Office of the Registrar

Course registration is managed through Populi. Course information can be found in the Course Catalog. Self-registration windows are available prior to each academic semester. Registration windows are determined by seniority based on the number of completed credits.

Registration for CWRU Classes

• Students can see which courses are available through the CWRU Class Search.
• Students register for these classes through Populi.
  • If a course cannot be found in Populi, please submit this request form.
• All course selections default to waitlist until the Case registration window opens for non-degree majors.
  • Exact dates for non-degree registration can be found here.
  • Students will be moved off of the waitlist by the registrar when that window opens, if eligible for enrollment. Students will be emailed if there is a required faculty permission, or the class is full.

Unique Registration Items

• Chamber Music registration defaults to waitlist. Students will then receive a form requesting more information before they are placed into groups by the head of Chamber Music. Once assigned, the registrar will enroll students into the course.
• Sonata Seminar registration defaults to waitlist. Students will then receive a form requesting more information before they are placed into groups by the head of Chamber Music. Once assigned, the registrar will enroll students into the course.
• Secondary Lessons require approval through this form. If this course is not required by your degree, an additional fee is assessed. Visit Cost of Attendance & Tuition | Cleveland Institute of Music for more information.

All students have an assigned advisor, listed in Populi. You may request an appointment with your advisor at any time. In addition, there are dedicated advising periods in the two weeks before registration opens each semester. 

Students can track their progress at any time by using their degree audit in Populi. Review this training video to learn more. 

During your first semester you'll need to turn in a proof of enrollment form and may need to begin preparing for juries: 

• Proof of Enrollment form (PDF)
• Jury Examination Requirements (PDF)

As you're registering for classes, you may want to keep these checklists handy so you don't find yourself ready to graduate without the correct number of credits: 

• Credit Hour Calculation
• Credit Hour Assessment Procedures

If you'll soon be becoming an alum, make sure you have our request a transcript link bookmarked for your future plans!  

• CIM Graduation Checklist (PDF)
• Request a Transcript

CIM students are often engaged in performance and professional opportunities and will need to request approval for an extended absence. Complete the Notice of Extended Absence to start the process.

If you are appealing a Satisfactory Academic Progress report, please use the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal form.

• Academic Calendar
• Four-Year Academic Calendar
• Course Catalog
  • Past Course Catalogs
• Secondary Piano at CIM
• Request for Pass/Fail

Have questions? Please take a look at the Registrar's FAQs for other common questions and answers.

• How do I find my CWRU class?
• Campus map

• International Student Orientation PowerPoint
• International Student Hiring Protocol

• FERPA Disclosure Statement