Case Western Reserve University

Match Requirements Options following the Match Regular Decision Requirements Contact Information

Match Requirements for:

Finalists who rank Case Western Reserve

If you are a Finalist who ranked Case Western Reserve, your National College Match application will be sent to Case Western Reserve, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.

Match Requirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1
Case Western Reserve University Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Case Western Reserve on October 18, and Case Western Reserve may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Case Western Reserve will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Case Western Reserve.
1	CWRU Questbridge Supplement	Once you have activated your CWRU Applicant Portal, you will be able to access the CWRU Questbridge Supplement. This short form will ask you questions specific to your CWRU application, including your intended CWRU major and your test optional status.
2	Official Transcript(s)	Transcripts uploaded to the QuestBridge application are accepted as official, or your high school counselor can send transcripts directly to the Admissions Office
3	(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 1105 ACT code: 3244	Case Western Reserve University is a test optional institution. Students will have the ability to indicate whether they would like CWRU to consider their standardized test scores when completing the CWRU Questbridge Supplement. If you choose to apply with standardized test scores: Self-reported scores are accepted for students applying through the Questbridge National College Match. Official SAT or ACT score reports will be required for admitted students prior to enrollment at CWRU.
4	2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 1105 Available Oct. 1	If your parents are divorced or separated: Both of your biological/adoptive parent(s) will complete their own CSS Profile with different log-in credentials. It is highly recommended that the student and custodial parent start the CSS Profile first, as the non-custodial cannot submit information until the student selects a school that requires the submission of non-custodial parent information. Your non-custodial parent must submit the online Non-Custodial Profile after creating a separate College Board account.
SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December)
	2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA Code: 003137	The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to CWRU. US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens only.

Options following the Match
Early Decision	Finalists who ranked CWRU for the Match and did not match to a binding college partner may be considered for Early Decision or Early Decision 2. Note that ED and ED2 are binding admission processes. Applicants must complete the Early Decision Agreement, which will be provided within your CWRU applicant portal. You are encouraged to review CWRU’s Early Decision policy and contact us by email with any questions.
Regular Decision	All Finalists who ranked CWRU for the Match but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit the midyear report when available and any relevant updates. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must withdraw your application through the applicant portal or by contacting CWRU admission by email.

Options following the Match

Early Decision

Finalists who ranked CWRU for the Match and did not match to a binding college partner may be considered for Early Decision or Early Decision 2. Note that ED and ED2 are binding admission processes. Applicants must complete the Early Decision Agreement, which will be provided within your CWRU applicant portal. You are encouraged to review CWRU’s Early Decision policy and contact us by email with any questions.

Regular Decision

All Finalists who ranked CWRU for the Match but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit the midyear report when available and any relevant updates.

If you no longer wish to be considered, you must withdraw your application through the applicant portal or by contacting CWRU admission by email.

Regular Decision Requirements:

Step 1: Select Case Western Reserve on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 10. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Case Western Reserve (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).

Step 2: Activate your Case Western Reserve Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Case Western Reserve on December 13 and Case Western Reserve may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Case Western Reserve applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Case Western Reserve.

Step 3: Submit all additional required admission and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to CWRU as detailed in the table below.

Information for Non-Finalists

indicates a required material

Regular Decision Requirements: Admission Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
	Finalists who ranked Case Western Reserve and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)	Finalists who did not rank Case Western Reserve
Case Western Reserve University Questbridge Supplement		The CWRU Questbridge Supplement will be available in the CWRU applicant portal. You will receive instructions for setting up your account shortly after CWRU receives your Questbridge application. Submit along with official transcripts, school report, and at least one teacher recommendation.
QuestBridge Midyear Report (sent directly from your school)
Official Transcript(s)
(Optional) Test Scores Self-Reported or Official Reports SAT code: 1105 ACT code: 3244	Only if applying as a test submitter and there are new scores to report. Scores can also be self-reported on the CWRU applicant portal.	Only if applying as a test submitter

Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
	Finalists who ranked CAse Western Reserve and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)	Finalists who did not rank Case Western Reserve
2024-2025 FAFSA FAFSA code: 003137		US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens
2024-2025 CSS Profile CSS code: 1105 Available: Oct. 1
2022 Federal Tax Returns and W2 Forms	(Only if requested by financial aid office)

Contact Information

Admissions Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):

Bob McCullough, Dean of Admission
robert.mccullough@case.edu

Contact Information (for sending admission and financial aid materials):

If mailing forms or official transcripts, send to:
Case Western Reserve University
Undergraduate Admission Application Receiving
P.O. Box 575
Chesterton, IN 46304