The CWRU Community Card is an official Case Western Reserve University identification card that grants special privileges and access to selected CWRU amenities and services to the cardholder.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the CWRU Community card you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Cleveland Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 (click on the ward number for more details on ward boundaries) or the City of East Cleveland.
To apply for a CWRU Community Card, please follow the link below. Once your application has been processed, upon favorable acceptance, you will be notified via email instructions on where to go to have your picture taken, pay the fee (if applicable) and receive your card.
Card Member Benefits
CWRU Campus
- Free access to and use of the Sudeck Track
- Free access to and use of the Carlton Tennis Courts
- Free access to and use of the Juniper (and other outdoor) Basketball Courts
- Free access to the University Farm with faculty/staff/student privileges and associate rental rates for use of the facilities. Access to and use of the Interpretive Trail and all programs open to CWRU ID card holders. Free transportation to the Farm for groups can be arranged.
- Free access to Sears think[box]*
- Free access to the Kelvin Smith Library* and associated building resources (during visitor & alumni hours). Please note: to check out books, you MUST have a Cuyahoga County Library Card. If you are a CWRU alum, please refer to this information.
- Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore total purchase (excluding Apple products) - 10% discount
- Dunkin' Donuts in the Tinkham Veale University Center - 5% discount
- Plum Market Kitchen grocery purchases over $50.00, and specials as posted - 5% discount
- Starbucks @ The North Residential Village - 5% discount
- The Jolly Scholar in Thwing Center - 10% discount (excluding alcohol)
- The Elephant Step Inn (the "SI") at Fribley Dining Commons, South Campus - 5% discount
- Discounted Recreational Membership to Veale & Wyant Athletic Centers (Group A/$16/month)
- Discounted One to One Fitness Membership (no initiation fee)
- Advance notice/preferred registration to CWRU programs & events
- Free Social Impact Career Coaching*
- Invitations to events for CWRU Community Card holders (be sure to subscribe to our mailing list)
- Free Campus tours* (registration is required).
- Free admission to the Silver Hall Concert Series* at the Maltz Performing Arts Center.
- Member access (free or reduced pricing) to the Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning classes, workshops and lectures (where space is available). Please select "member" option at registration.
- Free Access to Dittrick Medical History Center* during regular hours.
- Check back often for updates!
Greater Campus Area
- Discounts to selected local businesses (specific locations continue to be updated. Check back here often!)
- Island Lime Cuisine Catering & Bakery, LLC - 10% off first time event
- Mel'Reaz Treasure - 10% off purchase of $35 or more
- Vitiman Kandie Restaurant
- Urban Kitchen & Deli - 10% off all orders
- Reduced-priced tickets to experiences, movies, sporting events, shows, and much more (subject to seasonal availability)
- New discounts and perks will be updated here as they are added!
PLEASE NOTE: Some hours and dates for campus establishments are modified during academic holidays and breaks
*These FREE events do NOT require a CWRU Community Card!