All undergraduate students matriculating with fewer than 30 credit hours are required to complete the Explore program during their first two semesters of enrollment at Case Western Reserve University. The Explore program introduces students to academic disciplines and a range of campus and local resources and opportunities that will support their academic success, contribute to their learning within and beyond the classroom, and help them develop productive relationships with peers, faculty, and staff.

For every student, spending time in their first year exploring the full scope of programs and services available at CWRU will help solidify their plans and benefit their long-term success.

Explore activities fall into three categories:

Academic Fields and Programs

• Activities that provide insights into different academic disciplines (including degrees, majors, and minors) offered at CWRU;
• Events focused on understanding the content, modes of inquiry, and career opportunities associated with various academic programs.

University Resources

• Activities that introduce students to the diverse variety of campus resources and co-curricular opportunities available to support their academic success;
• Events that help students identify and access resources beyond the classroom for future personal and professional development.

Student Activities and Cultural Institutions

• Programs with University Circle, Cleveland, and Northeast Ohio institutions to acclimate students to the artistic, athletic, cultural, service, and professional opportunities around the region;
• Events sponsored by student groups to recruit new members and enhance the college experience.

Students must complete at least six Explore programs or activities: at least two by the end of week 6 in the first semester of enrollment, at least four by the end of week 12 of that semester, and at least six by the end of week 6 of the second semester of enrollment. The six activities must include at least one from each of the three categories. Completion of an activity includes attendance and affirmatively checking in to the event. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to a registration hold blocking course registration for the following semester until the student has completed the requirement. The deadlines provide sufficient time for a student to complete the necessary programs between the hold being placed and the start of the next semester.