Case Western Reserve University license plates are available under the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Ohio Collegiate Plate Program. Ohio residents can promote their alma mater and show their CWRU spirit while providing funds toward needed scholarship support for current students.
The CWRU collegiate plate is available for passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, and leased vehicles. Order the specialty license plates when your current plates are due for renewal. You can also exchange your current plates any time between registration periods, and credit will be given for registration and permissive taxes already paid.
Twenty-five of the $35 cost for collegiate plates qualifies as a charitable gift to Case Western Reserve University and provides needed financial aid for students. Please note that additional vehicle registration fees apply to the total cost of plate renewal. Personalized plates are also available for an additional cost.
The latest recipients
Thanks to the generosity of Ohio-based alumni and friends who purchased Case Western Reserve-branded license plates, Sofia Castillo (CWR ’25), Robin Ghotra (CWR ’25) and Cassidy Lyninger (CWR ’25) each received a scholarship during their last semester at the university.
Scholarship support allows students to focus on pursuing their passions—whether that’s through a career in law or combining a love of music with science.
Sofia Castillo
“Graduating from Case Western Reserve University marks the end of four transformative years that shaped not only my academic interests but also the person I’ve become. During my time here, I fell in love with the field of psychology and was continuously inspired by my professors whose passion for teaching made it easy to stay engaged and motivated. After graduation, I will be moving to Cincinnati to continue my work in research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Following this, I plan to attend graduate school to become a clinical psychologist.”
—Sofia Castillo, Class of 2025, who served on the Upperclass Community Council in the Residence Hall Association and a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital during her time at CWRU.
Robin Ghotra
“Graduating from CWRU is the culmination of years of perseverance and support from my family, friends and faculty. From working in a research lab to going through countless all-night study sessions to meeting new people, I was surrounded by everyone who supported my pre-med education, especially the professors who were experienced in the subject I wanted to pursue. After graduation, I will be working at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Dr. Chaitra Badve's MRI imaging lab for a year preparing to enter medical school in hopes to become a neuroradiologist.”
—Robin Ghotra, Class of 2025, who took part in CWRUnix, the university’s Linux club, and Mock Trial during his time on campus
Cassidy Lyninger
“As a first-generation college student, I entered CWRU feeling intimidated and unsure of myself. Over time, I’ve grown in ways I never thought possible. The community, mentorship and opportunities I found here helped me develop both
personally and academically. I’ve built lifelong friendships and connected with mentors who were influential in shaping my undergraduate journey. This fall, I plan to apply to graduate school for speech-language pathology.”
—Cassidy Lyninger, Class of 2025, who served as president of the university’s Alpha Phi Omega chapter, vice president for social standards and vice president for recruitment of the university’s Delta Gamma chapter and vice president of recruitment for the Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council executive board as a CWRU student
Scholarships are an important way to help our students find success. With your support, The Alumni Association can continue to award deserving Ohio students in financial need. Please consider purchasing a CWRU-branded license plate whenever you renew or purchase license plates.
How to order
- By request at your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles. View a list of Bureau of Motor Vehicle branch office locations
- Get more information by phone – 800.589.TAGS (800.589.8247)
- Online (not available for leased renewals)
- Download the Order Form
Request forms are available at any Deputy Registrar's office. The customer may complete the form associated with the desired Special Plate and send it with special documents to the address listed on the form. Special plates will be mailed to the customer to the address shown on the application.