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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…
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Applications for need-based financial aid for current undergraduate students are due April 1
To be considered for need-based financial aid (grants, loans and student employment) for the 2026-27 school year, you must submit the FAFSA, the CSS profile and the CWRU financial aid application. Your required forms are due by April 1. Those who do not file the required documents by April 1…
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Breaking Boundaries Forum: The Science and Practice of Well-Being and Resilience
Join the Office of the Provost for a Breaking Boundaries Forum focused on the science and practice of well-being and resilience. Mental health is a critical global issue spanning many disciplines, and this forum connects foundational research on resilience with its application in clinical…
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The Blueprint for a “Massively Better Healthcare System”
Join CWRU Entrepreneurship on March 18 in Sears think[box] for a talk hosted by digital health entrepreneur and author of Massively Better Healthcare, Halle Tecco. Listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 among many other entrepreneurial accolades, Tecco founded Rock Health in 2010, a venture fund dedicated to…
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Second-half physical education (PHED) courses begin March 16; spaces still available
If you signed up for a second-half PHED course, don’t forget they begin on Monday, March 16, and the drop/add deadline for second-half courses is Friday, March 20. Still looking to complete a requirement for Physical Education or Wellness? Space is available in some second-half PHED courses, and…
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Strategic Networking and Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn Skills Lab
Join CWRU Entrepreneurship Friday, March 20, in Sears think[box] for a skills lab focused on strategic networking and professional LinkedIn development, hosted by certified professional career coach Michelle Halloran. With over 20 years of experience in LinkedIn coaching, career strategy, branding…
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Register to table at the Student Organizations Expo
The Office of Undergraduate Admission invites student groups to participate in a student activities fair that will be held during admitted student open houses this spring. Registered groups and organizations will showcase their student organizations to newly admitted students on Thursdays this…
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Pitch Playground
Born from the request of a student, Pitch Playground is the ideal platform for all aspiring entrepreneurs to hone their skills in a low-pressure environment. Teams and individuals who register will have the opportunity to get real-time feedback from industry experts and mentors invited to form a…
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Light the Campus: Day of Remembrance 2026
Each year, Case Western Reserve University lights a part of campus to remember community members and their loved ones who have passed away. Students, faculty and staff can submit names to be read during the ceremony. The Light the Campus ceremony will be held on Monday, March 2, at 5 p.m. on the…