Relocation Resources
UNLOADING SERVICES
Once you arrive in Cleveland, if you need assistance unloading your possessions you may contact one of these services. Mention that you are a new student at CWRU for possible discounts. We don't specifically endorse or have special partnerships with these companies but wanted to offer them as options. Certainly, there are others in the area.
American Moving Company (440)-885-8571
Corlett Moving Services (216)-641-6677
KT and Sons Moving (Angie's List Award Winners) (216)-316-4129
Sparks Moving & Storage (216)-531-1600
Cleveland Relocation Services (440)-749-5568
Elite Moving Labor (888)-354-8303
UTILITIES
Check with your property manager to find out which utilities for which you will be responsible.
Electric:
Gas:
Phone/Cable/Internet:
Phone/Cable/Internet:
Water:
Water – Cleveland Heights:
Utilities Division Water/Sewer
LOCAL BANKS
Key Bank (have ATMs in the School and all hospitals, branch in Coventry)
PNC Bank (have ATMs in the school and in hospitals, branch in University Circle)
Citizens Bank (branch located right on campus)
Chase (branch located in Coventry)
Fifth Third (branch located in Coventry)
US Bank (branch near Cleveland Clinic & have a promotion with your student ID)
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST NEAR CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
GROCERY STORES - First 3 most used by med students
Constantino's Market 11473 Euclid Ave
Zagara's Marketplace 1940 Lee Road
Dave's Supermarket 3628 Mayfield Road
Giant Eagle (Large Chain) 4401 Mayfield Road
Tops (Large Chain) 3628 Mayfield Road
Marc's (local Chain) 1833 Coventry Road
Whole Foods 13998 Cedar Road, University Heights
PHARMACIES
CVS 2160 Lee Road
Walgreen's 3020 Mayfield Road
Marc's Pharmacy 1833 Coventry Road
DEPARTMENT STORES
University Heights - 14060 Cedar Rd., University Heights
Target
Macy's
Pier 1
TJ Maxx & More
Severance Town Center (right behind University Square) - 3606 Mayfield Road
Walmart
Home Depot
Regal Cinemas
Costco
1409 Golden Gate Boulevard
Beachwood Place & Legacy Village (Big Mall)
2630 Cedar Road
POST OFFICE & SHIPPING SERVICES
US Post Office Substation - Thwing (old Student Center) ; No Shipping of packages over 1 lb.
US Post Office - 1950 East 101st Street
The UPS Store - Uptown/University Circle
DRY CLEANERS
Kingsbury Dry Cleaners 2446 Fairmount Boulevard
O'Grady's Professional Cleaners 1799 Coventry Road
RECREATION AND FITNESS
The School of Medicine is located in close proximity to the University's Veale Athletic Center and 1-2-1 Fitness. The Veale Center is free to students & 1-2-1 is included in your tuition as an opt-out option. The 1-2-1 membership is at a significantly reduced rate. There are numerous running and biking paths located in Shaker Lakes Park and the Cleveland MetroParks. Cleveland Yogaand Cleveland Rock Gym are also popular med student destinations.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
OhioBureau of Motor Vehicles: License plates and Driver's License - There is a BMV in University Heights (Agency #1852).
2173 S. Taylor Rd.
University Hts., OH 44118
(216) 321-9091
University Buses and Shuttles: Busing and shuttle routes are provided and coordinated by Case Campus Services, SP+, and the Greater Cleveland RTA.
● Commuter Shuttle
● Circle Link
● UCRC
If you have specific questions about a shuttle route that might be near where you will be living, call SP+ at 216-791-6226 as the are in charge of shuttle routes.
This is bike share system in Cleveland and in Cuyahoga County with 250 red bikes available to rent from stations across the city. Most of the UH Bikes stations are in downtown and in University Circle, but there also are a few virtual stations on the west side at places like Nano Brew and Platform Beer Co. Users can search for bikes in the area on the UH Bikes website or from within the Social Bicycles app, which is available in the App store and in Google Play. There is also a student rate!
RTA
Visit the Case Shuttle site for more information and the RTA routes around the University.
Graduate students are able to purchase a semester U-Pass for $75 from Access Services. This is a fixed per semester (including summer as a semester) rate and cannot be pro-rated or returned. The U-Pass allows students to have unlimited access on all Greater Cleveland RTA buses and rapid trains. The passes provide an excellent way to get to and from the airport without fighting traffic or airport construction and parking. They also provide a great way to get to locations throughout the city where admission is free with Case Student ID cards. Visit the Free Accesssite for more information about this program for Case students.
LOCAL DRIVING TIP
** Cleveland Heights is notorious for issuing speeding tickets!
** Some students have recommended keeping a stash of quarters on hand because some parts of Cleveland Heights have a lot of parking meters.