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Apply as an Undergraduate to Case Western Reserve University

At Case Western Reserve University, our students arrive with drive, curiosity and a sense of where they want to go. Once they’re here, those qualities sharpen through rigorous academics, hands-on learning and opportunity.

When you’re ready to join them, applying is straightforward. Whether you’re a first-year student or transferring from another institution, you’ll find clear requirements, defined deadlines and step-by-step guidance at every stage—from submitting materials to applying for financial aid and tracking your status in your applicant portal.

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.

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First-Year Applicants

If you’re preparing to start college for the first time (even if you’ve earned college credits in high school), this is your starting point. Learn what to submit, when to apply and how to put your strongest application forward.

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Transfer Applicants

Ready for a new academic home? Explore requirements, credit considerations and next steps for transferring to Case Western Reserve.

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International Students

Join a global community of students who bring perspective and purpose to campus. Review application requirements, language proficiency guidelines and key details for applying from abroad.

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Application Deadlines

Stay on track with important dates, required materials and application plans. Clear expectations make it easier to move forward with confidence.

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First-Year Students

Decision OptionDate
Early ActionNovember 1
Early Decision INovember 1
Pre-Professional Scholars ProgramDecember 1
Early Decision IIJanuary 15
Regular DecisionJanuary 15
Spring EntryNovember 15

Transfer and 3/2 Engineering Students

Decision OptionDate
Fall Semester Early PlanMarch 15
Fall Semester 3/2 EngineeringFebruary 15
Fall Semester Regular PlanJuly 1
Spring SemesterNovember 15

Application Tips

Your application is more than a checklist. Gain guidance on how to present your experiences, interests and goals in a way that reflects who you are and where you’re headed.

Get tips to submit your best application.
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Where Your Education Can Lead

Almost 100% of undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve participate in experiential learning such as internships, co-ops, study abroad and more. It’s a major reason why students from around the world choose to attend CWRU.

Where Our Grads Work

  • Accenture
  • Amazon
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Epic
  • General Motors
  • KeyBank
  • Microsoft
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Sherwin-Williams

Where Our Grads Study

  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • New York University
  • The Ohio State University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Yale University

Discover What Our Students Do After Graduation

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Let’s Talk About Your Future

By providing us with some basic contact details, we can provide you with information related to your areas of academic and extracurricular interest as well as keep you up to date on admission deadlines and CWRU events near you.

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You have questions, and we have answers. 

Reach out to a member of our team to get clear guidance and the information you need to move forward with confidence. 

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