orientation

Sunday marked a milestone for members of the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2027: move-in day. As they unloaded suitcases, boxes and bins of items from home, orientation leaders, Spartie and other volunteers greeted them and helped lighten the loads. Now, more than 1,600 first-year and tr...

The start of a new academic year is always a cause for celebration. For the newest Case Western Reserve University students, it is an exciting—albeit uncertain—time. As the members of the Class of 2027 make their way to campus this month, we’re sure they have plenty of questions as they begin their ...

Arriving at college can be intimidating. It may be the first significant amount of time students have spent away from home, and they may be across the country—or even the ocean—from their families and friends. From finding out where classes will be held to discovering the best off-campus locations...

Stepping onto campus for the first time as a Case Western Reserve University student is exciting as you consider your future, what knowledge you will gain here and who you will form friendships with along the way. But there are plenty of uncertainties, too. Even the most basic everyday activities—s...

Orientation planning for fall 2022 is already well underway, and the Office of First-Year Experience and Family Programs is seeking nominations for orientation leaders, who will help welcome another group of first-year and transfer students to Case Western Reserve University. Members of the CWRU co...

Stepping onto campus for the first time as a Case Western Reserve University student is exciting as you consider your future, what knowledge you will gain here and who you will form friendships with along the way. But there are plenty of uncertainties, too. Even the most basic everyday activities—s...

As Case Western Reserve University’s newest class of students arrived on campus this weekend, they were greeted by 150 smiling faces—those of the university’s orientation leaders. Coordinated through the Office of First-Year Experience (FYE) and Family Programs, orientation leaders are student volun...

Stepping onto campus for the first time as a Case Western Reserve University student is exciting as you consider your future, what knowledge you will gain here and who you will form friendships with along the way. But there are plenty of uncertainties, too. Even the most basic everyday activities—s...

When the Class of 2024 and new transfer students joined the Case Western Reserve University community—whether on campus or remotely—earlier this month, their introduction was a bit unconventional. While safety precautions limited opportunities for them to meet others on campus, they engaged in oppor...

Major: Medical anthropology, pre-health trackYear: JuniorHometown: Kolkata, India After two years participating in the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning’s Civic Engagement Scholars Program, Avantika Bhaduri knew she wanted to help new first-year students discover service opportunities at C...