Online Admitted Student Resources

Congratulations on your admission to Chatham, and welcome to our Online Admitted Student Resource Guide. Here we’ve gathered content to guide your next steps and answer your questions as you prepare for a successful transition to Chatham University.

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Accept Your Offer of Admission

Acceptance to a Chatham University’s online degree program begins your unique journey of professional skill development and personal discovery.

Accept Your Offer of Admission

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Join MyChatham

Once you have accepted your offer of admission to a Chatham online degree program, you will receive an email with the subject line Chatham University Account Information. Now that you have become part of the Chatham student community, all communications from the University will be directed to this email account. Please check it regularly and use it for all your Chatham community interactions.

Access MyChatham

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Meet Your Advisor

Schedule a time to meet with Dr. Mark Kassel for your Registration & Advising session as soon as possible. We have made this process simple, and you can choose your day and time for advising with us by scheduling a meeting time that is convenient for you! In this session you will:

Review your graduation plan including pre-requisite requirements or credits that have been transferred if applicable.
Complete the course registration process for your first term.

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Grab Your Books & More

The Chatham University Bookstore is your official on-campus destination for textbooks, apparel, fan gear, and more.

Visit the Bookstore

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Online Orientation

We have created an online experience for you to explore your new home at Chatham Online! Log in and get acquainted with Brightspace, your new learning platform, and the resources available to you as a part of our growing online learning community. Log in to the Online Orientation using your newly acquired Chatham credentials.

Visit the Online Orientation

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Complete Financial Aid Process

If you have not completed your FASFA, or you are unsure if Chatham University is named in the application, please begin or review your application to ensure that Chatham will receive this vital information. Packaging your financial aid can take up to 10 business days from your admission date, so FASFA completion with Chatham set for notification is essential.

Explore Financial Aid

Start Class

Classes are starting all year round, so mark your calendar for your enrollment date and start engaging with your community on that first day. It’s a journey that starts with that first step and you’ve already come a long way. Congratulations!