First Year Information

Final exams officially begin on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and end on Wednesday, Dec. 17, with final grades due by 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. 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…

Friday, Dec. 5, 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 fall 2025 semester. Note that you may continue to process these requests in SIS (if you qualify - see…

The Office of Orientation and New Student Transitions is seeking orientation leaders who will help welcome first-year and transfer students to Case Western Reserve University in fall 2026. 2026 orientation leaders will share their excitement and knowledge about Case Western Reserve with new…

Join Sears think[box] for a hands-on, DIY lantern workshop. You’ll assemble your own glowing lantern while learning the basics of circuitry. After completing the LED circuit, personalize your lantern by adding festive embossing designs using the Open Press Project's 3D printed press and 3D printed…

Critical Conversations is a monthly series sponsored by the Office of the Provost in which a panel of experts thoughtfully engage in "Critical Conversations" about important cross-disciplinary and often controversial topics. Centered around a complex question, each panel will cover disciplinary…

Spring 2026 course registration will open for first-year undergraduates on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 a.m. Eastern. This is also listed in the Classes & Enrollment tile in SIS and is sometimes referred to as your “enrollment appointment.” To prepare for a successful registration, follow the steps…

The Community Spotlight series is a new initiative of the Office for Campus Enrichment and Engagement designed to celebrate and elevate the work of local organizations that are making a meaningful difference in our community. Join us to welcome the Rekindle Fellowship to our campus to learn more…

This fall, University Health and Counseling Services will begin offering Mental Health First Aid: an evidence-based training program led by certified trainers from CWRU. Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to recognize warning signs of mental health challenges, offer compassionate initial…

Join Paws for a Cause and Kelvin Smith Library on Friday, Oct. 31, from noon to 2 p.m. on the library’s first floor for therapy dog cuddles, pet-themed craft, a costume contest with prizes and snacks. Students who attend in a costume will be entered into a raffle to win one of four $25 gift…

Beginning Nov. 1, you are able to formally declare your major(s) or minor(s). What does this mean for you? Major declaration is the exciting time when you officially declare your academic path for your undergraduate career. That being said, do not feel pressured to declare a major now. You have…