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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

 

SECOND YEAR NEWSLETTER

Summer 2007

IN THIS ISSUE

 

Academic Related News

 

Overloads

Remember students can take up to 19 hours without needing and overload. While the normal course load for students is still 14-18 hours, you are able to enroll in up to 19 hours. However, before you start enrolling in that many hours, I would urge you to ask yourself do I really need that extra course? Could I be spending time doing community service, volunteer work, research, etc., that I will not have time to do if I am taking 19 hours.

Continuing students may carry 20-21 hours, if they have a cumulative gpa of 3.20 or better. To register for 22 or 23 hours, a minimum of average of 3.50 is required. Any schedule of more than 19 hours require's dean's approval. Graduating seniors may be approved for overloads if they need such a schedule to graduate at the end of the semester in question.

If you meet the requirements to overload and you want to add a class now, you can email me your request. Please include how many hours you are requesting, the class that you want to add and why. I may be able to approve your request online.

 

Did you take Summer Classes off campus

If you have taken a summer class off-campus, make sure to request that an official transcript be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. We cannot post any transfer credit until we receive a final official transcript. It should be sent to

Office of Undergraduate Studies
Sears 357
10900 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106-7028

 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS

 

New University Seminars!

Still looking for a university seminar? We have added 8 new seminars for the fall 2007 semester. Check them out!

 

Important Upcoming Dates

 

Classes Begin August 27
Late Registration Fee ($25) Begins August 28
Last Day to Withdraw Without Financial Penalty August 31
Labor Day-NO CLASS! September 3
Late Registration and Drop/Add End September 7
Fall Break October 22-23
Midterm Grades Due October 22
Deadline for Removal of Spring 2007 "I" grades November 9
Deadline for Class Withdrawal November 9
Academic Advising for Spring 2008 Begins End of October
Registration begins for Spring Begins (by class) November 12
Last Day to Submit Pass/No Pass Form to Undergraduate Studies December 7
Last Day of Classes December 7
Reading Days December 10, 14
Final Exams Begin December 11
Final Exams End December 19
Final Grades Due December 21

 

Click here fore a complete 5 year academic calendar.

 


UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

 

Second Year Institute!

August 17-18

The institute is a dynamic two-day event for second year students designed to introduce students to the focus of the second year at Case - Exploration, Engagement and Creating a Personal Vision. This fun and interactive event provides students opportunities to connect with their peers around academic, leadership and social activities.

This year, we are pleased to welcome our new President, Barbara Snyder, as our Distinguished Speaker. We will also have breakout sessions presented by faculty and staff and an overnight camp experience at Camp Wanake in Beach City, OH. Upper-class students will also provide great insight to the experience through their role as Peer Facilitators.

Registration for the 2007 Second Year Institute is now available via our website. There is a $45 registration fee to help defer costs.

Students who live on campus for the academic year will be able to check into their fall assignment beginning on Thursday, August 16.

Registration deadline is August 10.


Clarke Tower Welcome BBQ

Clarke Tower Welcome Back BBQ- Saturday August 25 Clarke Tower Pavilion, 4:30pm-7:00pm. All second year students are welcome. Free food, games and information on how to become more involved within the residence halls and the CWRU community

 

South Side Beach Party

SRV Beach Party, Sunday August 26, 5:30pm
Fribley Dining Hall

Utilize your meal swipe to partake in the SRV Beach Party. Live DJ, smoothies and Hawaiian style cuisine. Sponsored by Bon Appetit and the Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life.

 

Welcome Day Social Events

All students are invited to participate in the social events during Welcome Days. From the comedian to the Greek Carnival to the RHA Casino Night, there is fun to be had by all. Meet the new first year students and re-connect with the friends you have not seen all summer! Check out the complete Welcome Day Calendar for times and places!

 

Submit a SatCo program proposal

Have a special talent or adventure you would like to share with the Case community? Want to build your resume and communication skills with presentations you have conducted? Submit a SatCo prosal. Case offers Saturday College (SatCo) offers unique non-credit, no-tuition courses on a wide range of topics. The courses are open to all Case students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as community members

 

Second Year Tailgate Party

Second Year Experience (SYE) Tailgate, Location - Village at 115 behind House 4, Saturday September 22 at 6:00 pm. Come and support the Case Football team as they take on The College of Wooster in the annual Baird Trophy game. Come out to show your Spartan spirit. Cook out with all of the fixings, Hall Council leaders and representatives from Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Offices will be present to hand out information and to talk about their resources.