Orientation

All new undergraduate students are required to participate in first-year orientation to meet other students and learn about CIM’s programs, processes and resources. Explore the 2023 orientation schedule. 

During the orientation, you will meet fellow undergraduate students and hear from President Paul Hogle, Executive Vice President and Provost Scott Harrison and other academic leaders at CIM. Other activities include:

• An introduction to Eurhythmics, a discipline which has been a part of CIM curriculum since its founding
• Meeting the Office of Academic and Student Affairs (OASA) team
• A group outing to Mitchell's Ice Cream, a local Cleveland treasure
• A goal-setting session where you can set a vision for your time at CIM

All new graduate students are required to participate in CIM's orientation. Our graduate orientation offers opportunities for students to connect with their peers and faculty, and learn about key resources. Explore the 2023 graduate orientation schedule.

During the orientation, you will meet fellow graduate students and hear from President Paul Hogle, Executive Vice President and Provost Scott Harrison and other academic leaders at CIM. Other activities include:

• A goal-setting session where you can set a vision for your time at CIM
• Learning about student support services and resources at CIM and CWRU
• A grad student happy hour at Bottlehouse Brewing in Cleveland Heights
• The opportunity to speak with current students (over coffee!)

All new incoming international students are required to participate in an orientation. Explore the 2023 orientation schedules for undergraduate and graduate students.

During orientation, you will meet fellow students and gain a wealth of useful information, including:

• Maintaining your Visa status
• Acclimating yourself to American culture and life at CIM
• Utilizing academic advising
• Understanding work opportunities in the US
• Student support services available at CIM and CWRU
• Establishing bank accounts, ID cards, etc.