On-Campus Resources to Help You Study, Work, and Have Fun at Chatham
Even at a small university, there are times where it’s hard to know where to turn. Who do you go to for feedback on a resumé? Where can you exercise at the end of a long day? How do you get your grades back on track after a tough exam?
This page seeks to answer those questions and more. Below are several resources to help students find the best places for study help, career prep, and extracurricular fun.
Studies and academics
The Office of Academic and Accessibility Resources
What is it: OAAR, located on the third floor of the Jennie King Mellon Library, helps students improve their study skills and overcome challenges in the classroom.
What they offer:
In-person and online tutoring
Academic accommodations for students with disabilities
Writing help
Supplemental instruction
How to reach them:
Call 412-365-1523
Email OAAR@chathm.edu
The Jennie King Mellon Library
What is it: Chatham’s on-campus library houses books, films and TV shows, and more materials for students to borrow.
What they offer:
One-on-one research help
Borrow materials not available at JKM from another library with interlibrary loans
Equipment like laptop chargers, external hard drives, extension cords, headphones, and more
Private study rooms
How to reach them:
Talk to a library employee at the circulation desk
Call 412-365-1670.
Email reference@chatham.edu
The Academic Success Division
What is it: Four offices share resources to help students succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. The division is comprised of OAAR, the Office of Career Development, the Academic Advising Center, and the Office of Global Engagement.
What they offer:
Dedicated academic advising staff for first- and second-year students
A one-stop shop for questions about help in class, internships, and on-campus jobs
The Office of Global Engagement helps international students at Chatham, as well as American students hoping to study abroad
How to reach them:
View the Academic Advising page on my.Chatham
Email advising@chatham.edu
Email GlobalEngagement@chatham.edu for questions about international student and study abroad resources
Work and internships
The Office of Career Development
What is it: The Office of Career Development helps prepare students for their professional futures.
What they offer:
Help finding on-campus employment
Assistance in searching and applying for internships
First job and career advancement guidance
Career preparation workshops and more
How to reach them:
Find the Career Development office in the James Laughlin Music Center
Email careers@chatham.edu
Call 412-365-1209
Play and downtime
The Athletic and Fitness Center
What is it: The AFC is where Chatham students go to exercise, practice, and play sports together.
What it offers:
Free yoga classes
An indoor pool
A sauna
Intramural sports
Treadmills, bikes, and free weights
How can you reach them:
Email AFC@chatham.edu
Follow @chathamuafc on Instagram
Student Organizations
What are they: These are groups and clubs run by the students of Chatham University.
What they offer:
Honors societies for certain majors and study areas
Groups for students with shared ethnicities, races, and religions
Volunteer, social justice, and political organizations
Clubs for chess, board games, and other hobbies
Resources to start your own student organization
Where to find them:
Visit the student organizations page on the Chatham Student Government website to find a list of active groups, registration forms, and more information.