Chatham University

What is the accreditation of Chatham University?

Chatham University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation or approval of an individual professional program.

That distinction is especially important for applicants to clinical and other licensed professions. A program may need separate professional accreditation, state approval, or both, and licensing rules can vary by state. Institutional accreditation is relevant to participation in federal student aid programs, but it does not by itself guarantee that another college will accept a course for transfer or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Applicants should check the current accreditation and licensing disclosures for the exact degree they intend to pursue.

What are the admission requirements at Chatham University?

First-year undergraduate admission is selective rather than open. Applicants generally submit an application and secondary-school academic record showing graduation or an accepted equivalent; Chatham considers high school GPA and coursework in its review.

Rank, recommendations, college-preparatory coursework, and test scores may be considered, but the admissions information does not identify them as universal requirements. SAT and ACT results should therefore not be confused with a requirement to test. In the reported admissions cycle, Chatham admitted about 62% of first-year applicants - an admission rate, not an individual applicant's probability of acceptance.

Applicants educated in a language other than English may need to document English proficiency; the reported admissions requirements identify TOEFL as one accepted requirement. Graduate, international, and certain professional programs can have different forms, prerequisites, interviews, or deadlines. Applicants should follow the current instructions for their applicant category rather than assume that the first-year undergraduate checklist covers every program.

What are the application fees and waivers at Chatham University?

The reported undergraduate application fee for the 2024-25 admissions data is $35. That figure is an application charge, not an enrollment deposit or a tuition payment.

Fees and waiver procedures can depend on the application route and applicant category and may change between admission cycles. Before submitting, applicants should check the fee displayed in Chatham's current application and ask admissions about a waiver if paying would pose a hardship. A waiver generally needs to be arranged before an application fee is paid; applicants to graduate or professional programs should check their program's own instructions.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Chatham University?

Chatham students may have access to Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC through cooperating institutions rather than through ROTC units operated by Chatham on its own campus.

Cross-enrollment can require travel to a host institution for classes, training, and physical-fitness activities. Prospective cadets and midshipmen should confirm that the relevant host unit accepts Chatham students, how ROTC courses fit their degree plan, and whether schedules or transportation create conflicts. Scholarships have separate eligibility and application rules; participation can also carry a post-graduation service obligation under the applicable program terms.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Chatham University?

Chatham admits transfer students and generally considers credit earned at other accredited institutions. Transfer entry is reported for fall, spring, and summer, but admission and the acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions.

A transfer applicant should expect to submit official transcripts from colleges attended and any additional records requested for their academic history or intended program. Chatham also reports accepting certain forms of examined or evaluated learning, including AP, CLEP, DSST, and credit evaluated under American Council on Education recommendations. Such policies do not mean every score or course will meet a major requirement.

The most useful evaluation identifies not just how many credits transfer, but which satisfy general education, prerequisites, and major requirements. Applicants should request an official, program-specific credit evaluation and ask how many credits must be completed at Chatham. Health and other sequenced programs may impose additional limits or prerequisites.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Chatham University?

Chatham supports international study, but the appropriate route depends on a student's major, timing, and the programs approved for a particular term. Opportunities may include shorter faculty-led experiences and longer study through approved partner or external programs.

Students considering a term abroad should obtain academic approval before committing to a program. That review should establish how courses will count toward the degree, whether a required clinical or sequenced course can be missed, and what the full program and travel costs will be. Financial aid eligibility can differ between a Chatham-operated experience and an external program, so students should review both academic and aid arrangements before paying a deposit.