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Off-Campus Housing Near Case Western
About Off-Campus Housing Near Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University packs about 11,465 students into University Circle, a dense cultural district on Cleveland's east side with one of the country's great concentrations of museums, hospitals, and music. Step off campus and you're near art and natural history museums, a botanical garden, and a world-famous orchestra hall, all a short walk away. The neighborhoods fold into campus: Little Italy on one side, the Heights up the hill. The vibe runs intense and academic, but the district stays lively. Most students walk, since University Circle is compact, and the RTA Red Line and HealthLine connect you to downtown and the airport without a car. It's a city campus where the museums double as your backyard.
Case Western Reserve University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Case Western requires first and second year students to live on campus. Plan on two years of on-campus living as the default. Most students move off campus as juniors.
Off-Campus Eligibility
The main exemption covers students who commute from a parent or guardian's home within 40 miles. Apply for the exemption rather than assuming you qualify. After the live-on years, students move into the apartments and houses that ring University Circle and climb into the Heights.
Lease Timing
The local rental process is standard for Cleveland: landlords usually run a credit check and want proof of income, and students without their own income often need a guarantor on the lease. Lease terms vary more than you would expect, with some running a clean academic year and others locking you into a full twelve months, so read the dates closely. Confirm exactly what is yours versus shared in older split houses, and ask about parking up front since street parking and permits can come into play.