We believe living on-campus is one of the most transformative experiences a CWRU can have. The college transition may be one of the most defining moments of a young adult's life and we are committed to being an integral part of this experience.
The First Year Experience (FYE) program strives to help each student establish a foundation for future success at Case Western Reserve University. Our FYE residential communities play an integral part in students' personal and academic transformation.
Welcome to the Class of 2028! This year, 1575 new first-year students chose CWRU, with over 99% living on-campus with us! We are overjoyed to welcome this new residential cohort and are hard at work as they begin fostering connections across their communities of: Cedar Magnolia, Clarke Tower, Juniper, or Mistletoe.
What to Expect
Residents can expect a similar residential experience across these communities, as each actively supports their transition to on-campus living and concretely connects them to the university. Our mission is to partner with students to shape their residential experience and facilitate a myriad of other campus connections.
The Residence Life team works to be a front-line resource, conduit to support services, guide to navigating campus activities, and a host of fun programs and events that meet the unique interests and needs of students in each community.
Community Buildings: Cutler House, Hitchcock House, Pierce House, and Storrs House.
Community Size: Cedar Magnolia is home to 454 students, supported by a team of one Residential Community Director, one Assistant Residential Community Director, and twelve Resident Assistants.
Physical Space & Amenities: The four Cedar Magnolia buildings are considered quad-style living because there are four clusters of single and double rooms on each floor. Each building has a first floor lounge with a TV, gaming table (pool or ping pong), piano, and full kitchen; lounges on each floor; a laundry room with free services and online monitoring system; indoor bike storage; and vending machines.
To see what is happening in Cedar Magnolia, visit the .
Community Size: Clarke is home to 318 students, supported by a staff of one Residential Community Director, one Assistant Residential Community Director, and ten Resident Assistants.
Physical Space & Amenities: Clarke Tower is considered suite-style because eight students in a combination of single and double rooms share a bathroom and kitchenette. The building has a first floor lounge with a TV, gaming table (pool, ping pong, or foosball), piano, and full kitchen; study rooms on each floor; lounges on each floor; laundry rooms with free services and online monitoring system; indoor bike storage; and vending machines.
To see what is happening in Clarke, visit the .
Community Buildings: Cutter House, Smith House, Taft House, and Taplin House
Community Size: Juniper is home to 424 students, supported by a staff of one Residential Community Director, one Assistant Residential Community Director, and nine Resident Assistants.
Physical Space & Amenities: The four Juniper buildings are considered corridor-style living because there is one, continuous corridor connecting the student rooms on each floor. Both single and double rooms are available on each floor. Each building has a first floor lounge with a TV, gaming tables (pool, ping pong, and/or foosball), pianos, and full kitchens; lounges on each floor with kitchenette; laundry rooms with free services and online monitoring system; indoor bike storage; and vending machines.
To see what is happening in Juniper, visit the .
Community Buildings: Norton House, Raymond House, Sherman House, and Tyler House
Community Size: Mistletoe is home to 475 students, supported by a staff of one Residential Community Director, one Assistant Residential Community Director, and twelve Resident Assistants.
Physical Space & Amenities: The four Mistletoe buildings are considered corridor-style living because there is one, continuous corridor connecting the student rooms on each floor. Both single and double rooms are available on each floor. Each building has a first floor lounge with a TV, gaming table (pool, ping pong, or foosball), piano, and full kitchen; study rooms on each floor; lounges on each floor with kitchenette; laundry rooms with free services and online monitoring system; indoor bike storage; and vending machines.
To see what is happening in Mistletoe, visit the .