Chatham University

Chatham University is on a 427-acre campus in an urban setting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, not far from Pittsburgh. Chatham University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Chatham University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Chatham University has a thriving Chatham Student Government. In fact, more students participate in Chatham Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Chatham University include Residence Hall Council, Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC), Creative Writing Club and MFA Writing Council and Graduate Student Assembly.

The Chatham University community comes together each year for Spring Formal, Fall Talent Show and Thanksgiving Dinner.

Chatham University Housing

Chatham University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Chatham University students live on campus. In 2021, 53% of undergrads at Chatham University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 47% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Chatham University. There are 715 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,358 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 595 students chose to live on-campus.

Chatham University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Chatham University Athletics

At Chatham University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the unversity, funding, and compention level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Chatham University:

Is Chatham University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Chatham University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Chatham University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Chatham University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Chatham University has self-defense education, well-lighted pathways and sidewalks.

Plan a Visit to Chatham University

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