New Students

Congratulations on beginning your journey with the Cleveland Institute of Music! On this page, you'll find links to the various forms and information that you will need as you start your exciting experience at CIM.

If you have any questions about these forms, or adjusting to life at CIM, please call the Student Affairs Office at 216.791.5000.

Incoming Students

Be sure to download the Orientation Schedule by clicking one of the links below.

• Incoming Freshman: First-Year Orientation Schedule
  
  
• Transfer Students: Transfer Student Orientation Schedule
  
  
• Graduate Students: Graduate Student Orientation Schedule
  
  

Forms & Downloads

• Conservatory Handbook
  Download the current Conservatory Handbook.
  
  
• Conservatory Catalog
  Download the current Conservatory Catalog.
  
  
• First-Year Orientation Schedule
  Click the link to open a PDF of the Orientation schedule for first-year students.
  
  
• Graduate & Transfer Student Orientation Schedule
  Click the link to open a PDF of the Orientation schedule for incoming graduate and transfer students.
  
  
• Housing / Roomate Preference Form
  Click the link to the form above to help us find the best roommate fit for you.
  
  
• Meal Plan Form
  Download and read the CIM Meal Plan PDF and choose the Meal Plan that is best for you, then click the link to the form above to submit your choice.
  
  
• Dorm Necessities List
  A helpful list of things you'll want to bring with you to CIM.
  
• Computer Recommendations
  Recommended computer specifications from CWRU. If you are thinking about buying a computer, please see this document.
  
  
• Student Health Programs
  A printable version of all student healthcare information found on CASE's Student Health Services page.
  
  
• Vaccine Tracking Statement
  Meningitis and hepatitis B vaccination status statement, to be filled out and returned to the Office of Student Affairs.
  
  
• CWRU Health Forms
  An off-site link to Case Western Reserve University's medical forms web site.
  
  

Business Office Forms

• Health Insurance Waiver Form
  
  
• FERPA Release Form / Address Update
  
  
• Conservatory Payment Policies
  
  
• Payment Plan Enrollment Form