New Student Requirements

Official Transcripts

If you have not done so already, you must provide official transcripts showing conferral of all degree(s) and any graduate-level work, if applicable, as well as transcripts from any school where you received six or more credits. Each transcript must be an original, official transcript with the registrar’s stamp or signature. Scanned, photocopied or uploaded transcripts submitted as part of your application for admission do not fulfill this requirement.

To avoid jeopardizing your enrollment in this program, you must provide your official transcripts prior to your first term. Please send all official transcripts to:

Case Western Reserve University
Application Processing Center
Online Social Work at CWRU
PO Box 30096 004-001
College Station, TX 77842

Official electronic transcripts should be sent to appsvcs@mandelonline.case.edu.

Please note: To be considered an official transcript, the transcript must be sent in a sealed envelope directly from your institution(s) or through an electronic transcript vendor retained by that institution.

Set Up Your Technology

As a student in an online program, technology is a vital factor in your success. You will need the following prior to live sessions:

  • Computer with a webcam
  • Consistent, quiet location to attend live sessions from
  • Strong, reliable internet access
  • Ethernet cord to hardwire to your internet router
  • Headset with a noise-canceling microphone or earbuds with a microphone
  • Firefox and Chrome downloaded
  • All necessary software (e.g., Flash, Zoom, etc.)

Complete Orientation Coursework and Webinars

Orientation Coursework

Once you’ve logged in to Atrio, please complete the Orientation Course. This is a mandatory step in the onboarding process and will take two to three hours to complete. This course provides valuable program information, tech tips, practice quizzes and assignments to get you prepared for your coursework.

To access the Orientation Course:

  1. Log in to Atrio
  2. Click on the graduation cap icon
  3. Click “Coursework” under the course name
  4. Complete Units 1–7

Orientation Webinars

Before your program begins, you must attend two online information sessions as part of your new-student onboarding with the Student Success team. Each session will last 45–60 minutes and will be held live via the Zoom platform.

To attend these trainings, you will need a computer with a webcam; a strong, reliable internet connection; and a quiet location. 

Session 1: Program Expectations

This Welcome Webinar will cover:

  • The two accounts/logins you will receive for the program
  • The different websites required for registration, live sessions, assignments and more
  • Program and course expectations
  • Tasks you must complete before classes begin

Session 2: Live Session Tech Training

The Technical Training will cover:

  • Tech tips and troubleshooting
  • Navigating the Zoom classroom
  • Navigating the learning management system (Atrio)

For questions or to schedule these webinars, please reach out to Student Success at 855-997-2294 or studentsuccess@mandelonline.case.edu.

Register for Courses

As a new student, you will receive course information and registration instructions by email once you complete orientation. You will be responsible for registering yourself for all courses each semester. Once you complete orientation, for your first semester, registration information will be sent to you by the registrar. For all future semesters, registration information will come from your Student Success Advisor.

For questions or concerns about these requirements, please reach out to Student Success at 855-997-2294 and studentsuccess@mandelonline.case.edu.