Whether opening dialogues with roommates or sharing time management strategies, Chatham success coaches are there to make sure first-year students have the tools they need.

Meet a few of our Student Success Coaches and the students they help adjust to college life.

We’re counting down some of the college essentials, from dorm must-haves to mental and emotional tools.

Our city is rich in art and culture—just look at these shining examples.

What’s one great way to unwind from the whirlwind of starting a new semester? Spending time in Pittsburgh’s green spaces!

Committing to a college is a major step that can majorly influence the course of your life. For some people, it’s an easy decision and for others, it takes more time and consideration. If you’re wondering what happens after you make a deposit to Chatham, we’re here to fill you in!

Making your housing deposit and completing your housing application is a huge step towards kicking off your Chatham journey—and the deadline to submit your application for priority housing consideration is Sunday, May 1st! In this guide, we cover every step of the process from your housing deposit to roommate selection.

Happy First-Generation Students Day! Every year Chatham welcomes a brand-new class of trailblazing first-generation students and this year is no different—90 new first-gen students joined Chatham’s ranks this fall. In honor of this special day, we’re counting down some of our best recommendations for both current and prospective first-gen students.

We caught up with two veteran RA’s to get their insider answers to some of the most common dorm room anxieties that first year college students face.

While you’re checking off those first year college course requirements, try thinking outside the box (while thinking critically about the media we consume every day) and take Media Literacy! Explore culture and politics through the lens of social media, TV, and more, all while getting a leg-up on how to deftly navigate the information all around us.

We caught up with members of the Chatham community—and former first years themselves—for some guidance on how to navigate this one-of-a-kind experience.

Your four years as an undergraduate student are a time of growth and discovery. Senior Irina Bucur shares 10 tips about student life she learned over the years.