The annual Choices Fair is an opportunity for students to learn about the nearly 100 majors and minors at Case Western Reserve University. Faculty representatives from every academic department will be on-hand to answer questions at this engaging event.
You will also have a chance to discover some of the experiential education and extracurricular opportunities the university offers. Staff representing opportunities for study abroad, undergraduate research, career services and more will also be present.
Student Event Details
The Fall 2026 Choices Fair will be held Friday, September 18, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center.
Pre-registration is available via CampusGroups.
First-year students are highly encouraged to attend the Choices Fair as a part of their Explore Requirements.
Following the Choices Fair, some departments and organizations will host events to help you continue to explore your interests. Check out the upcoming Explore events in CampusGroups; filter by the event tag “Series: Explore Academic Programs”.
Looking for more events? Check out 100+ Ways to Explore on the First-Year Experience and Family Programs website.
Details for Faculty and Staff
Presenter Registration
Registration for the 2026 Choices Fair is now open! Contact Dorien Langezaal for more details.
Recommendations for Pre-Major Advisors
Here are some helpful tips and techniques to encourage student engagement with the fair and maximize their experience.
- Remind students to attend the Choices Fair and share the Choices Fair webpage for additional information on participation.
- Have students develop a list of program resources or booths they’d like to visit during the fair.
- Encourage students to share their experiences at the fair. This could be through check-in conversations at the beginning of class, discussion board posts, or brief reflections.
- Consider having students attend as a “group” to engage in the fair.