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First Year Information

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Apply to be a Civic Engagement Scholar
The Civic Engagement Scholars program—coordinated by the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL)—gives students the opportunity to complete civic engagement activities and participate in learning related to our community. Undergraduate and graduate students of all majors can participate. St...
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Explore the Citizenship Fair
The Citizenship Fair is an opportunity for students to learn more about resources for community engagement, service and wellness. Campus and community organizations will be represented at the fair to help connect you to the information you need. For first-year students, participation in the Citizen...
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Apply for the Emerging Leaders Program
Don’t miss your opportunity to join the Emerging Leaders Program—a one-semester experience for first-year students to grow as leaders, connect with peers and get involved at ϳԹ. Applications close Monday, Sept. 1, at 11:59 p.m. Students can reach out to Dominic Gattozzi...
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Attend the Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair will feature the many options available to ϳԹ students: full semester and summer programs abroad; faculty-led ϳԹ courses that go abroad over school breaks; internships and research abroad, and much more. International representatives of study abroad programs, ϳԹ faculty ...
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Cleveland Air Show this weekend
The Cleveland National Air Show returns this weekend, featuring vintage planes, aerobatic maneuvers and performances. Students interested in attending should visit the Cleveland Air Show website for ticket prices and directions. Please note: The show includes loud noises—including sonic booms—that ...
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Check out these CCEL Serves opportunities
CCEL Serves offers students a variety of structured opportunities to get involved in community service. Students can opt to serve one time or once in a while through Flex Serves, or on a weekly basis throughout a semester with Semester Serves. Check out available opportunities on the CCEL website. ...
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Assist with first-year move-in day
Help first-year students move into residence halls at ϳԹ on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, faculty and staff members will serve as greeters for new students and their families—both in residence halls and at car unloading stations. Those in...
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“Two-do’s” in year two
Your first year at ϳԹ was filled with new beginnings and experiences. You built new routines, explored new courses, made new friends, joined clubs and organizations, participated in university traditions and so much more. As your first year ends you may already be thinking towards...
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Make the most of your summer at ϳԹ
As the spring semester draws to a close, you may be thinking ahead to how you can continue your academic and social journey during the summer months. ϳԹ offers a wide range of opportunities to do just that—through summer courses, undergraduate research, expanded housing, meal plans...
Plan ahead for registration
Fall course registration will open for first-year undergraduates on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 a.m. Eastern. This information is also listed in SIS in the "Classes & Enrollment" tile. If interested, students can currently register for summer courses as well, which opened on Monday, March 31. To prepar...