Member Page section of the application.
  • Transfer College Report from the Common App or Coalition with Scoir, indicating you are in good standing and eligible to return to the college you most recently attended. If you were dismissed from another college or university, you must be eligible to return to that institution in order to be considered for admission to Case Western Reserve.

* Case Western Reserve University will not penalize applicants for admission--or admitted students--for engaging in a peaceful protest regarding an issue of importance to them.

Additional Materials if Applicable

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Early Plan: March 15
Fall Semester 3/2 Engineering: March 15
Fall Semester Regular Plan: July 1
Spring Semester: Nov. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15

International Students
  • English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations
  • English language exam score submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency.
  • We accept the following language exams and scores for non-native English speakers:
    • Duolingo English Test: 115
      International English Language Testing System: 7
      PTE Academic: 61
      TOEFL iBT: 90 (including Home Edition and Paper Edition tests)
  • The English proficiency requirement can be waived if you meet any of these standards:
    • Attend a school where the language of instruction is English for two years by the time of graduation
    • Score 600 or higher on the old SAT Critical Reading
    • Score 33 or higher on the new SAT Reading Test
    • Score 26 or higher on the ACT English

Step
4/6

Complete Financial Aid Documents

If you plan to apply for need-based financial aid, please indicate this on the application. 

If you indicate that you wish to be considered for financial aid, your application won’t be considered complete until the necessary financial aid documents are submitted.

If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but wish to be considered for financial aid, you must complete the CSS Profile.

Financial Aid Codes

CSS Profile: 1105
FAFSA: 003137

Step
5/6

Submit Optional Materials

To complement your application, you are welcome—but not required—to share additional information. See our application requirements and enhancements page to consider information that may possibly strengthen your application and help us get to know you better. 

Step
6/6

Check Your Applicant Portal

Within two weeks of applying to Case Western Reserve, you’ll receive an email inviting you to track your application status. You’ll find out how to create a login to your applicant portal, where you can see your checklist of application materials and, eventually, review your admission decision and any financial aid package that the university may offer you.

Details regarding the arts supplement will be shared with those who indicate an intent to complete the supplement.

Need Help?

Call or email us for general questions and information

Monday – Thursday| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern
Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern

216.368.4450
admission@case.edu

Our Mailing Address

Most application documents can be submitted electronically, but if needed, you can mail to our off-campus processing department. (Don’t worry—your materials will make it to Cleveland!)

Case Western Reserve University 
Undergraduate Admission Application Receiving 
P.O. Box 575 
Chesterton, IN 46304

For deliveries requiring a street address:

Case Western Reserve University 
c/o DataBank 
1040 Wabash Ave. 
Chesterton, IN 46304