Discover Week is a week-long, mandatory program for new and transfer students. Discover Week takes place the week before the fall semester and is designed to help you get acclimated to campus.
The Discover Week 2026 schedule will be shared later this summer.
It is mandatory for you to attend and participate fully. Those who do not attend will miss out on important and necessary information and activities including, but not limited to:
- Finalizing your schedule of classes with your faculty advisor
- Adapting to your residence hall community
- Meeting fellow classmates and returning students
- Learning about the support and resources available to you as a CWRU student
- Establishing mentoring relationships with your resident advisor and orientation leader
Important Dates
Discover Week 2026 will take place August 15-23.
Parent and Family Orientation: August 16-17.
Fall 2026 Move-in:
- All new first-year and transfer students: August 15-16*
- Students from outside the continental U.S.: August 14
*You will be able to indicate a move-in day preference on your housing application, which launches May 7.
Classes begin August 24.