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.

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