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First Year Information

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Explore resources with The Office of International Student Resources and Engagement
A note for first-year students from the Office of International Student Resources and Engagement
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Helping your student build a foundation for career success
A note for parents from the Center for Career Success
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Establish your professional foundation this fall
A note for students from the Center for Career Success
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Attend the Study Abroad Fair
Join the annual CWRU Study Abroad Fair on Friday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outdoors on the Case Quad. The Study Abroad Fair features all of the various options available to CWRU students: faculty-led CWRU courses that go abroad over school break times, full summer and semester programs…
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Explore majors and minors at the Choices Fair
The annual Choices Fair is an opportunity for you to explore nearly 100 majors and minors at Case Western Reserve University while fulfilling an Explore event requirement. Faculty representatives from various academic departments will be available to answer your questions during this engaging…
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Explore Your Pathway, Be a Force and Ignite the Future
A note for first-year students from Greg Harris, Dean of Students
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Welcome to the start of the new academic year!
A note from Travis Apgar, Vice President for Student Affairs
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Your CWRU community starts with you
A note from the Office of Multicultural Affairs
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An experience with exponential potential
A note from the Office of Greek Life
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Drop/Add open until Friday, Sept. 4, for full-semester courses
The drop/add period continues until Friday, Sept. 4, at 11:59 p.m. ET. While it is possible to change classes until this deadline, you are strongly encouraged to finalize your schedule early.Please note special drop/add deadlines for half-semester courses and dynamically dated courses:First-half…