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Welcome to Campus New Graduate Students! (In-Person)
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This event is for new spring 2026 graduate students. Join us for these sessions:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Check-in, get your free t-shirt and RTA sticker
9 AM - 10 AM: International Student Orientation (Mandatory for international students only). Please also register for this specific session (below).
10 AM - 12:10 PM: Orientation Sessions Including:
- Title IX (Mandatory)
- Public Safety
- University Health and Counseling Services
- University Technology
12:25 - 1:45 PM: Building Your Support Network Lunch
1:50 - 2:50 PM: Orientation Sessions Including:
- Graduate Student Council
- School of Graduate Studies
2:55 - 3:25 PM: School of Medicine, School of Engineering, and College of Arts Orientation Sessions
Register to attend this event and let us know your t-shirt size and any food restrictions. Breakfast and lunch are provided!
You can get your ID Card on this day. Please have a photo-ID ready to show (driver's license, state ID card, passport/visa) in order to pick up your new student ID.
Transportation, Parking, and Directions to Thwing Center:
Thwing Center Address
11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106. Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZBrU4a1NmXXAV3LaA
Parking Garage
The closest parking garage is the Campus Center Garage (Lot 53) located at 11173 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 (between Severance Hall and Kelvin Smith Library). Parking Garage Fees: 0 - 30 Minutes (Free) – up to $10 maximum/day. Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yr6NmMna7xygmmez5
Street Parking
Street parking is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis on East Boulevard (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JRgthhdbkP3JfqYCA). Please see the meter for applicable rates and time restrictions.
CWRU Shuttle
The closest CWRU shuttle stop (Commuter route) is the Thwing Center stop. Check transloc for live tracking: https://cwruuh.transloc.com/routes
RTA Bus
The closest public bus stops:
-In front of Thwing: Euclid Av & Adelbert Rd Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uvRVum6GJY5ibCyv6)
-Across the street from Thwing: Adelbert Rd Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/eFScQw5ovXNpo7J46)
Check https://www.riderta.com/routes for details. The Thwing Center address is 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.
RTA Rail
The closest public rail stop is the Little Italy - University Circle Rapid Station. Check https://www.riderta.com/routes for details.
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Check-in, get your free t-shirt and RTA sticker
9 AM - 10 AM: International Student Orientation (Mandatory for international students only). Please also register for this specific session (below).
10 AM - 12:10 PM: Orientation Sessions Including:
- Title IX (Mandatory)
- Public Safety
- University Health and Counseling Services
- University Technology
12:25 - 1:45 PM: Building Your Support Network Lunch
1:50 - 2:50 PM: Orientation Sessions Including:
- Graduate Student Council
- School of Graduate Studies
2:55 - 3:25 PM: School of Medicine, School of Engineering, and College of Arts Orientation Sessions
Register to attend this event and let us know your t-shirt size and any food restrictions. Breakfast and lunch are provided!
You can get your ID Card on this day. Please have a photo-ID ready to show (driver's license, state ID card, passport/visa) in order to pick up your new student ID.
Transportation, Parking, and Directions to Thwing Center:
Thwing Center Address
11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106. Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZBrU4a1NmXXAV3LaA
Parking Garage
The closest parking garage is the Campus Center Garage (Lot 53) located at 11173 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 (between Severance Hall and Kelvin Smith Library). Parking Garage Fees: 0 - 30 Minutes (Free) – up to $10 maximum/day. Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yr6NmMna7xygmmez5
Street Parking
Street parking is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis on East Boulevard (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JRgthhdbkP3JfqYCA). Please see the meter for applicable rates and time restrictions.
CWRU Shuttle
The closest CWRU shuttle stop (Commuter route) is the Thwing Center stop. Check transloc for live tracking: https://cwruuh.transloc.com/routes
RTA Bus
The closest public bus stops:
-In front of Thwing: Euclid Av & Adelbert Rd Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uvRVum6GJY5ibCyv6)
-Across the street from Thwing: Adelbert Rd Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/eFScQw5ovXNpo7J46)
Check https://www.riderta.com/routes for details. The Thwing Center address is 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.
RTA Rail
The closest public rail stop is the Little Italy - University Circle Rapid Station. Check https://www.riderta.com/routes for details.
Food Provided (Breakfast and Lunch will be provided)
Agenda
Upcoming Events
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 1:00 AM
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 1:05 AM
All Around Campus
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 1:05 AM
GRADventure In-Person Scavenger Hunt
This Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive way to get to get to know campus by answering questions about campus and taking photos of campus buildings and spots.
CLICK REGISTER TO BEGIN THE GAME!
The game is open from January 5 - January 18.
Prizes (based on most correct answers and photo uploads):
-First Place: $100 gift card
-Second place: $50 gift card
-The next 4 top scorers: $25 gift card
We will email the winners the week of January 18.
***This game is open to new Graduate Studies students only***
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 1:00 AM
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 1:05 AM
Online Event
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 1:05 AM
GRADventure Virtual Scavenger Hunt
This Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive way to get to get to know campus by answering questions about campus buildings, history, and hot spots.
CLICK REGISTER TO BEGIN THE GAME!
The game is open from January 5 - January 18.
Prizes (Based on most correct answers):
-First Place: $100 gift card
-Second place: $50 gift card
-The next 4 top scorers: $25 gift card
We will email the winners during the week of January 18.
***This game is open to new Graduate Studies students only***
International Student VISA/OISRE Late Orientation Spring 2026
Meet the staff from the Visa & Immigration Services & Advisors (VISA) Office and the Office of International Student Resources and Engagement (OISRE). Learn about very important immigration regulations associated with your visa status, as well as information on transitioning well to studying at CWRU and in the United States.
Note: This is a live Zoom session
Past Events
Fri, Jan 09, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online Event
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Welcome from Graduate Studies Online Session
This event is for new spring 2026 Graduate Studies students. Meet the Graduate Studies staff and get your new student questions answered.
Where
Thwing Center, Room 201
11111 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OHIO 44106, United States
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