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Case Western Reserve UniversityMove-In Guide

Cleveland, Ohio

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1826🔗 case.edu

Case Western Reserve University's campus in Cleveland's University Circle centers on the historic Adelbert Hall, the university's oldest building, with first-year students required to live on campus for two years as part of a campus-wide residency requirement.

Enrollment

12,475

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,632

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 6, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

27%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New spring students move in on Jan. 6. If your travel requires arriving earlier, contact Housing before finalizing your plans.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (12)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Cutler House

    Quad-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Cutter House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hitchcock House

    Quad-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Norton House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Pierce House

    Quad-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • Raymond House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Sherman House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Smith House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Storrs House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Taft House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Taplin House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Tyler House

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (12)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Alumni House

  • Clarke Tower

    Suite-style · Coed

  • Fayette House

  • Glaser House

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  • Howe House

  • Kusch House

  • Michelson House

  • Noyes House

  • Overlook House

  • Staley House

  • Tippit House

  • Triangle Towers

Apartments (16)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • 1609 Hazel Apartments

  • 1680 Apartment Building

  • 1716 Apartments

  • 1719 Apartment Building

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  • 1727 Apartment Building

  • Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Noble Apartment Building

  • The Village House 1

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 2

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 3

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 3A

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 4

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 5

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 6

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • The Village House 7

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Twin Gables Apartment Building

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

Case Western Reserve University
  • Registration begins by expected graduation date
    Undergraduates
    Spring 2027-Fall 2027 graduates Nov. 9; Spring 2030 or later Nov. 20. Starts at 7 a.m.
    November 9 - November 20, 2026
  • Incoming first-year and new transfer students
    Incoming first-year and new transfer students
    Starts at 9 a.m.
    November 24, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$16,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Case Western Reserve University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy1.7 miles
  • Walgreens2.8 miles
  • Walmart3.5 miles
  • Target3.9 miles
  • Meijer6.4 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.