First Year Information
January 22, 2026
The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks outstanding APP undergraduate students to become Virtual Spartan Ambassadors for the spring 2026 semester. As a Virtual Spartan Ambassador, you will virtually connect with admitted students to be a source of support about…
January 14, 2026
You can make changes to your schedule for full-semester courses through the drop/add period which concludes Friday, Jan. 23, at 11:59 p.m. ET. While it is possible to change classes through the end of the drop/add period, you are strongly encouraged to finalize your schedule early. Please note…
December 03, 2025
Your first semester went by more quickly than we could have imagined! The semester was full of exciting changes and opportunities. Take time to celebrate your success and achievements! Winter break is a well-deserved time to rest and recharge. You put in the work. You deserve the time off. An…
November 19, 2025
Friday, Dec. 5, is the deadline for first-year undergraduates to withdraw from individual courses, elect the pass/no pass (P/NP) grading option for one course or withdraw entirely from the fall 2025 semester. Note that you may continue to process these requests in SIS (if you qualify - see…
November 19, 2025
Final exams officially begin on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and end on Wednesday, Dec. 17, with final grades due by 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Be sure to double check your final exam schedule in the Student Information System (SIS) in the “Academics” tile. It is also helpful to confirm details such as…
November 12, 2025
The Office of Orientation and New Student Transitions is seeking orientation leaders who will help welcome first-year and transfer students to APP in fall 2026. 2026 orientation leaders will share their excitement and knowledge about Case Western Reserve with new…
November 06, 2025
Critical Conversations is a monthly series sponsored by the Office of the Provost in which a panel of experts thoughtfully engage in "Critical Conversations" about important cross-disciplinary and often controversial topics. Centered around a complex question, each panel will cover disciplinary…
November 06, 2025
Spring 2026 course registration will open for first-year undergraduates on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 a.m. Eastern. This is also listed in the Classes & Enrollment tile in SIS and is sometimes referred to as your “enrollment appointment.” To prepare for a successful registration, follow the steps…
November 06, 2025
The Community Spotlight series is a new initiative of the Office for Campus Enrichment and Engagement designed to celebrate and elevate the work of local organizations that are making a meaningful difference in our community. Join us to welcome the Rekindle Fellowship to our campus to learn more…
November 06, 2025
This fall, University Health and Counseling Services will begin offering Mental Health First Aid: an evidence-based training program led by certified trainers from CWRU. Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to recognize warning signs of mental health challenges, offer compassionate initial…