FALL 2025 MBA DROP-IN HOURS BEGIN ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25!
Have a quick question? Drop-in hours are for students to stop by for 10-15 minutes, without an appointment.
If you have something more complex that requires more time, please use THIS LINK to schedule an appointment to ensure we have enough time to chat. FALL 2025 - IMPORTANT DATES Please bookmark the 2025 - 2026 WSOM Graduate Academic Calendarin your browser!
Refer to the official academic calendar prior to making travel plans. Students are expected to be available for midterm and final exams, as outlined in your class syllabi.
Mon, Aug 25: First day of Fall 2025 classes
Mon, Sept 1: No Classes/CWRU Closed - Labor Day Holiday
Fri, Sept 5: Last day to drop or add a class without financial penalty
Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 17: Midterm Week for MBAC core classes (elective midterm exam dates are determined by individual professors)
Mon, Oct 20 & Tue, Oct 21: No Classes - Fall Break (MBAP 472 students will have class on Mon, Oct 20 @ 7:45 PM)
Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 28: No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Dec 8: Last day of Fall 2025 classes
Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15: Final Exam Week (elective final exam dates are determined by individual professors)
CWRU On-Campus Employment
All CWRU students should use INTERFOLIO to search for on-campus employment.
CLICK HERE to create your CWRU account and search for available opportunities.
CAREER SERVICES OPEN HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025 | PBL 1st Floor Atrium
Stop by before or after classes to meet the Career Services team!
Enjoy free snacks and helpful resources as you start the new semester.
WEATHERHEAD WOMEN IN BUSINESS CLUB
Weatherhead Women in Business is looking for a VP of Finance for the 2025-2026 school year. The Vice President of Finance plays a key strategic and operational role in managing the financial health of the club. This position focuses on the budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring transparency in all monetary matters for Weatherhead Women in Business.
As a member of the Executive Board, the VP of Finance contributes to the overall direction and success of the club’s mission. This position is open to both graduate and undergraduate students.
The last day for submissions is Friday, September 5th. APPLY HERE!
We're excited to invite you to College Fest 2025 – an unforgettable experience at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Click here to register!
Location: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Date/Time: September 3rd , 6-9p.m.
College Fest is a great way to meet local employers and discover what Northeast Ohio has to offer, all in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you're exploring internships, looking for full-time opportunities or just curious about the region, this event is your chance to make connections and find your place in the Land!
Here’s what to expect:
A chance to meet top employers in a causal setting
Free food and giveaways
Explore the Rock Hall with fellow students
No suits, no stress, no resumes – just bring your curiosity and good vibes!
Event is completely Free! Used and useful items Donated by ISF friends and your fellow students. Don't miss the opportunity to find the perfect pieces for your apartment. Students arrived in Spring 2025/ arriving Summer & Fall will be our first priority.
Wanna start something? Get involved in CWRU Entrepreneurship!
Join us on Saturday, August 23 for our annual CWRU Entrepreneurship Open House! Come meet students who have participated in our premier programs such as Veale Snyder Fellows; THINK, DO, THRIVE Grants and the Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition. Plus, meet our Veale Incubator tenants, and other students from our partner programs like xLab and ThinkImpact across campus. You'll also get an opportunity to meet our staff and learn how to engage with us throughout your time at CWRU, and to learn more about the Sears think[box] and how to get involved there.
While you're here, enter the raffle for a chance to win CWRU Entrepreneur swag!
Mend, don't spend. Repair, don't throw. Let's collectively grow!
Learn to fix everyday objects with the help of experienced coaches to reduce waste and save money. Fixing together builds community.
Help unload deliveries, unbox and sort food, provide expiration dates and inventory numbers, and shelve items.
There are two shifts available for Monday volunteering - 3:30-5:15 pm, and 5:15-7:00 pm. You can opt to sign up for one or both shifts when you register.
Join us on Tuesday, August 26 for THINKFast. Learn the important skill of pitching an idea at THINKFast, a lightning round idea session where students are given a problem and have 15 minutes to come up with a solution!
Representatives from the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship host this fun and exciting experience, and the winning team gets to take home a swag bag of prizes.
