First Year Information

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

CCEL Serves offers students a variety of structured opportunities to get involved in community service. Students can opt to serve one time or once in a while through Flex Serves, or on a weekly basis throughout a semester with Semester Serves. Check out available opportunities on the CCEL…

Help first-year students move into residence halls at Case Western Reserve University on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, faculty and staff members will serve as greeters for new students and their families—both in residence halls and at car unloading stations.…

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…

As the spring semester draws to a close, you may be thinking ahead to how you can continue your academic and social journey during the summer months. Case Western Reserve offers a wide range of opportunities to do just that—through summer courses, undergraduate research, expanded housing, meal…

Fall course registration will open for first-year undergraduates on Tuesday, April 15, 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 31. To…