First-Year Students

Let us know you are interested! Fill out an inquiry form or schedule a visit to campus to learn more about our school and academic programs. Each student is assigned their own Admissions Counselor who will help you through the admissions process, remind you of important deadlines, and keep you updated on your application status.

Chatham University Undergraduate Admission is Test Optional  

• No SAT or ACT test scores are necessary to receive full admission review. 
• All special programs will waive test score requirements this year; this includes honors, integrated degree programs (IDPs) and all premier scholarship programs. A well written essay and one letter of recommendation is optional but strongly recommended to complete the application.
• First-year student admission is for applicants entering directly from high school, without enrolling in prior post-secondary course work (other than courses completed while attending high school).

The Office of Admission reviews each application in its entirety using a holistic review process to determine whether a student will thrive at Chatham. Since not all students showcase their abilities in the same way, each application is given careful consideration before an admission decision is reached.

First-year student applicants must submit the following:

• Completed application for admission
• Official high school transcripts

Recommended:

• Essay or writing sample
• One or more letters of recommendation from guidance counselor or teachers.

Undergraduate admissions at Chatham University has a rolling deadline, we will accept your application to study with us at any time of the year! However, there are important deadlines for priority housing and class registration.

Housing

To have priority housing at Chatham University for the fall term, students must deposit by May 1. Once deposited, students will receive a housing questionnaire that will help place them with potential roommates and assign them a residence hall. 

Class Registration 

New student registration days begin in March for fall terms and November for spring term starts. Students must be deposited to register for classes. Registration occurs on a first-come first-serve basis; the earlier you are able to deposit, the sooner you will be able to meet with an academic advisor and choose your classes for the upcoming term.

Chatham University Undergraduate Admission is Test Optional

• No SAT or ACT test scores are necessary to receive full admission review. 
• All special programs will waive test score requirements this year; this includes honors, integrated degree programs (IDPs) and all premier scholarship programs.

Test Score Submission

To submit your standardized test scores, please use the following codes:

• SAT (Chatham code: 2081)
• ACT (Chatham Code: 3538) scores

This application is for students applying to Chatham's Bachelor-level undergraduate programs and integrated degree programs. The links to your right will redirect you to The Common Application or the Chatham Undergraduate Application. 

The Common Application will allow you to apply to multiple schools at once while the Chatham Application is specific to our school and our requirements for admission.