Chatham New & Transfer Student Orientation

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

Please take a few moments to review the Undergraduate Orientation information on this site. It highlights important details about Move-In & Orientation, and what you need to complete prior to arriving on campus.

Fall 2024 New & Transfer Student Orientation will take place from Wednesday, August 21 to Sunday, August 25.

All students must sign up for Orientation. Click the button below to register.

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 start getting involved in student life!

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Get the ChathamU App

Download the ChathamU app (App Store & Google Play Store) to access important information about dining, shuttles, parking and campus maps, campus events, student organizations, and more.

Bookmark the Schedule

You can bookmark this page for easy access to the full calendar of upcoming New & Transfer Student Orientation events and activities.

Show your Purple Pride on campus with some Chatham gear! Click here to shop at the ChathamU bookstore.

Photo of a group of four female Chatham students posing for a photo on Move-In Day
Photo of a young student wearing a blue t-shirt posing with a parent
Photo of three Chatham students smiling at karaoke night
Photo of a group of four male Chatham students posing for a photo on Move-In Day
Photo of students seated in the chapel during an orientation talk
Photo of a group of students painting a rock purple with a cougar face on Shadyside Campus
Photo of a group of four Chatham students sitting and smiling on a bench in the Quad
Photo of a male student in a ChathamU purple t-shirt holding a microphone and smiling at karaoke
Photo of three students laughing together in a residence hall
Several male Chatham students are seated at a table in Anderson Dining Hall playing bingo