commencement

In just over a week, Case Western Reserve University will hold its annual commencement ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of our newest graduates. But in addition to those earning their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, the university will mark the occasion by bestowing honorary…

Commencement is a busy day on campus. Guests should allow extra time for arrival and parking. All parking lots owned by Case Western Reserve University are free beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19. Free shuttle buses also are available to help graduates and guests navigate campus. Visitors…

As the Class of 2019 prepares for commencement Sunday, May 19, many graduating students have the next stop on their journey top of mind. With the recent release of the First Destination Survey for the Case Western Reserve University undergraduate Class of 2018, looking at where last year’s…

Commencement is quickly approaching and our soon-to-be graduates are preparing to walk across the stage Sunday, May 19. To mark the occasion, throughout May, we will give insight into key milestones in commencement celebrations throughout the years. After Western Reserve College was established in…

All students graduating in May are invited to decorate their graduation caps with the Center for International Affairs. The center will host a free graduation cap-decorating event for the class of 2019 Friday, May 10, from 1to 4 p.m. in the Tomlinson Hall lobby. Students should bring their…

Lavender Graduation honors graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual and allied students, recognizing and celebrating their experiences, contributions and accomplishments during their time at Case Western Reserve University. This year’s celebration will feature opening remarks…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to honor May 2019 graduates at the Multicultural Student Graduation Reception Wednesday, April 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Thwing Center ballroom. All Case Western Reserve University students, staff, faculty and alumni, and…

Academic regalia is required for anyone marching in the academic procession for commencement. Faculty members are responsible for obtaining their own academic regalia from the University Bookstore. The deadline to order academic regalia is Monday, April 15. The academic regalia order form is…

Civic leader made history as first female CEO of top 20, U.S.-based bank After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a history degree, Beth Mooney took a job as a bank secretary in Houston, making $10,000 a year. The interviewer asked only if she could type, according to a Forbes…

All graduating students must sign up online by April 1 to indicate if they plan to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Register now through the Commencement website. Commencement registration is a separate process from the SIS application for graduation. Registration will close April 1.…