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Summer Classes On and Off Campus
If you are planning on taking summer classes at Case, the first day to register was March 31. You need to have your advisor release your advising hold in order to register. Remember tuition is 1/2 price for the summer!
You should also check out the new May semester. Complete a 3 credit course in 3 weeks! COurses end by May 30, so you have the rest of the summer to work, do research, travel or take other classes.
If you are planning on taking classes off campus, there are some polices and paperwork that you must follow and complete. The policies are listed on the Off-Campus Study Request Form. In order to complete the Off-Campus Study Request Form, you must collect course descriptions for the courses(s) that you are interested in taking and bring them to the department for the course to be evaluated. The completed and approved form should then be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Sears 357. The deadline for submissions of that request is April 15.
For those of you who live in Cuyahoga County, please pay special attention to the specific residency restrictions listed in the student handbook.
Pass/No Pass
lf you are a full-time student in academic good-standing, you have the option of electing to have one course graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. In order to do this, the course must NOT:
- Be a course required for an intended major or minor
- Be a course required for your SAGES/General Education/Core Requirements including a Humanities or Social Science Sequence.
The Pass/No Pass option may only be exercised by completing a Pass/No Pass ballot anytime before 5:00pm on the last day of class, April 28.
Some things to remember:
- instructors are not notified of a student's use of this option.
- Grades of "P" earn credit but are not calculated into the cumulative gpa
- Grades of "NP" do not earn credit and are not calculated into the cumulative gpa.
See the full details of the Pass/ No Pass Option in the 2006-2007 Student Handbook p. A-79.
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 or over the summer, 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.
Course Repeat Option
Deadline to submit form is 5pm April 28.
If you are dissatisfied with a grade that you received in an earlier course, you may choose to repeat that course. You must notify the Office of Undergraduate Studies of your intention to do so by completing a Course Repeat Form. The form must be submitted by 5:00pm on the last day of class during the semester in which the course is being repeated.
If you use the Course Repeat Option, the first grade will remain visible on the transcript, but will be removed from the calculation of your cumulative grade point average and from the semester in which the grade was first earned. The second grade will then be used for calculation into the cumulative grade point average and the semester in which it was earned.
The first grade will remain visible on your transcript, but there will be a notation under the course saying "Grade Not Counted. Course Repeated."
If you have a merit based scholarship, both grades will be calculated into your scholarship gpa.
For complete course repetition information, see page A-79 of the 2006-2007 Student Handbook.
Important Financial Aid Information
You Must Apply for Financial Aid Each Year!
Apply by May 15th, 2008
In order to receive need-based financial aid (grants and/or loans), you must apply for financial aid each year. If you are currently receiving need-based financial aid, or if you would like to be considered for need-based financial aid for academic year 2008-2009, you must apply for financial aid by May 15th, 2008 in order to receive the best possible Case Western Reserve University financial aid package.
The application process can be reviewed at the Office of University Financial Aid website. Please be certain to apply for financial aid by May 15th, 2008. Help us provide the best financial assistance possible.
You will be expected to submit the following document:
1. Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online
2. Copies of the student’s and parent’s 2007 Federal Income Tax Returns and W-2’s
3. Complete the Case Financial Aid Form online
Scholarship Retention and Appeal Process
At the end of each academic year (June), the records of all scholarship recipients are reviewed. To have a Trustee's, President's Provost's or other Full Tuition scholarship renewed for the following academic year, a recipient is expected to satisfy two requirements:
- A minimum number of hours earned after enrolling at Case. For second year students the requirement is 54 hours by the end of the second year. This does not include AP/IB/transfer or Pre-College Scholar credit earned prior to enrollment at Case.
- A minimum cumulative scholarship gpa of 3.00. Remember the scholarship gpa includes all courses, so if you used the Repeat Option for any class, both grades will be calculated into your scholarship gpa.
If you have a Provost's Special Scholarship, the retention standard is academic good standing.
If you meet the above stated standards, your scholarship will automatically be renewed for the following academic year. If you do not meet the standards, there is an appeal process.
Appeal Process
In exceptional or unusual circumstances, the Committee on Academic Standing will continue a scholarship for a student who does not meet the 3.00 gpa and 54 credit hours standards or academic good standing (for Provost's Special). It is your responsibility to write the Committee on Academic Standing- Scholarship Appeals, c/o Office of Undergraduate Studies by June 1, to inform the Committee of any special or extenuating circumstances which may have affected your performance and/or attendance during the preceding year(s), and to request special consideration for continuation of your scholarship. This letter can be mailed, faxed (368-4718) or emailed to me at lxh5.
