Which Chatham Admissions Event is Right for You?
Which Chatham admissions event is right for you? That all depends on what you'd like to gain from the experience. From campus tours to scholarship events, this guide will help you decide which event is the perfect fit.
First things first…
Talk to your admissions counselor! Our admissions process at Chatham is highly personalized, so if you’d like someone to point you in the right direction, your admissions counselor is there for you. Don’t know who your admissions counselor is? Text us at 412-419-3772 or email chathamadmissions@chatham.edu
Click the sentence below that applies most to you, or keep scrolling to see all our events
“I’m officially interested in Chatham and want to know more details about academics and campus life.”
“I’ve been admitted to Chatham! How do I learn more about scholarships & aid?”
“I’ve been admitted and I’m ready to enroll. What’s my next step?”
Click here or keep scrolling for important tips to make the most of each event.
I just want to get an idea of what Chatham has to offer
Virtual Tours
Before you even plan a trip to campus, you can get the lay of the land by taking a virtual tour of our locations here.
Check out these student-led tours of Shadyside and Eden Hall Campus below:
Self-Guided Tours
Are you in the Pittsburgh area? If you want a zero-pressure, go-at-your-own-pace experience, check out our Self-Guided Tour. Follow the QR codes throughout campus to learn more about popular Chatham locations. You’re free to explore campus at your own leisure, or follow the recommended order laid out on the tour website.
Saturday Visit Days
Register for a Saturday Visit Day and get a broad overview of Chatham. This event typically lasts about two hours and gives you an opportunity to learn about Chatham’s general offerings in a small group information session, including our financial aid and scholarship options.
I’m officially interested in Chatham and want to know more details about academics and campus life
Individual visits
Fine-tune exactly what you’d like to get from a college visit by speaking with your admissions counselor and scheduling an individual visit. Individual visits can dovetail with other Admissions events or stand by themselves, and are personalized to fit your needs.
Open Houses
Open Houses are big, exciting events that provide lots of information on Chatham. You'll find out about the admission process and academic scholarships, hear about our top-notch academics and integrated degree programs, and learn about campus life. We offer Chatham Community sessions on Academics, Financial Aid, Advising, and Student & Residence Life, with a tour of Shadyside Campus and optional tours of our Eastside location and Eden Hall Campus.
Academic Visit Days
Academic Visit Days (AVD) help you explore your area of academic interest at Chatham. You can visit a class, talk with current students, and get to know campus better too. While we offer general Academic Visit Days, we also offer specialized AVDs for certain areas like The Falk School of Sustainability, Interior Architecture, Nursing, and more. Check out the main Academic Visit Day page for our full listing.
I’ve been admitted to Chatham! How do I find out about scholarships and aid?
Academic Scholarship Day
Academic Scholarship Day is your chance to potentially earn $1,000-$2,000 in renewable awards. You'll meet some of your future professors and classmates and participate in an interview with a faculty member in your academic area of interest. Financial aid counselors will be on hand for one-on-one meetings to help answer questions about Chatham's affordability, completing the FAFSA, and other college financing questions.
I’ve been admitted and I’m ready to enroll. What’s my next step?
New Student Registration Day
At New Student Registration Day, you’ll get to meet with faculty advisors, make your schedule (and, if you've deposited, register for classes), learn about housing, residential life, extracurriculars, getting involved on campus, and more.
Find out more about New Student Registration Day here, and click here to see what you can do once you’ve deposited.
How do I make the most of each event?
Create your own criteria, then see if we fit the bill!
Many people in your life will have advice for what you should look for in a college, and you should listen to them! But you should also develop your own criteria based on what you think is important. Take some time and really think about what you want your college life to be like. Academics are important, but so are location, class size, demographics, and extracurriculars. Even if you only have a vague idea, try to break down that idea into smaller pieces, make a list, and check it off as you attend admissions events.
Ask questions
Advocate for yourself by asking questions! It can be daunting to speak up, but our Admissions staff knows that almost everyone they work with is brand new at this, so there are no “stupid questions;” only students who want to make sure they’re finding the right fit. That’s what we want too, so don’t be afraid to look at your list of criteria and enquire.
Explore city resources
Get context for what it means to be here, in this space, in this city. Pittsburgh is an amazing town for sports fans, culture lovers, bikers, hikers, and students of all stripes. Think about what the whole city has to offer you in terms of housing, internships, health resources, recreation, and more. Explore our Guide to Pittsburgh series to get a jumping-off point.
Be proactive
Keep your mind on deadlines, ask your Admissions counselor what your next steps should be, and stay on top of emails and other official communications. Getting organized and doing things promptly but thoughtfully is the best way to feel in control of your college search.
Really picture yourself at Chatham
Imagine yourself— your tastes, preferences, habits, and hobbies— living at Chatham. Take a walk from campus to our nearest neighborhoods of Shadyside or Squirrel Hill to get a feel for where you might be hanging out. Have a meal in the dining hall. Tour the Athletic and Fitness Center to picture future workouts. If you’ve got a job or are planning to live elsewhere, explore your commute. Look at our list of student organizations and see what interests you. If you’re planning on spending the next four years at Chatham, we want you to love it as much as we do.