NEW & TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION
Schedule
Bookmark this page for easy access to the New & Transfer Student Orientation agenda. And be sure to download the ChathamU app (App Store & Google Play Store) for important information about dining, shuttles, parking, campus maps, and more.
Fall 2025 Orientation
Wednesday, August 20 to Sunday, August 24, 2025
Required orientation events are indicated in bold letters on the event page itself, and in the events listing below with the following text:
Required for All Residential Students
Questions? Email the Office of Student Affairs at osa@chatham.edu.
Commuter Student Space
The Carriage House is our designated commuter space during orientation—and has amenities for commuters during the term, too. There is a fridge and kitchenette available for use if you pack a lunch.
Sensory-Friendly Quiet Spot
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Jennie King Mellon Library, 3rd floor in the Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources
Saturday and Sunday, Braun 004
Pittsburgh Bingo Night, presented by Chatham Activities Board & Residence Life
This event is optional.
Education Department Orientation
Required for First-Year & Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Pre-K–4 Education or pursuing the Art K–12 Certificate or Secondary Education Certificate.
Academic Department Orientation, Falk School
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Environmental Science, Food Studies, and/or Sustainability.
Arts, Design & Communication Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Art Education, Arts Management, Communication: Communication Studies or Journalism or Public Relations or Visual Communication Design, Media Arts: Film and Digital Technology or Graphic Design or Photography, Visual Arts: Art History or Studio Arts
School of Business and Enterprise Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Accounting, Applied Data Science Analytics, Economics, International Business, Management, Sports Management, and Marketing. Interdisciplinary business majors are encouraged to attend if their schedules permit.
Exercise Science Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Exercise Science.
Humanities Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
Immersive Media Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Immersive Media.
Music Program Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Music, Music Business, and Music Technology.
Pathways to Nursing Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Pathways to Nursing (PTN) program or are Pre-Nursing.
Science Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Biochemistry; Biology, Biology: Human Biology, Biology: Cell & Molecular Biology; Chemistry, Mathematics, and Neuroscience.
Social Sciences Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Criminology, History, International Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Services Administration, and Social Work.
Interior Architecture Department Orientation
Required for First-Year and Transfer Students*
*Majoring in Interior Architecture.
Transfer and Parenting/Guardian Student Orientation Lunch
Required for All Incoming Transfer Students
Music Ensemble Meet & Greet: Chatham Choir, Jazz Band & Concert Band
This event is optional.
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