Campus Life | Undergraduate Admission | Case Western Reserve University

What’s the best thing about life at CWRU?

The chance to do research—starting in your first semester. The dedicated faculty who help you find your passion. The location, with more than 50 arts, cultural, medical and education institutions within 1 mile. And, of course, the friends you’ll make along the way.

But don’t take our word for it. See what our students have to say, and join us for an event to hear from students and ask your questions live!

Emily Munoz bobbing her head side to side

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CWRU provides me with access to two of the largest hospital systems (University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic), chances to get involved in undergraduate research and a collaborative learning environment conducive to the needs of every student.

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I told myself before coming to college that I would learn how to dance. First semester, I joined CWRU’s salsa and swing clubs. It’s the most fun I've ever had, and I met some amazing people and dancers.

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I joined a lab in the biomedical engineering department the first semester of my first year on campus. I have really benefited from mentorship from the graduate students and professors in the lab, who are always willing to have a conversation with me.

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The people here are extremely understanding and helpful. If you need help or advice with anything, I can guarantee that at CWRU, you will find the right people, with the right experience to guide you or the extra resources you need.

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I like that CWRU is a small school environment but not in its own bubble. CWRU is embedded in the Cleveland community with quick access to any part of the city.

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One of the best parts about CWRU is that you have the space and flexibility to mold your college experience into what YOU want it to look like.

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I wanted to attend an institution that would not only challenge me academically, but would also encourage personal growth. CWRU was the perfect fit for me because of the programs it offers, as well as the array of clubs and activities!

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CWRU students are down-to-earth, intelligent people who are collaborative academically and diverse socially. In the classroom, we are always helping each other and working together, which is actively encouraged from all professors.

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My goal is to enter an MD program or an MD/PhD program. CWRU offers resources that have helped me so early in my journey. I can schedule a meeting with my navigator who will help me; and I was able to get a research opportunity right next to campus.

Our Campus

Just minutes from downtown Cleveland—recently named “America’s hottest city”—our campus is an ideal place to study, research and have fun.

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Activities & Recreation

Whether you’re into soccer or swing dance, community service or Quidditch, odds are there’s someone (and probably groups of someones) on our campus with the same passion. With 19 varsity sports teams—and dozens of club options—plus 200+ student organizations, there’s something for everyone.

Find your niche

Arts & Culture

Our prime location in the city’s arts and cultural district puts you just steps away from top-ranked museums, a world-class orchestra and beautiful gardens, not to mention our own performing arts center and an arts film house. And in minutes, you can be downtown enjoying the nation’s largest theater district outside Broadway.

See your sneak peek

A view of the front of the Cleveland Museum of Art with the pond in front

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Research & Entrepreneurship

CWRU is an ideal place for discovery, whether you’re unearthing new clues to solve an old problem through our hands-on research programs or using our 50,000-square-foot makerspace to create the next big thing. Our students conduct research in everything from art history to world literature, and their work has real-life impact.

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Housing & Dining

Our campus will become your home away from home. Living options range from residential communities to suites to apartments—creating a unique residential community in which 80 percent of students live in campus housing. Plus, you can visit our dining commons to enjoy our top-quality food, much of which is grown on the University Farm just 10 miles away.

Get a taste of CWRU life

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Campus Safety

Keeping our campus safe is our top priority. That’s why we have an on-campus police and security team that works closely with neighboring departments. You will have peace of mind thanks to services such as after-hours shuttles, walking escorts, self-defense classes and our own smartphone app that helps you report emergencies quickly and easily.

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Campus News

Every day our campus community changes the world. Sometimes it’s in little ways, like committing to campus sustainability. And sometimes in very, very big ways, like discovering new galaxies or shifting the paradigm of how doctors and nurses learn and work together.

See what’s happening today

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