Our Motto
"You are WELCOME here. You BELONG here. You are SUPPORTED here. You’ve GOT THIS!"
The Case Western Reserve student experience is a distinctive fusion of rigorous academics, pioneering research and dynamic campus life, all experienced in the heart of University Circle—one of the nation’s most culturally rich and vibrant districts.
Our Mission
Through knowledge, discovery and doing – Transformation
We create the conditions for every student to belong, discover, grow and make an impact.
The Division of Student Affairs fosters a welcoming environment, meaningful connections, developmental experiences and comprehensive support that enable students to transition, thrive and succeed—turning curiosity into discovery, experience into growth and aspiration into purposeful impact.
Our Vision
We are a force that moves the world
We strive to be distinguished as a world-class student experience—one as dynamic, engaging and transformative as the academic and scholarly environment in which our students learn, discover and grow—enabling every student to thrive personally, academically and professionally—graduate prepared for the challenges of today, and tomorrow, and have a meaningful impact on the world.
Our Action
Impact in motion
Create a culture of belonging and well-being
- Strive to ensure that every student develops meaningful connections to peers, mentors, organizations and the community.
- Build a coordinated culture of physical, mental, emotional and social well-being that connects students with university and community resources.
Connect students to Cleveland and the world
- Integrate Cleveland’s world-class cultural, intellectual and professional assets into the student experience while cultivating cultural fluency, global perspective and an appreciation for the many influences which make up the human experience.
- Create opportunities for students to engage meaningfully with communities, cultures and ideas locally, nationally and globally.
Expand experiences that prepare students for what’s next
- Expand opportunities and access to experiential learning, research, internships, leadership, community engagement and other experiences that translate learning into relevant real-world impact.
- Partner with faculty, corporate partners, alumni and community leaders and organizations to help students develop the adaptability, judgment and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled world.
Cultivate purposeful impact
- Equip students to make thoughtful, ethical and meaningful contributions in their communities, professions and the world.
- Develop the judgment, resilience, perspective and adaptability to navigate the complexity of a rapidly advancing technological world.