Our Location
We’re proud to call Cleveland home. Our location—just east of downtown in the University Circle neighborhood—places you in easy reach of endless opportunities that expand your campus experience.
Our Neighborhood
With over 550 park-like acres, University Circle offers a vibrant urban environment that feels like an extension of CWRU itself. From our campus, you’re just a short walk to some of Cleveland’s most outstanding destinations:
- Severance Music Center, home to the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra
- the Cleveland Museum of Art,
- the Cleveland Botanical Garden,
- the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland or
- the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Housing, shopping, and recreational facilities are all located in the area, with vibrant neighborhoods such as Coventry , Shaker Square and Cedar Lee just up the road. And while University Circle is incredibly walkable, it’s easy to get to other neighborhoods across Cleveland through the Regional Transit Authority (RTA)!
Our City
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.—and among the top ranked for recent college graduates —Cleveland is a mid-sized metropolis on the shores of Lake Erie that boasts a big impact. We get high marks for our:
- lively arts and cultural scene (Playhouse Square is the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York City)
- professional sports teams (including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland Monsters)
- extensive dining options
- four-seasons climate
- wealth of natural resources (Cuyahoga Valley National Park ranked among Frommer’s best places to go in 2025!)
Start Exploring
Whether you’re passionate about music (see: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Beachland Ballroom), movies (see: A Christmas Story; Superman: Legacy), or simply having fun (see: everywhere else), our city has you covered—and our visitors’ bureau makes it easy with ready-made itineraries.
More about The Land
Take a look at some of the latest stories about Cleveland from The Daily, Case Western Reserve University’s campus newsletter.