Need help making the most of your study time? Stop in for personalized support in time management, course organization or study strategies. Whether you're looking for ways to stay focused, need help creating an effective study schedule, or want to learn new note-taking techniques, our coaches are available to help.
Come out to shop CWRU Farm's own seasonal produce - locally-grown goodies cared for and harvested by our Farm Food Program staff and student interns at the University Farm in Hunting Valley!
The Farm Food Program team will be set up and open for sales at the farm's greenhouse every other Thursday throughout the harvest season (including into falll!) to make sure the fruits of our labor end up on your plates!
Selection of available produce may will vary depending on seasonal availability.
*Cash-free event - we can accept credit card, Venmo, and Paypal.
Come meet incoming and returning international students at this event! There will be games, Snacks, refreshments, giveaways, fun and more!! The Office of International Student Resources and Engagement (OISRE) welcomes you!!
Each week we meet at the Veale Rock Wall 6-8:30 PM to climb, hang out, and learn new skills! We teach different climbing and rope management skills each week during our education hour from 6:30-7:30. Feel free to stop by even if you can't make the whole meeting!
Join us on Friday, August 29 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a roundtable discussion with Matt Glickman, Founder and Senior Advisor at Promise Venture Studio.
Discover the treasures of the Cleveland Museum of Art on this exclusive overview tour! Whether you're an art enthusiast or just curious, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the museum as an academic and personal resource. You'll get an inside look at the extensive library, stunning art galleries, art garden, and more. Join us to uncover the stories behind the collections and learn how you can make the most of all the museum has to offer.
Join the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent for World Benefit on Wednesday September 3rd (virtual) at 5 PM EST for an information session about our Business for World Benefit Clinic program for the Fall 2025 semester.
The program trains and supports teams of students to serve as researchers, project managers, and consultants for companies that aim to assess and improve their social and environmental impact.
The project ranges from calculating carbon emissions & analyzing data, materiality assessments, road-mapping for B Corp Certification, undergoing B Impact Assessment (BIA) to increase the score on BIA, developing Recycle program, strategic consulting, customer profiling & outreach and many more.
The time commitment expected is about 3-4 hours per week.
Schedule for the Fall 2025 Business for World Benefit Clinic:
Info session: Sept 3rd
Student applications due: Sept 7th
Teams announced: Sep 10th
Student orientation (virtual): Sep 11th at 5pm
Projects start: Sep 15th
Interim project presentations (virtual): Sep 26 at noon
Student closing presentations (in-person): Nov 21
Final Deliverables to the client: Dec 5th
Attending this info-session does not commit you to the program. You will have the opportunity to apply to participate after the event. Students from all majors and programs are welcome to attend and apply to participate in the program.
Join us for a heated power vinyasa class at Yogavita Little Italy, on the second floor at 2026 Murray Hill Rd! Expect an energizing practice, so be sure to bring a yoga mat if you have one, as well as a water bottle.
Please arrive about 10 minutes before class starts to check in as there are limited spots and we will be sharing the studio space with non-CWRU community members. Additionally, the door to the studio will be locked once class begins. We look forward to seeing you in class!
This workshop is designed to help international students explore job search strategies, learn about available resources, and understand key steps for finding employment in the U.S. and on campus. Join us to gain practical tips and guidance to support your career journey.
Looking for a new way to get organized this semester? Join the Academic Support Resources team to learn the basics of Notion. We'll help you set up a system that allows you to organize course materials, notes and assignments all in one easily accessible place.
Bring your laptop or tablet with the Notion app installed to this working session.
This information session is an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a Peer Health Educator, and learn how you can be part of building a healthier campus.
What is a Peer Health Educator?
CWRU Peer Health Educators (PHE) are students who are committed to creating a culture of wellness within the CWRU community. The purpose of the program is to advocate for and promote health choices, personal well-being and community safety through leadership, education, and awareness. Peer Health Educators provide workshops services, and events to meet the health and wellness needs of CWRU students.
Discover the treasures of the Cleveland Botanical Garden on this exclusive overview tour! Whether you're a plant enthusiast or simply curious, this tour provides a unique opportunity to explore the botanical garden as both an academic and personal resource. You'll get an inside look at the cozy library, glasshouses, stunning gardens, a butterfly release, and more. Join us to learn how you can make the most of all the botanical garden has to offer.
