Chatham New & Transfer Student Orientation

Fall 2025 Orientation

Wednesday, August 20-Sunday, August 24, 2025

Welcome to Cougar Country! We can’t wait to welcome you into our Chatham community.

Please take time to review the important information on this site, including a checklist of what you need to complete before arriving to campus; a detailed schedule for Move-In & Orientation; and important resources to help you get started at ChathamU.

New Student Checklist

Before You Arrive

To make sure that your orientation experience is as smooth as possible, complete these tasks before arriving.

Move-In & Orientation

Take a look at the Move-In & Orientation Schedule for what to expect.

After Orientation

Following orientation, it’s time to get ready for your classes and get involved in student life!

Schedule

Click the button below and bookmark the schedule page for easy access to the New & Transfer Student Orientation agenda.

Be sure to download the ChathamU app (App Store & Google Play Store) for important information about dining, shuttles, parking, campus maps, and more.

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A group of Chatham University volunteers posing for a silly photo at a Move-In Day tent
Three Chatham students pose together for a photo during Orientation's Bingo Night
Two new roommates pose for a photo at the door of their dorm room
A group of Chatham University male athletes pose for a photo together on Move-In Day
Students sit on blankets on the Quad during Orientation's Movie Night Under the Stars
Two new roommates smile together in their dorm room
Chatham students in Anderson Dining Hall sit together eating and playing bingo
Photo of Orientation's Karaoke Night in the Carriage House