First Year Information

A note from Travis Apgar, Vice President for Student Affairs

A note from the Office of Multicultural Affairs

A note from the Office of Greek Life

The drop/add period continues until Friday, Sept. 4, at 11:59 p.m. ET. While it is possible to change classes until this deadline, you are strongly encouraged to finalize your schedule early.Please note special drop/add deadlines for half-semester courses and dynamically dated courses:First-half…

Stress and self-doubt can creep up, especially during finals. You might start doubting yourself and your skills due to difficult assignments or exams. This stress can feel difficult to overcome, especially when confronting challenges you may not have faced before.Here are a few steps to work…

Your first year at Case Western Reserve was filled with new beginnings and experiences. You built new routines, explored new courses, made new friends, joined clubs and organizations, participated in university traditions and so much more.As your first year ends you may already be thinking towards…

The Cleveland Asian Festival is back this year, May 16-17. The festival is volunteer-run and aims to showcase Asian culture and promote the AsiaTown neighborhood of Cleveland.The festival is still seeking volunteers who are ready to take on one or more shifts to provide a strong experience for…

11th Annual Latine CelebrationLatine Celebration is a pre-commencement celebration that recognizes, celebrates and honors the undergraduate, graduate and professional Latine graduates. It is an outstanding accomplishment for our Latine students to receive academic degrees and increase…

ECON 216: Data Visualization for Social Science with AI-Augmented Coding & Analysis introduces a new way to work with data using AI tools.In the course, students use AI coding agents like Claude Code to generate code by giving instructions in plain English. The focus is on reading and checking…

Are you studying abroad during summer or fall 2026 or interested in planning for studying abroad during a later term?The Office of Education Abroad is offering extended drop-in hours during Reading Days on Tuesday, April 27, and Wednesday, April 28. Stop by the Office of Education Abroad in Sears…