Admitted Student 资源

Congratulations on your admission to Chatham University, and welcome to our Admitted Student Resource Guide. Here we’ve gathered content to guide your next steps and answer your questions as you prepare for a successful transition to graduate school.

We’re excited to help you get ready for your first term at Chatham, and encourage you to connect with the 研究生 入学 Team or your program’s admission representative anytime questions arise.

存款 & 今天提交

If you haven't already, save your place in the class by submitting your deposit.

Shortly after your deposit has been submitted, you will be notified that an IT account and Chatham e-mail address have been created for your use, enabling you to access my.查塔姆.edu, the University portal. Be sure to check your Chatham e-mail regularly, as this is the primary method of communication by the University.

Complete Your FAFSA 

If you haven't already, take a moment to complete the Free Application for Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA) to get a jumpstart on financing your education. List Chatham's school code: 003244. Contact our Financial 援助 office with questions at 412-365-2781 or via email to Financial 援助. 你也可以 use our virtual calendar to schedule a 1:1 meeting.

Register for Classes

Course registration for the fall term typically begins in late spring; registration for the spring term typically begins in early November; and registration for the summer term typically begins in early February. Your admission representative will advise you on the registration timing and protocol for your specific program.

Get Your Student ID

Your Student ID will help you gain access to the fitness center, 计算机实验室, and on-campus printing. also includes a bus pass for the Pittsburgh Port Authority (this takes up to 5 business days from the printing of your ID to become active). Review the guidelines and submit your info for your ID here. 

住房 资源

Admitted graduate students are encouraged to utilize our housing resource page as well as attend an admitted student webinar (invite to come), which provides tips for relocating to Pittsburgh and helpful tips for the off-campus housing search.

取向

  • On-Campus Students: Program-specific orientation activities will be scheduled by each department prior to the start of courses. Please watch your Chatham email for an update from your Program Director and/or 教师. 一般 information about orientation can be found here. 
  • Online Students: To help facilitate your success in the online learning environment, an online orientation will be made available prior to the start of classes. You’ll learn how to navigate Brightspace your online learning platform, how to use helpful technology, as well as become oriented to all of Chatham’s resources and support networks.

Mark Your Calendar

Spring term classes begin in early January and fall term classes begin in late August. See exact start (and other key) dates on our academic calendar.

 

Important Updates

访问 www.查塔姆.edu/covid-19 for the latest campus updates, frequently asked questions, and campus communications about our ongoing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. 
If your program admission is conditional upon submission of additional documentation, these materials must be submitted by the date specified in your admission letter. 

Please have your official transcript(s) sent to:
 
Chatham University
Office of 入学
0 Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
 
If your university requires an email to send electronic transcripts, please direct them to graduate@查塔姆.edu.

If you are using the National Student Clearinghouse to send your transcript, please select Chatham University - Operations.
 

Teaching Students: All students taking education courses are required to have current and valid Act 33 (Pennsylvania Child Abuse), Act 34 (Pennsylvania Criminal Record), and Federal Criminal 历史 background checks in order to register for classes. This is a requirement of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Forms can be obtained here.

健康 Science Students: PT, OT, and PA students are required to provide proof of immunization and physical examinations. Information on specific requirements will be e-mailed directly to the student by the program. 除了, each student will be required to complete a full background check before clinical rotations. 

Photo of a female Chatham University student in graduation robes, taking a selfie and smiling

校友的成功

We position our alumni to excel in today’s top industries and 我们的毕业生 experience a 98% employment rate one year after graduation.

Photo of Pittsburgh's Walnut Street in Shadyside, with shops and people walking

住房 资源

研究生 students are encouraged to utilize our housing resource page as well as attend an admitted student webinar (invite to come), which provides tips for the off-campus housing search.

住房 资源 : Checkerboard 6 - 住房 资源
Photo of graduate students at orientation

取向

  • On-Campus Students: Program-specific orientation activities will be scheduled by each department prior to the start of courses. Please watch you Chatham email for an update from your Program Director and/or 教师. 一般 information about orientation can be found here. 
  • Online Students: To help facilitate your success in the online learning environment, an online orientation will be made available prior to the start of classes. You’ll learn how to navigate Brightspace your online learning platform, how to use helpful technology, as well as become oriented to all of Chatham’s resources and support networks.

Photo of Cafe Rachel on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus, during autumn

Parking on Campus

Permits are required for daytime parking at the Shadyside Campus or Chatham Eastside; permits are not required after 5pm, on weekends, or for the Eden Hall Campus. Fall term starts will be notified in the summer when the online permit application opens; spring and summer starts may apply after course registration.