Case Western Reserve University
Our Commitment
Case Western Reserve University is committed to growing the number of students from small towns and rural areas. With the launch of the Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) Network, CWRU will work alongside partner institutions to support students, families and communities to increase rural student college enrollment.
From the moment students become part of the CWRU community, they are immersed in and are integral to a culture of ambition and achievement with over 100 academic areas of interest. Our location in Cleveland’s University Circle offers students access to the nation's top arts district and the country’s most concentrated square mile of educational, medical, arts and cultural institutions.
CWRU is committed to supporting students early in their high school experience to encourage them to pursue higher education. We will continue to engage students through the application and enrollment process, and help to break down many of the barriers these students face in accessing opportunities in higher education.
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Case Western Reserve University Events
STARS Near You
STARS in Duluth, MN
May 12th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.
Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STARS in Ashland, WI
May 13th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.
Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STARS in Kingsford, MI
May 14th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.
Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversitySTARS Near You
STARS in Seymour, WI
May 15th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join 15+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country.
Host: Amherst College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Stanford University, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Yale UniversityVirtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: College to Career (STEM)
June 3rd 2025, 7:00 pm CST
Every month, STARS College Network member schools host Zoom webinars featuring a variety of perspectives on the academic programs, philosophies, and traditions that make our colleges great places to live and learn.
Join STARS this month to learn more about how STARS member schools support their students as they pursue a wide variety of careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) areas. From astronauts to engineers to zoologists, and everything in between, STARS member schools have programs to set their students up for success in hundreds of different STEM careers. We'll explore the wide variety of resources and opportunities available to you as you think about your future!
Host: California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Columbia University in the City of New York, Case Western Reserve University, Georgia Tech