Apply

We’ve outlined our application process that will take you from start to finish in a few short steps.

Select your student type* to get started, or jump right in and start your application via the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir.

If you are an international student or a small town rural student, approach the application process based on which student type suits you—whether you're interested in entering as a first-year student, transfer student or in the 3/2 Engineering program.

If you've applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous 12 months, you can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application fee. If you're applying through the College Credit Plus program, review the College Credit Plus application information.

*International students should follow the same application procedures as U.S. students and also provide English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations along with English language exam scores, submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency.

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You should apply as a first-year student if you have not taken college courses after receiving your high school or secondary school diploma. If you've participated in post-secondary education or college courses while in high school, you still are considered a first-year student.

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Once you begin your application, add Case Western Reserve to your list of colleges.

Early Action (non-binding): November 1
Early Decision I (binding): November 1
Pre-Professional Scholars Program: December 1
Early Decision II (binding): January 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Spring semester: November 15*

*Applications received after the November 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous twelve months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application or application fee.

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To complete your application to Case Western Reserve, submit the below materials via the Common App or Coalition with Scoir by the appropriate deadline.

Additional Materials if Applicable

• Official high school transcript
• School Report
• Counselor recommendation
• Two teacher recommendations
• $75 application fee
  • If the application fee will place a financial hardship on your family, choose from the list of indicators on the Common Application or Coalition Application to qualify for a fee waiver. If you received notice you were granted a fee waiver, please indicate as such on the CWRU member page section of the application.
  • SAT 1105
  • ACT 3244
  Applicants to Music Major
  • Arts Supplement, completed via your applicant status portal
  International Students
  • English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations
  • English language exam score submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency or you can submit self-reported scores by completing the form on your applicant portal. Enrolling students will confirm their testing with official score reports.
  • We accept the following language exams and scores for non-native English speakers:
    • Duolingo English Test: 115
    • International English Language Testing System: 7
    • PTE Academic: 61
    • TOEFL iBT: 90 (including Home Edition and Paper Edition tests)
    • Attend a school where the language of instruction is English for two years by the time of graduation
    • Score 630 or higher on the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing section
    • Score 26 or higher on the ACT English
    Early Decision Students
    • The Early Decision Agreement is required for candidates who have chosen to apply via the binding Early Decision plan to Case Western Reserve University as their first-choice institution. While pursuing admission under an Early Decision plan, you may apply to other institutions, but may have only one Early Decision application pending at any time. The form must be signed by you, your counselor and a parent/guardian.
      • Complete the Early Decision Agreement form
      Homeschooled Students
      • If no transcript is available, provide a detailed syllabus of topics studies and books used
      • Provide at least two letters of recommendation from outside instructors or employers (in place of teacher and counselor recommendations)
      Applicants to Pre-Professional Scholars Program
      • Two additional essays, completed via the Common Application or Coalition Application
      • Interview: Applicants selected as finalists are invited to CWRU for a required interview in late March. Interviews are conducted with admission officers and faculty at the appropriate CWRU professional school.
      • Learn more about the Pre-Professional Scholars Program.

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      Step 4: Complete Financial Aid Documents

      If you plan to apply for need-based financial aid, please indicate this on the Common App or Coalition with Scoir.

      If you indicate that you wish to be considered for financial aid, your application won’t be considered complete until the necessary financial aid documents are submitted.

      If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

      If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but wish to be considered for financial aid, you must complete the CSS Profile.

      Financial Aid Codes

      CSS Profile: 1105
      FAFSA: 003137

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      Step 5: Submit Optional Materials

      To complement your application, you are welcome—but not required—to share additional information. See our application requirements and enhancements page to consider information that may possibly strengthen your application and help us get to know you better.

      Step

      Step 6: Check Your Applicant Portal

      Within two weeks of applying to Case Western Reserve, you’ll receive an email inviting you to track your application status. You’ll find out how to create a login to your applicant portal, where you can see your checklist of application materials and, eventually, review your admission decision and any financial aid package that the university may offer you.

      Details regarding the arts supplement will be shared with music majors and those who indicate an intent to complete the supplement.

      Transfer Student

      Step

      Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

      If you have graduated from high school (or equivalent) and enrolled in college courses, regardless of whether credit was earned, you are considered a transfer student. Our admission office may, at its discretion, consider a student who meets the criteria for a transfer applicant as a first-year applicant.

      What Can You Study?

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      Step 2: Begin Your Application

      Once you begin your application, add Case Western Reserve to your list of colleges.

      Application Deadlines

      Fall semester early plan: March 15
      Fall semester regular plan: July 1
      Spring semester: November 15*

      
      *Applications received after the November 15 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

      Students who applied to Case Western Reserve in the previous 12 months can submit a reapplication form and do not need to submit an application or application fee.

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      Step 3: Provide Supporting Materials

      To complete your application to Case Western Reserve, submit the below materials via the Common Application or Coalition Application by the appropriate deadline.

      Additional Materials

      • Official high school transcript. This is waived for students who will have graduated from high school two years prior to their entry term at CWRU and will have earned an associates degree prior to their entry term at CWRU or completed 45 credit hours by the time of application to CWRU and will have graduated from high school two years prior to their entry term at CWRU.
      • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
      • CWRU is test-optional. For students who choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, there are three ways you can submit them. You can report your scores on the Common or Coalition Application, have your official score reports sent from the testing agency or self-report your scores on your applicant portal, which you will be given access to within two weeks of submitting your application. Enrolling students will confirm their testing with official score reports.

      • SAT 1105
      • ACT 3244
      • If the application fee will place a financial hardship on your family, choose from the list of indicators on the Common Application or Coalition Application to qualify for a fee waiver. If you received notice you were granted a fee waiver, please indicate as such on the CWRU member page section of the application.
      Applicants to Music Major
      • Arts Supplement, completed via your applicant status portal.
      International Students
      • English translations, if applicable, for academic records and recommendations
      • English language exam score submitted to Case Western Reserve via the testing agency.
      • We accept the following language exams and scores for non-native English speakers:
        • Duolingo English Test: 115
          International English Language Testing System: 7
          PTE Academic: 61
          TOEFL iBT: 90 (including Home Edition and Paper Edition tests)

        Language proficiency waiver

        • The English proficiency requirement can be waived if you meet any one of these standards:
          • Attend a school where the language of instruction is English for two years by the time of graduation
          • Score 630 or higher on the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing section
          • Score 26 or higher on the ACT English exam

          Step

          Step 4: Complete Financial Aid Documents

          If you plan to apply for need-based financial aid, please indicate this on the Common App or Coalition with Scoir.

          If you indicate that you wish to be considered for financial aid, your application won’t be considered complete until the necessary financial aid documents are submitted.

          If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

          If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but wish to be considered for financial aid, you must complete the CSS Profile.

          Financial Aid Codes

          CSS Profile: 1105
          FAFSA: 003137

          Step

          Step 5: Submit Optional Materials

          To complement your application, you are welcome—but not required—to share additional information. See our application requirements and enhancements page to consider information that may possibly strengthen your application and help us get to know you better.

          Step

          Step 6: Check Your Applicant Portal

          Starting on April 1 with application completion to Case Western Reserve, you’ll receive an email inviting you to track your application status. You’ll find out how to create a login to your applicant portal, where you can see your checklist of application materials and, eventually, review your admission decision and any financial aid package that the university may offer you.

          Details regarding the arts supplement will be shared with music majors and those who indicate an intent to complete the supplement.