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First Year Information

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Spring Comedian: Atsuko Okatsuka
The University Program Board is hosting Atsuko Okatsuka for this year’s Spring Comedian. Atsuko is an award-winning comedian and actress known for her high-energy performances, viral moments and signature bowl cut. Her latest stand-up special FATHER premiered on Hulu and internationally on Disney+,…
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Plan ahead for registration
Fall course registration will open for first-year undergraduates on Tuesday, April 14, at 7 a.m. Eastern. This information is also listed in SIS in the Classes & Enrollment tile. If interested, students can currently register for summer courses as well, which opened on Monday, March 30.To…
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Celebrate undergraduate research and creative projects at Intersections
Celebrate undergraduate research and creative projects at Intersections on Friday, April 17, from 11:30 to 2 p.m. in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center.The Undergraduate Research Office (URO) hosts Intersections three times each year to showcase the innovation and creativity of…
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Course withdrawal and Pass/No Pass deadline for first-year students is April 27
Monday, April 27, is the deadline for first-year undergraduates to withdraw from individual courses, elect the pass/no pass (P/NP) grading option for one course or withdraw entirely from the current semester.Note that you may continue to process these requests in SIS until 11:59 p.m. ET, but staff…
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Check out opportunities to participate in Legacy Week
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership and the Spirit Committee are planning Legacy Week, which will be held April 20–25. Legacy Week is a celebration of the unique history of Case Western Reserve University. The week allows each university department, school and student organization to…
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Attend a student town hall on preventing sex discrimination and harassment
Case Western Reserve University is committed to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. All students are invited to attend a town hall meeting to hear updates on the university's programs to prevent sex discrimination and harassment on campus and, importantly, to hear from students…
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ASL@KSL Craft Event and Art Exhibit
Join the Kelvin Smith Library, CWRU American Sign Language (ASL) Club, and Professor November's Class for an art gallery exhibit and craft event on Friday, April 3, from 12:45 to 2 p.m.Use a template or create your own drawing with KSL’s art supplies and collage materials to answer the question,…
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Mid-semester grades + finish the semester strong
Mid-semester grades are now available in the Student Information System (SIS). You can view them by selecting “Grades” from the drop-down menu in the academics section of the main student center screen. These grades are for advisory purposes only, which means they are not part of your official…
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Planning to take a summer course at another school? Complete an Off-Campus Study Request Form.
Are you planning to take one or more courses at another college or university this summer? You will need to complete an Off-Campus Study Request Form. Note that any courses taken outside of the United States or presented on an international transcript will need to be reviewed by the Office of…
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Showcase your student organization at Springfest
Springfest is an annual festival and concert each year before finals to help students de-stress and enjoy the end of the semester. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 25. If interested, your club can sign up for the chance to be at Springfest from 3 to 8 p.m. Interested clubs can…