The Graduate Team
Call or write your program admission representative anytime you have questions, and schedule a visit when you're ready.
Meet Our Staff : Checkerboard 1 - The Graduate TeamWe’re excited to help you get ready for your first term at Chatham, and encourage you to connect with the Graduate Admission Team or your program’s admission representative anytime questions arise.
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.dos5.net, the University portal. Be sure to check your Chatham e-mail regularly, as this is the primary method of communication by the University.
If you haven't already, take a moment to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get a jumpstart on financing your education. List Chatham's school code: 003244. Contact our Financial Aid office with questions at 412-365-2781 or via email to Financial Aid. You may also use our virtual calendar to schedule a 1:1 meeting.
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.
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.
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 History background checks in order to register for classes. This is a requirement of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Forms can be obtained here.
Health 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. In addition, each student will be required to complete a full background check before clinical rotations.
Call or write your program admission representative anytime you have questions, and schedule a visit when you're ready.
Meet Our Staff : Checkerboard 1 - The Graduate TeamWe position our alumni to excel in today’s top industries and our graduates experience a 98% employment rate one year after graduation.
Through assistantships, campus employment, and more, Chatham provides several ways to help fund your graduate degree.
Explore Funding Opportunities : Checkerboard 3 - Funding OpportunitiesExplore loan eligibility as well as our flexible tuition payment plan, a semester-based, interest-free program that allows students to finance tuition and fees over monthly installments.
Review Loans and Payment Options : Checkerboard 4 - Loans & Payment OptionsYou will receive an e-mail notification when your bill is ready to be viewed on my.dos5.net. Payment will be due the following month on the 15th.
Tuition & Fees : Checkerboard 5 - Paying TuitionGraduate 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.
Housing Resources : Checkerboard 6 - Housing ResourcesThe Office of Student Health and Wellness is responsible for student health and counseling services. For information on purchasing University health insurance, call 412-365-2719.
Health and Counseling Services : Checkerboard 8 - Health & WellnessThe AFC is a modern, multifunctional facility open to all Chatham students, faculty, and staff. During the academic year, free fitness classes are offered to help promote health and wellness to all University members.
Athletic & Fitness Center Info : Checkerboard 9 - The Athletic & Fitness Center (AFC)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.