First Year Information

Join the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL) for this spring’s Saturday of Service on April 18. This day of service features on- and off-campus projects throughout the day, including preparing grounds for spring planting, removing trash from a neighborhood corridor, packing meals for…

Final exams officially begin on Thursday, April 30, and end on Thursday, May 7, with final grades due by 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Be sure to double check your final exam schedule in the Student Information System (SIS) in the “Academics” tile. It is also helpful to confirm details such as exam…

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…

The Student Leadership Awards were created by Dr. Dorothy Pijan in 1986 to recognize and honor Case Western Reserve's outstanding undergraduate student leaders. Pijan worked as the director of Thwing Center and Student Activities from 1982-2003, and was a well-respected and nationally known student…

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+,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…