Housing On-Campus Housing The Uptown Residence Hall is located on Euclid Avenue, within view of the CIA campus, MOCA and the Uptown development. All unmarried, first-time college students who are under 20 years of age are required to live in the residence hall for the first full academic year. Students with parents or guardians within Cuyahoga County are considered to be within commutable distance to the Institute. Students new to the Institute who are 20 years of age or older are not given priority to live in on-campus housing. If students in either of these categories desire to live on campus, they will be put on a waiting list according to the date of their housing deposit. If there is housing available after mid-July, those on the wait list will be assigned housing. All students living in the residence hall are required to join the Case Western Reserve University meal plan (a variety of meal plans are available). Students on the meal plan also receive a cash amount (CaseCash) which enables them to use the cash on their ID card in area restaurants and shops. After completion of their first year of study, students may choose to live in our campus apartments, or choose their own living arrangements within the community. Any post-first-year student who wishes to live in a CIA apartment will enter a lottery in the Spring. The number of apartments varies each year, and the availability of CIAoperated apartments is not guaranteed.
Off-Campus Housing If you are not required to live in the residence hall and want to live off-campus, Student Life + Housing maintains a list of available apartments near the campus and provides a “roommate wanted” board to assist you in finding a CIA roommate(s). In addition, Student Life +Housing holds several workshops to assist students in the transition from living on-campus to moving off-campus. Information and forms concerning on- and off-campus housing can be found at cia.edu/housing.
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Recreational Facilities
Kulas Ticket Program
On-campus residents can use the fitness facilities in the residence hall. Other members of the CIA community can join a facility in the area for recreation.
How about a little culture in your life? The Kulas Ticket Fund, supported through a grant from the Kulas Foundation, allows students to attend performances from the Cleveland Orchestra, Broadway plays, and opera for free. Look for advertisements of when tickets will be available posted throughout campus.
You can purchase a semester or annual membership at CWRU’s physical fitness facilities near campus. (studentaffairs.case. edu/athletics/facilities/membership.html). The Sam Emerson Physical Education Building, located at 10900 Euclid Avenue, includes a swimming pool, two weight rooms, squash and racquetball courts, fencing and wrestling rooms, a rifle range, a large gymnasium and the Athletic Office. Facilities for track, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and intramural sports are also available. Another option popular with students (a month-to-month membership available) is 1-2-1 Fitness, located on Adelbert Street on the CWRU campus (onetoone.case.edu).
Activities Student Activities Looking for something to do on campus? The Office of Student Life + Housing offers a variety of events and programs for you to take advantage of. Do you like Lazer Tag? We play alongside Star Wars characters. If you want to laugh, we host comedy nights, hypnotists, and Kararoke. If you are into tradition, we have that too. For over 60 years, CIA students have planned the Student Independent Exhibition (SIE) and the student Halloween party. Our end-of-the-year event, the Pink Pig, is also something that you will not want to miss. Please see the Student Life + Housing Office for all the offerings.
Athletic Activities Need to get out of the studio and stretch those legs? Are you a high school athlete looking to relive the glory days? Stop by the Office of Student Life + Housing for information on how to play intramurals at CIA. In conjunction with CWRU, sports ranging from ultimate Frisbee to flag football are at your fingertips.
For more information contact the Student Life Office at 216.421.7430.
Student Organizations Student Leadership Council (SLC) Make a difference on campus! Join Student Leadership Council! Comprised of representatives from academic departments, student groups, and other concerned students, SLC meets once a month to discuss issues they face on campus. They then serve as a bridge between the student body and the faculty and staff. All recognized student groups receive funding through Student Leadership Council for their individual events. Student Leadership Council also sponsors trips to cities such as New York, Chicago and Washington DC.
Student Clubs There are a variety of organizations and clubs at CIA. Many others exist at CWRU and are open to students at both CIA and CIM (Cleveland Institute of Music). If you’re interested in starting a club or organization that does not yet exist, contact Student Life + Housing to get a club application form and find out more about the process. Only approved student groups receive funding from SLC to support their activities. Depending on the membership, clubs may be more or less active each year. Check with Student Life about your interests. Community Service Club Students at CIA love to serve the community. The Community Service Club provides opportunities for service in the University Circle neighborhood and in the greater Cleveland community. Some of the past activities include Blood Mobiles, Greater Cleveland AIDS walk, Trunk or Treat at Halloween, the Kaboom Playground