November 2022 Newsletter

Commencement 2023 Schedule Update

Please be aware of significant changes to the schedule for Commencement 2023 from prior years. President Kaler will host a University-wide convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 4:00pm in Veale Rec Center. Our School of Graduate Studies diploma ceremony will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 2:00pm also at Veale. Other schools and colleges will hold their diploma ceremonies spread out across the weekend. More activities are being planned to celebrate your achievements so keep watch for details in the coming months. Check back on the Commencement website and any questions can be emailed to gsgrad@case.edu.

Academics

Submit Graduation Materials by December 9!

If you have applied to graduate for Fall 2022, you must submit your final materials by 5:00pm EST on Friday, December 9. Submission of materials includes the completed format check and the uploading of your approved Thesis or Dissertation to OhioLINK. Please plan to communicate with your advisors and committee to make sure all approvals are completed. All forms can be downloaded and electronically signed. All forms and material can be emailed to gradstudies@case.edu or printed copies dropped off at our office (Tomlinson 203).

Degrees will be conferred (awarded) on Friday, January 20, 2023; information on how to obtain your diploma will be emailed to you on or around that date. As there is no Fall semester Commencement ceremony, January graduates will be invited to participate at Commencement in May 2023. Watch for details in the first few months of the new year.

End of the Semester

The last day of classes this semester is Friday, December 9 with final exams from December 13 to 21; check the Final Exam Schedule to see when your exams will take place. Double check any dates with professors or your department before planning winter break travel in order to ensure you are present when required.

Full Term Withdrawal

If you need to discontinue all studies this fall semester and withdraw from all classes, the deadline to initiate a term withdrawal is SIS is Friday, December 9 (the last day of classes but before finals). Prior to this, students should also discuss this with your advisor, dean, or Grad Studies staff. A grade of "WD" will be posted to your academic record for dropped courses and no tuition will be refunded (after the fifth week of classes). See the Registrar's site for more information about a full term withdrawal and step-by-step instructional guide. No one will be allowed complete withdrawal after the last day of classes.

Register for Spring 2023

Registration is open in SIS for Spring 2023 courses. You won't be able to register if you have a hold on your account in SIS; click below to find out how to remove it.

If you are enrolled in the Student Medical Plan, please make sure to register your spring courses early to ensure no lapse in your coverage. If you have coverage this fall it will continue until January 16, 2023 at 11:59pm. If you are taking classes in the spring and enrolled in the medical plan it will begin on January 17, 2023 at 12:01am. If you register after January 27 (the end of Drop/Add), your plan will only become effective on the date you register (not earlier).

Leave of Absence (LOA) Requests

Unsure if you'll be able to continue your studies in the spring semester? A leave of absence may be requested for up to two academic semesters if circumstances arise which make you unable to maintain your registration. Find the Graduate Studies Leave of Absence policy here. A written request must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by email to gradstudies@case.edu. Check with your advisor if you are considering an LOA.

Campus Community

Thanksgiving Break

Our offices in Tomlinson and the rest of the University will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday, November 23 and remain closed the following Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Also, access availability to some buildings and services on campus (such as KSL, gyms, shuttles, dining, etc) may have reduced and altered hours over the long weekend and the preceding days so check in advance to plan accordingly.

Whether you're traveling or staying here in Cleveland we wish you a happy and fun Thanksgiving!

Food Resources for Students

Almost everyone is thinking about a Thanksgiving dinner this week but for some the next meal could be uncertain. Did you know there are food pantries on campus for students facing food insecurity? If you're in need please review this list and find which best applies to you as well as using the FreshFinder interactive mapping tool.

Also the Office of Graduate Student Life hosts a food pantry by appointment for all grad and professional students at CWRU facing food insecurity. The pantry is an open market in Tomlinson 217 and you can choose up to 15 non-perishable items per visit. Please bring your own reusable bags if possible. Sign up for a 15 minute appointment.

New Director of SELP

Please join the School of Graduate Studies in welcoming Eric Moore as the new director of the Spoken English Language Program (SELP)! You may already be familiar with Eric from the ELS Language Center on the North Side of campus. Eric can be reached at selp@case.edu. Students can make appointments with SELP tutors at tutortrac.case.edu.

Grad Assistants for ResLife Needed!

Residence Life is in need of graduate students to join their team for the 2023-2024 academic year as Assistant Residential Community Directors! The ARCD is a 10-month live-in position to support the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment for several hundred undergrad students. Applications and recommendations are due February 3.

Public Interest Technology Fellowship

Grad students who will still be enrolled after August 2023 are invited to apply for the Public Interest Technology (PIT) Fellowship to enhance the ethical, social, and social implications of the technology. PIT fellows will participate in seminars during the spring semester (held during the Friday Community Hour), receive a $5,000 stipend during the summer semester to support full-time engagement on the PIT-related project with a partner organization, and present their project next fall. Interested students must complete an online application by noon on Monday, November 28.

Student Entrepreneurship Fund

Current grad students and those who completed your degree in spring or summer 2022 can apply for up to $1,000 from the Student Entrepreneurship Fund with CWRU LaunchNET to support individual and team ventures, entrepreneurship competitions, and innovation projects. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, November 30.

GSC November Survey

The Graduate Student Council wants to hear from you! This month GSC wants to know how your fall semester is going! You can fill out this short survey anonymously or enter your info for a chance to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards.

KSL Selfie Studio

Kelvin Smith Library has a Selfie Studio that all CWRU students, faculty, and staff can reserve to record videos and take photos using supplied studio lighting, a backdrop, and phone mounts. Register a session for your project needs!

Physical Resource Center

The Physical Resource Center helps students with financial burdens obtain useful items. The "freestore" is run by students and open to volunteers to help. Register on CampusGroups to schedule a visit.

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