Though Chatham, founded in 1869, is one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States, the University is constantly evolving and introducing new programs and initiatives to prepare world ready women for life after graduation. One such program, the Five Year Masters program, allows students to graduate with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in only five years. As a first year undergraduate, students can apply and be conditionally accepted into one of Chatham’s graduate degree programs, and will begin graduate level courses during their senior year. Another new initiative is the College’s PC Tablet program. Each first year student receives a HP Compaq Tablet PC, which she will then own upon graduation. Faculty members have incorporated the tablets into the curriculum for in class note taking, researching, and online learning. Finally, the University announced that it would no longer require standardized test scores for undergraduate admissions. In order to create a more individualized admissions process to reflect Chatham’s individualized academic experience, the University will allow undergraduate applicants to submit graded test papers, high school GPA, and portfolios in lieu of ACT or SAT scores. Chatham’s campus has also gone through significant changes in the past few years. With completion of a new Athletic and Fitness Center (AFC), the University converted its old gymnasium into a new Art and Design Center, featuring fine and applied art studios, a computer lab, and classroom space, as well as gallery and student exhibition space. The AFC is an advanced four level athletic facility designed as a multipurpose centre for the entire campus. It includes a fitness centre, squash courts, climbing wall, jogging track, eight lane competition swimming pool, and a smoothie bar. Chatham University provides its more than 1,700 students, both undergraduate and graduate, with a solid education built upon strong academics, public leadership, and global perception. Chatham also offers graduate studies, continuing education, and certification programs for women and men. Chatham students may register for classes at any of Pittsburgh’s eight other colleges and universities including Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. The 32 acre arboretum campus is located on historic Woodland Road in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh. For more information, call 1-800-837-1290 or visit the Web site.

The Chatham Technology Initiative provides first year students with a Hewlett-Packard tc4200 Tablet PC computer for use throughout our wireless campus.

Five year masters programs enable students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as few as five years.

Cross registration allows students to take courses at any of the nine major Pittsburgh colleges and universities including Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Chatham Abroad gives students the opportunity to study abroad at a variety of locations around the world.

Weekday tours are offered at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. Weekend tours are by appointment.

Test optional admissions policy for first year applicants who choose not to submit the SAT/ACT will be required to submit a graded writing sample and resume or list of activities. Applicants will also have the option to interview and submit a portfolio or special project/activity.