Five Reasons to Visit Chatham this Fall
Though summer college visits may get all the hype, we’d like to humbly recommend the fall college visit: crisp air, falling leaves, and an authentic glimpse into campus life. Ask around and you’ll find that fall is one of the most popular seasons on Chatham’s Shadyside campus, thanks in large part to the abundance of back-to-school activities and campus views that can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a fun and productive way to spend a weekend this November, consider an exploratory college visit to Chatham and Pittsburgh. And if you need further convincing, check out our five reasons to visit Chatham this fall—
Join us for a Specially Tailored Fall Event
If you’re looking for an all-encompassing visit experience, we suggest visiting Chatham for one of our upcoming fall admissions events—
· Undergraduate Academic Visit Day // Friday, November 12 @ 8:30 am
· Falk School of Sustainability & Environment Undergraduate Academic Visit Day // Tuesday, November 16 @ 8:30 am
· Undergraduate Academic Visit Day for Immersive Media & Interior Architecture // Thursday, November 18 @ 9:00 am
Our prospective student events offer campus tours, info sessions, and the opportunity to meet with key campus stakeholders, including your admissions counselor. If you’re curious about what you can expect from a specific event, click the links above or contact admission@chatham.edu.
Explore Pittsburgh’s Ample Activities
If you’re looking to make a full day or weekend of your Chatham visit, Pittsburgh has a bounty of fall activities for you to choose from. Fall sports are in full swing—considering attending a Penguins match at PPG Paints Arena or a Steelers game at Heinz Field. If you’re looking for more artistic activities, Pittsburgh is home to a number of top-tier museums, including the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Mattress Factory, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the Frick Museum. For more delightful fall foliage, check out Discover the Burgh’s recommendations for spotting changing leaves in the city.
And as always, if you truly want to get to know the city, you’ve got to explore some different neighborhoods, each of which is packed with delectable restaurants, unique shopping, and one-of-a-kind cultural finds. Check out our guide to Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Photo c/o Pittsburgh Magazine, Dave DiCello
Check Out Chatham’s Fall Foliage
Chatham’s Shadyside campus is a designated arboretum and as such, it is home to an impressive variety of flora. When summer turns to fall, campus transforms into a spectacular mosaic of red, orange, yellow, and green, a sight you simply must see for yourself. We highly recommend a quick photoshoot during your visit, either at the pond, Mellon Center, or on the quad. If you’re looking for photoshoot suggestions, check out Chatham student and writer, Abigail Kneuss’s Top 10 Spots for Fall Photo Fun.
Catch the Back-to-School Buzz
There is an undeniable energy in the air each fall as students return, new students arrive, and classes resume. Visiting in the fall gives you the chance to envision yourself in the shoes of the students you see. Can you picture yourself having dinner in Anderson Dining Hall or nestling in for the night in Laughlin House? Do you see yourself studying in the Jennie King Mellon Library or grabbing a pre-class coffee in Café Rachel? Where would you sit in the Buhl Science Complex’s Beckwith Lecture Hall? Though summer visits may afford quiet exploration, fall visits give you the chance to truly imagine what your life could be like at Chatham.
Create a Visit that Covers All the Bases
If group events aren’t your style, fall is also the perfect time to schedule a personalized campus visit. With our individual visit option, students can pick and choose the necessary elements of their Chatham visit experience. You can take a tour, meet with professors, have lunch with students, touch base with financial aid, explore a club or sport, talk specifics with your admissions counselor, and so much more. If you’re looking to ensure that your visit checks all the boxes this fall, schedule a personalized campus visit today.
No matter when or how you choose to visit campus, we look forward to showing you what the Chatham experience can offer. Explore all of our visit options today!