Maintaining Academic Good Standing
Remember there is a gpa and credit hour component to maintaining academic good standing. Following the first year, the requirements for good standing for full-time students are:
- a semester grade point average of 2.00 or higher and
- a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher and
- a minimum of nine credit hours earned each semester and
- at least 24 credit hours earned at Case over two consecutive semesters of full time enrollment
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS
Saturday of Service
Saturday, April 19
Saturdays of service give students the opportunity to contribute to the local community at least one day a semester. This year the sites will include Cleveland Botanical Gardens, Magnolia Clubhouse, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, The Children’s Museum of Cleveland and more! Click here to check out a list of all the volunteer sites and to register!
Registration has begun for the Spring 2008 Saturday of Service!
Second Year Celebration Essay
Eligible Participants:
Current Second Year Students – eligible students are current second year students who will be 3rd year students at Case Western Reserve University for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Essay Topic:
During your second year at Case Western Reserve University you have been challenged to explore and engage in the many opportunities available to students. In view of your second year experiences, what is your personal vision for your final years at Case and beyond?
Due Date:
All entries are due by Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Submission:
Essays need to be attached via PDF or Word attachment and emailed to: celebration@case.edu
Word Limit:
No more than 1000 words
Prizes for Top Three Essays:
- 1st Place - $250 Book Scholarship
- 2nd Place - $150 Book Scholarship
- 3rd Place - $100 Book Scholarship
Winning Essays:
The winning essays will be announced at the Second Year Celebration. Please mark your calendars for the Second Year Celebration on April 28th from 4:30 till 6:30 p.m.
All essays will be displayed at the Second Year Celebration.
Scholarships available for Second Year Students
There are various scholarships and research grants for which second year students can apply including
Merit Based Scholarships for Current Case Students
Case will award a limited number of scholarships for 2008-2009 and subsequent years for students who are currently enrolled at Case and who have completed a record of achievement, participation and leadership that distinguishes them from their peers.
What will be awarded:
- One Trustees' Scholarship
- Two President's Scholarships
- Four Provost Scholarships
Eligibility requirements include
- Applicants must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
- Applicants must be a first, second or third year student in 2007-2008 who have not previously received a Trustees, President's, Provost's, FPB Scholarship or similar scholarship.
- Students who entered as first year students in the fall 2007 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and at least 30 credit hours at Case in the 2007-2008 academic year (AP, IB and transfer credit hours will not be considered).
- Students who entered Case in the fall 2005 or 2006 will need to have earned a cumulative gpa of at least 3.75 and averaged at least 15 credit hours for each semester since enrollment at Case.
Full eligibility requirements can be found on the application. Applications are available in the Office of Undergraduate Studies in Sears 357, the Office of Financial Aid in Yost 417A or can be downloaded from the Undergraduate Studies web site. Applications due April 28.
Important Upcoming Dates
| Last Day to Submit Pass/No Pass Form online 5pm |
April 28 |
| Last Day of Classes |
April 28 |
| Reading Days |
April 29 and 30 |
| Final Exams Begin |
May 1 |
| Final Exams End |
May 8 |
| Final Grades Due |
May 10 |
| University Commencement |
May 18 |
Click here fore a complete 5 year academic calendar.
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
Intersections: SOURCE Undergraduate Symposium & Poster Session
All undergraduates are encouraged to attend Intersections: SOURCE Symposium & Poster Session on Friday, April 18 from 10am-3pm in Thwing Center.
This is a great way to see what students across campus are doing in research and creative endeavors and learn who their mentors are. Heavy refreshments will be provided. More specific information and schedule will be posted soon. Please check the SOURCE website for the complete schedule for events.
Celebrate Recovery at Case
Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:00 – 10:00pm at Dively
The event will benefit PRS, which includes the Recover House at Case, scholarships for recovering students, and PRS campus/community programs and services. Guest speaker: Jane Eigner Mintz from Realite Intervention Solutions LLC, former women’s PGA professional and current Certified International Intervention Specialist.
Admission is free for students from local colleges and schools. For community, faculty, and staff, tickets in advance are $25 each and $35 each at the door. Event includes raffle, silent auction, and door prizes. For more information call 216-368-5872 or email recoveryhouse@case.edu.
Undergraduate Honors Assembly
The annual Academic Honors Assemblies for undergraduates, where departmental and collegiate prizes and scholarships are awarded, are happy occasions that recognize outstanding students for their accomplishments in scholarship, leadership and/or service.
The academic honors assembly for those students who are members of the classes of 2009 2010 or 2011 will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, April 25, in Amasa Stone Chapel.
Second Year Celebration! 
The Second Year Celebration is on Monday, April 28 from 4:30-6:30pm at Carlton Commons. Food and dessert will be provided. Please invite your favorite faculty at attend. We will be recognizing the amazing accomplishments of second year students. We will also announce the winners of the Second Year Celebration Essay Contest and award the book prizes to the winners.
Come and celebrate the end of your second year! Stay tuned for more information!
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