Are you the parent or family member of a Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) international student? If you're planning a trip to visit your student, find out about local accommodations, the Cleveland area and what it offers, or local and regional travel options.
When you send your student to CWRU, our office will be a hub for support, growth, and development. We will assist in their success by connecting them to extracurricular resources and leadership opportunities. Find more information for parents and families of CWRU students.
Please contact the Office of International Student Resources and Engagement staff if you have additional questions.
Are you bringing your family to campus?
Are you a CWRU international student who is or will be living on campus with your family? The Office of International Student Resources and Engagement is here to help.
If you decide to bring your family with you, please review the VISA website for important considerations such as the cost of living, health insurance, and childcare and school.
What about family housing?
Knowing where you will live while attending Case Western Reserve University is essential to your planning process. With options for undergraduate students, graduate students, and families, we can provide you the resources to help you secure your living arrangements. Learn more about on campus housing and graduate student housing.
What about child care programs?
Child care programs are offered to all members of the CWRU community including all eligible faculty, staff, postdocs and students. There are several child care discounts available. Review beneficial parenting resources and find more information about child care in Ohio.
Where can my family enjoy fun activities?
Amusement Parks and Family Fun
- Cedar Point
- Fun-N-Stuff
- Swings-N-Things
- Whirlyball
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Dave & Buster’s
Museums
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Great Lakes Science Center
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- International Women’s Air & Space Museum
Libraries
- Cleveland Public Library
- Cuyahoga County Public Library
- Little Free Library
- Coventry Village Library
- Allen Memorial Medical Library
- ImaginationLibrary.com
Music and Theater
- The Music Settlement
- Fairmount Center
- Beck Center for the Arts
- Karamu House
Programs for International Spouses and Partners
Join the Spouse Support Fellowship offered through the International Student Fellowship/CWRU. Twice a month student spouses and some local volunteers get together for a time of mutual support and friendship. Led by Julie Holt, this group does everything from discussing family and child-raising matters to managing finances and current events. Primarily attended by wives of students, this group also does not discriminate against stay-at-home husbands. Please contact Julie Holt for more information.