Welcome Day Support Site

Congratulations on your acceptance to Chatham University! And welcome to our Welcome Day Support Site. Here we’ve gathered content that will reinforce what you learn during your Welcome Day, plus answer questions you may have. We’re excited to help you get ready for your first term at Chatham, and look forward to meeting you soon!

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Attend a Welcome Day

This year we are excited to offer both on-campus and virtual Welcome Days! Each day will include opportunities to get to know Chatham teams from Student Engagement, Career Development, Housing and academic advising. On-Campus event dates will include campus tours of residence halls, a student activities fair, and many other opportunities.

Welcome Day Info

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Connect with Our Academic Advising Office

Chatham's Academic Advising Office pairs you with professional staff to get you registered as a full time students (minimum of 12 credits). Our Academic Success Department and faculty will meet with you to discuss your schedule, course selection, and maintaining your academic timeline towards graduation.

Explore Undergraduate Degrees

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Connect with Residence Life on Housing Questions & Application Support

Chatham's housing application is live! The guaranteed on-campus housing deadline is June 1. Students who have submitted their tuition deposit are eligible to submit their housing application through myChatham.

Apply for Housing

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Get Your Student ID

Your Student ID will help you gain access to places around campus, including the fitness center and computer labs.

Request ID

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Grab Some Chatham Gear

The Chatham University Bookstore is your official on-campus destination for textbooks as well as apparel, fan gear, and more!

Visit the Bookstore

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Meet with Financial Aid

Chatham's dedicated financial aid team is here to help all students to understand their options in financing their education. Connect with them and your admission counselor to discuss your financial aid award letter as well as loan and payment plan support. You can email the Office of Financial Aid or call 412-365-2781.

Financial Aid FAQs

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Learn About Your Student Account

The Office of Student Accounts is your support team for managing your student account. Connect with them to get support on understanding your student account, tuition payment plan options, payment dates and more.

Student Accounts FAQs

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New & Transfer Orientation

Orientation is a great way to become acclimated to everything that the Chatham Community has to offer you. This program is designed to provide you with the tools to enhance your experience here and to connect with fellow classmates before school begins.

Explore Orientation

Touring Chatham

We are excited to welcome you to campus! Chatham offers daily visits Monday – Friday (and some weekend dates too). For those who cannot easily get to campus, check out our virtual tour of Shadyside Campus and Eden Hall Farm, and take a sneak peek into our undergraduate residence halls.

Campus Life

College is a time to learn, explore, and grow. At Chatham we believe that life outside of the classroom is just as educational and rewarding as time in it, and so we work to provide the opportunities, resources, and services that will achieve that.

Learn About Campus Life

Student Clubs & Organizations

Students at Chatham have a multitude of ways to get involved such as leadership retreats, service opportunities, late night and weekend events, campus traditions, joining one or more of the over 50 student organizations on campus, or taking advantage of events happening in the greater Pittsburgh area.

View Clubs & Organizations