Think Summer at CWRU

Make real progress—without the semester rush. Summer term at Case Western Reserve University lets you stay on track or get ahead with flexible online and on-campus options, smaller class sizes, and easier access to faculty and campus resources. On-campus housing keeps you near classrooms, libraries and support services, while options such as summer meal plans help you streamline your routine—no meal prep and no commute required.

Campus doesn’t go quiet in summer, either. You’ll find events including outdoor movies and yoga on the quads, karaoke at The Jolly Scholar, and a steady run of evening programs and concerts—plus libraries, study spaces, and student services that make it simple to buckle down when you need to.

And when you’re off the clock, Cleveland is built for summer: you can enjoy live music at Wade Oval Wednesdays, explore the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (free on Mondays for Cuyahoga County residents), hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, soak up the sun at Edgewater Beach, stroll through the Cain Park Arts Festival, and indulge in neighborhood farmers markets. Take a class, build momentum, and enjoy the season—right here in Cleveland.

Looking for a specific course? Find what you’re looking for on the registrar’s website.

*Tuition discounts apply toward courses numbered 100 through 399.

Important Dates

2026 Summer Sessions

May session May 11 – May 29*
8-week session June 1 – July 28*
5-week session June 1 – July 7*
4-week session (1) June 1 – June 29*
6-week session June 15 – July 28*
4-week session (2) July 8 – August 4

*No class on the following days – Memorial Day, Monday May 25; Juneteenth Holiday, Friday June 19; and Independence Day, Friday July 3.