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First Year Information

FYI to return Jan. 16—enjoy your break! 
FYI will return with our first issue of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024. As you finish up finals and prepare for a restful break please make note of these important dates: Friday, Dec. 13: Reading day Wednesday, Dec. 18: Final exams end, dining halls close at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec.…
First-year course registration is tomorrow
Spring 2025 course registration will open for first-year undergraduates on Friday, Nov. 22, 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…
Thanksgiving break reminders
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, ӰƵ will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. University offices will also close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27.  Residence halls will remain open during Thanksgiving break and dining halls will operate on a revised…
Extended virtual course registration drop-in hours available Nov. 22
On the morning of first-year registration—Friday Nov. 22 from 7 to 9 a.m.—the Undergraduate Advising Support Office will be offering extended virtual drop-in hours to assist with troubleshooting any registration-related questions. You can access virtual drop-ins online. Drop-ins will continue per…
Career Connections Information Sessions
First-year undergraduate students interested in gaining exposure to their desired career are invited to attend a Career Connections information session this semester. Learn about opportunities to shadow an alum near your hometown for a day during Spring Break, March 10-14.  Choose one of the two…
Nov. 7: Participate in a major- and career-exploration workshop
Register in CampusGroups: Creating Your Wandering Map: Connecting your interests to academics and your life beyond Thursday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Glennan 400 Earns Explore credit for “University Resources” Inspired by Dr. Katharine Brooks' bestselling book, You Majored in What?:…
Are you ready to declare your major?
Beginning Friday, Nov. 1, you are able to formally declare your major(s) or minor(s). What does this mean for you? Major declaration is the exciting time when you officially declare your academic path for your undergraduate career. That being said, do not feel pressured to declare a major now -…
Your Academic Inquiry Seminar and registration for spring
If you didn’t take your Academic Inquiry Seminar this fall, you will take it this spring. You will see a hold in your spring schedule for a three-credit course: “AIQS 851S.” That is to remind you that you need to keep room in your schedule for three credits. As you might recall, you completed your…
Fall Intersections registration deadlines
Fall Intersections Undergraduate Research Poster Session is Friday, Dec. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. Intersections is a celebration of undergraduate research at CWRU, and undergraduate researchers at any stage of the research process are…
Attend the Power of Diversity Lecture Series featuring Todd Green and Homayra Ziad
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement sponsors the Power of Diversity Lecture Series to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and civic education and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Now in its 10th year, the series includes distinguished…