Table Of Contents

1. About This Newsletter
2. CWRU Building Access & Student IDs
3. Class of 2026 Graduates!
4. Career Management Office
5. Fowler Center Updates
6. WSOM Student Clubs
7. CWRU Campus Groups Calendar of Events
8. Registrar's Office & WSOM Academic Calendar
9. SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines
10. Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar
11. Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar
12. CWRU Student Resources
13. Newsletter Archives
14. Newsletter Submissions

STUDENT ID REMINDER

As a follow-up to CWRU's Friday, January 9th email about CWRU building access 
(Accessing CWRU Buildings as of Mon, Jan 12, 2026), Weatherhead School of Management is working to ensure that all enrolled students have an active CWRU ID.


Please remember to carry your CWRU campus ID with you at all times. 

Your ID may be required for access to campus buildings, including Peter B. Lewis and the Tinkham Veale Student Center. These measures are in place to support the safety and well-being of our campus community.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY 2026

Please complete the following form to submit your visa letter request for guests traveling to Cleveland for Commencement: 
2026 Visa Letter Request - Google Forms

Once submitted, you should receive your letter within 48 hours.

A separate form must be completed for each guest.

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GRADUATE STAFF POSITIONS IN CWRU RESIDENCE LIFE

The Office of Residence Life at Case Western Reserve University is still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Graduate Staff positions until February 11th!

Our Graduate Staff positions offer hands-on experience in managing residential communities, crisis response, program development, and student support. 

To learn more about the ARCD and GRD roles, please visit: https://case.edu/studentlife/residence/join-our-team/graduate-opportunities.

If you are interested in connecting with CWRU Residence Life staff and learning more about our Graduate Staff positions, join us for an upcoming information session! February 4, 2026 - Zoom - 2:00 PM EST (click here to register)

BE AWARE OF HIRING SCAMS!

Sadly, recruitment season seems to bring out the scammers who reach out to you appearing to be from legitimate companies with legitimate offers. When in doubt, please reach out to the Center for Career Success or Weatherhead Career Management Office and we will be more than happy to do research to help assure your offer is legitimate. You can always reach us at: careers@case.edu or wsom-cmo@case.edu. 

Identifying a scam job offer or posting is crucial to protecting yourself from fraud. Please review THIS DOCUMENT for red flags to watch out for and how to protect yourself!

2026 IMPACT INVESTING COMPETITION

The Fowler Center is excited to announce the seventh annual Impact Investing Competition, taking place on February 20th, 2026, from 12:00 to 6:30 PM EST in the Peter B Lewis Building, Rooms 201 & 203. This event is open to all Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) students.

The competition offers students valuable opportunities to learn, network with experienced professionals, and collaborate to demonstrate their skills and innovative ideas. Participants will tackle real-world challenges, applying business skills while deepening their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Teams of three to five CWRU undergraduate or graduate students are invited to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded to top placing teams. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!  Completed registration application is due by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Career Fair Prep with Women in Business

FINANCE PATHWAY NETWORKING

Fri, Feb 6 | 12 - 2:30 PM


This signature event brings together industry professionals, alumni, and students to explore career paths across corporate finance, banking, investments, fintech, and more.


It will be an incredible opportunity to gain real-world insights and build meaningful relationships.


REGISTER BY SCANNING THE QR CODE or CLICKING HERE!

Apply for the GBSA Executive Board!

Want leadership experience and access to important networking opportunities? Apply to be on the 2026-2027 GBSA Executive Board!

Applicants are expected to review the GBSA Executive Board Roles and Responsibilities document prior to applying and understand the responsibilities and time commitment associated with each role.

President and Executive Vice President candidates will run together as a ticket.

As outlined in GBSA governance guidelines, all applicants are required to meet with the current position holder prior to applying. See the roles and responsibilities for the current exec's emails. 

Applications are due February 13th!

Case Concert Choir Choral Spectrum Concert

Fri, Feb 20th | 7:30pm | Maltz Performing Arts Center

MEET THE REGISTRAR: Wendy Jelinek, MNO

Weatherhead graduate students are invited to contact the Weatherhead Registrar's Office for questions related to registration, course offerings and academic policies.

Director of Registrar Services
Registrar's Office
150 Peter B. Lewis Building
waj2@case.edu

SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines

• Full-semester courses (“Regular Academic Session”) –
  1/23/26

• Partial semester courses (“Dynamically Dated Session”) –
  Day before the first class meeting date

• Virtual courses (“Virtual Session 1,” “Virtual Session 2,” or “Virtual Regular Session”) –
  See deadlines posted in Online MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar

Full-time MBA and Specialty Master's Programs follow the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar". 3-credit hour courses also follow this calendar.

Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead's Online and Part-Time/Professional MBA programs follow the "Online MBA Academic Calendar". This is a different academic calendar than the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar" above and may apply to 3-credit hour courses.