The in-person Spoken English Language Program Conversation Hour is open to any CWRU graduate students, postdocs, employees, undergraduates, and spouses/partners of CWRU students/employees who would like to participate in conversations and discussions in English. The sessions are designed for those whom English is not their first language. Sessions provide a relaxing, friendly, fun, and intellectual platform to practice academic and social English with groups of people from all around the world. It's a great chance to meet others and increase English skills. You are welcome to come and go anytime during the meeting time.
Join us on Tuesday, September 9 for the Networking Roundtable.
Do you have an idea for an invention but are struggling with next steps? Are you considering founding or participating in a startup company, and looking to receive feedback? Join us for an action-packed, quick mentoring event focused on providing CWRU faculty, students and alumni with an opportunity to share their idea—whether just conceptual or ready for launch—with experienced inventors, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators.
The mentors bring valuable experience from the Northeast Ohio entrepreneurial ecosystem. Mentors are TBD and will be shared here as the information becomes available.
Invest 1.5 hours, gain actionable insights and expand your network.
Learn how you can make a global impact through Venture4Impact!
The Fowler Center is proud to introduce Venture4Impact, a university-wide social enterprise pitch competition. This initiative is designed to empower CWRU students to develop and launch for-profit ventures that address the globe's most pressing social and environmental challenges, in direct alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The purpose of the competition is to provide a platform for students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems, fostering a spirit of innovation and sustainable value creation. Venture4Impact connects students with the Fowler Center's mission, offering a unique opportunity for hands-on learning in social entrepreneurship, complete with expert mentorship and valuable networking opportunities.
Join us for an engaging info session to discover how students and professionals work together to solve pressing social and environmental challenges while gaining real-world experience.
In this session, we will cover:
- What Venture4Impact is and its mission
- How you can apply your skills to create sustainable change
- Q&A with program leaders
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in social entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, or making a positive impact.
Come with your curiosity — leave with a plan to change the world!
Think you have what it takes to run a company? Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is the proven strategy where entrepreneurs, backed by investors, acquire and manage small businesses generating $5M to $15M in revenue. For over 30 years, the Weatherhead School of Management has trained and guided future CEOs, with more than 44 alumni becoming business owners through ETA. The new ETA Club connects students to the vibrant Northeast Ohio ETA ecosystem, featuring real-world entrepreneurs, hands-on learning, and coming soon, the ETA Pitch Competition, where your big idea could be the next success story.
Cleveland Cultural Gardens:
79th Annual One World Day 2025
August 24 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Explore the world in your own backyard – at the 79th annual One World Day. The day features a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens, a Parade of Flags, and ethnic food, music and dance in all our Cultural Gardens. One of Cleveland’s finest and most festive events.
The VISA Office is open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, even during summer! We are located in Crawford Hall, Suite 215.
We have virtual chat advising available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11am to 1pm. Access virtual chat at https://case.edu/visa/international-students during posted chat hours. You are also welcome to contact us for an in-person, phone, or virtual appointment. Please schedule an appointment with a VISA staff member at https://case.edu/visa/about/make-appointment.
OPT & CPT Workshops
Check back here for Fall 2025 OPT and CPT Workshops!If you're still planning to apply for OPT or CPT, you can view the recorded presentation which goes over the application process, student responsibilities, and other important considerations in detail. You can view the presentation by going to our website and scroll down to "Practical Training Resources".
Care Anytime:
Nurse on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.2450
Counselor on-call (after hours and on weekends): 216.368.587
Timely Care
If you are off campus and are feeling under the weather, or could use some support, know that TimelyCare is avaialable to you anytime, anywhere. All CWRU, CIA, CIM and KSU Podiatry students can all access TimelyCare at no-cost!
What Services are Available?
Talk Now- 24/7 in the moment mental health support.
Scheduled Counseling- scheduled visits with a licensed counselor, including nights and weekends.
Medical Visits- 24/7, on-demand and scheduled visits with a licensed medical provider.
Workshops and classes- On-demand and live workshops and classes including yoga and meditation.
Download the TimelyCare app through your app store or visit the TimelyCare website to enroll.