Current Graduate Students

This page contains resources for current graduate and professional students. 

Orientation

The Graduate Studies New Student Orientation for Summer and Fall 2025 will be held online through Canvas, the learning management system used at Case Western Reserve University. An in-person Welcome to Campus event will take place on Tuesday, August 19, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

All Department of Music orientation sessions are required for new and continuing students and will be held in person between August 18–22. Students with extenuating circumstances should contact the Coordinator of Graduate Studies (CGS) for their academic program no later than July 30.

CWRU Music: Graduate Orientation Schedule

Advising and Handbooks

• First-Year Guide (new students)
• Current Students: School of Graduate Studies
• General Bulletin (program requirements)
• Graduate Music Handbooks (current and past years)
• Degree Planning for Graduate Students | Schedule Planner
• Sample Documents (language and qualifying exams)
• Application for Graduation Instructions

Department Communications

• Department of Music CampusGroups 
  This platform, supported by the Division of Student Affairs, serves as a community engagement hub for students, staff, and faculty.
• Student Message Board 
  The music office uses this Google Group message board to share important announcements with all undergraduate and graduate music students. You can revisit the board to search through past conversations—just be sure you’re logged into your CWRU Gmail account to access it. (Please note: Faculty and staff have a separate group.)

Funding

• Fellowships and Travel Awards
• Travel Resources
• Graduate Funding Opportunities 
• External Funding Opportunities 
• Research and Professional Development Grants
• Research Fellowships 

Digital Tools and Supplies

Many of these shared folders/documents require your CWRU Network ID to view. Please make sure to log in to your CWRU Gmail account (abc123@case.edu). 

Shared Google Folders

• CWRU Music: Graduate Students Drive 
• CWRU Music: Graduate Students Group 

Ensembles and Marketing Assistants

Publicity & Design Resources

 Start Here

• Design Guide: Colloquium Series
  Instructions for marketing the Colloquium Series (series/weekly posters, email reminders, CampusGroups).
• Design Guide: Ensemble TAs
  Instructions on using Canva Design, publicity guidelines, poster and program preparation, photography, and advertising locations.
• What is Basic Publicity
  Defines the minimum publicity package and links to the required form (due 4 weeks before the event).
• CWRU Logos + Photos (CWRU Network ID required)
  Access official university logos and professional photos; upload your own approved photos to contribute.
• Helpful Tips: Canva Design
  Quick 5-tip checklist for making clean, consistent designs in Canva Design.
• Homepage: Take Me to Canva Design
  Direct link to the department’s Canva account, with 2025/26 tutorials and templates.
• Templates Folder
  Direct link to the 2025/26 templates folder for programs.

Network Printing

Network Printer Instructions

• CWRU [Canon] Network Printer Install - macOS

Printing, Copying, and Scanning

• Machines are located in Haydn Hall Room 216 and the Denison Hall Music Library.
• All graduate students are welcome to use the scanning function at the machines.
• Printing and copying are available for tasks related to your current roles as Graduate Assistants or Instructors of Record.

Department ID (Copy Code)

• Your Department ID (Copy Code) has been activated and corresponds to the last four digits of your CWRU Student ID number.
• You can find your 7-digit Student ID number in SIS.
• Use this code for printing, copying, and scanning.

What About My PIN?

• The “PIN” field is only needed if you are sending a confidential document and want to release it yourself at the machine (so it doesn’t sit out for others).
• Otherwise, you may leave this field blank.

Need Help?

If you need assistance with setup or troubleshooting, contact the Help Desk at 216.368.HELP or help@case.edu.

Other Printing Locations Include

• Kelvin Smith Library: Scanning, multimedia, and digitization services are available.
• FedEx Office in Thwing: Professional printing services are available. (fees apply)
• wēpa Print Network: Print stations are located across campus.

Offices Supplies

We keep general office supplies (pens, paper, clips, etc.) in the 1st-floor stockroom at Haydn Hall or in the Denison Hall music library. Specialty items can be ordered by emailing Jennifer Wright. CWRU Music: Secondary Lessons Policies & Pre-Registration Form

Forms