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First Year Information

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Undergraduate Advising Support drop-in hours
The drop/add period ends tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 5, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have questions or concerns about your classes, stop by the Undergraduate Advising Support Office (UAS) during drop-in hours on Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. While you’re encouraged to make app...
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Apply to be a campus tour guide
The Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking energetic and friendly students to provide support to admission events for prospective high school students and their families. Applicants should have basic knowledge about Case Western Reserve, strong communication skills and be passionate about CWRU...
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CWRU EMS application information session and mixer
Want to learn more about the CWRU EMS application process? This will be an event specifically geared toward potential applicants seeking more information about the application processes for both Reciprocity and the Spring 2026 EMT course. The event will start with a short presentation on eligibilit...
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Get to know Kelvin Smith Library
KSL is open seven days a week, with overnight hours on Sundays through Thursdays—always remember to bring your CWRU ID to enter the building. Find ways to connect with KSL on the library website, including a new 24-hour chat and appointment scheduler for in-person or zoom support from library staff...
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Explore majors and minors at the Choices Fair
The annual Choices Fair is an opportunity for you to explore nearly 100 majors and minors at Case Western Reserve University while fulfilling an Explore event requirement. Faculty representatives from various academic departments will be available to answer your questions during this engaging event....
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Explore the Citizenship Fair
The Citizenship Fair is an opportunity for students to learn more about resources for community engagement, service and wellness. Campus and community organizations will be represented at the fair to help connect you to the information you need. For first-year students, participation in the Citizen...
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Apply for the Emerging Leaders Program
Don’t miss your opportunity to join the Emerging Leaders Program—a one-semester experience for first-year students to grow as leaders, connect with peers and get involved at Case Western Reserve University. Applications close Monday, Sept. 1, at 11:59 p.m. Students can reach out to Dominic Gattozzi...
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Attend the Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair will feature the many options available to CWRU students: full semester and summer programs abroad; faculty-led CWRU courses that go abroad over school breaks; internships and research abroad, and much more. International representatives of study abroad programs, CWRU faculty ...
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Apply to be a Civic Engagement Scholar
The Civic Engagement Scholars program—coordinated by the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL)—gives students the opportunity to complete civic engagement activities and participate in learning related to our community. Undergraduate and graduate students of all majors can participate. St...
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Cleveland Air Show this weekend
The Cleveland National Air Show returns this weekend, featuring vintage planes, aerobatic maneuvers and performances. Students interested in attending should visit the Cleveland Air Show website for ticket prices and directions. Please note: The show includes loud noises—including sonic booms—that ...