Case Western Reserve University
Finalists who rank CWRU
If you are a Finalist who ranked CWRU, your National College Match application will be sent to CWRU, 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.
This page will be updated later this summer for the 2025 National College Match.
Requirements
Case Western Reserve University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and Case Western Reserve University may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, CWRU will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
Once you have activated your CWRU Applicant Portal, you will be able to access the CWRU QuesBbridge Supplement. This short form will ask you questions specific to your CWRU application, including your intended CWRU major and your test optional status.
Transcripts uploaded to the QuestBridge application are accepted as official, or your high school counselor can send transcripts directly to the Admissions Office
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.
2025-2026 CSS Profile
CSS code: 1105
Available Oct. 1
Please select "Early Action" as your admission application type.
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.
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA Code: 003137
Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to CWRU.
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens only.
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.
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.
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
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.
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select {dynamicName} on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to {dynamicName} (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your {dynamicName} Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to {dynamicName} on December 12 and {dynamicName} may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the {dynamicName} applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to {dynamicName}.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to {dynamicName} as detailed in the table below.
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