Gateway Student Resource Guide Greetings from Cougar Country! Hello and welcome to Chatham University! We are so glad to have you as a member of Cougar Country. We are here to support your success in every way, so please stop by if there is anything we can help you with. As a Gateway Student, we know that your experience at Chatham will be unique from many other students, so we’ve compiled this guide with information that is relevant to Gateway Students like you! Heather Black, Ed.D. Dean of Students [email protected] 412-365-2776 Woodland Hall FOLLOW THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ON INSTAGRAM! @chathamustudentaffairs The account posts about everything from Chatham events to Chatham news, and even features some giveaways! It is a great way to stay connected to Chatham throughout the year. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs and policies, co-curricular activities, scholarship and loan programs, or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the assistant vice president of human resources, Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, 412-365-1847. Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GATEWAY STUDENT Gateway Lunches ......................................................2 Gateway Newesletter ...................................................2 Alpha Sigma Lamba Honor Society .......................................2 Getting Started at Chatham .............................................3 ACADEMICS Office of Academics Affairs ..............................................5 Academic Support .....................................................6 Office of the Registrar ..................................................7 LIVING ON CAMPUS Residential Life To-Dos .................................................8 COMMUTING TO CAMPUS Appying for Commuter Status ...........................................9 Getting To and From Campus ............................................9 Lockers .............................................................. 10 Student Lounges ...................................................... 10 Commuter Refrigerators ............................................... 10 CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS AND STUDENT SERVICES Get Involved on Campus ................................................11 Career Development ....................................................12 Health and Wellness ....................................................13 CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES ATM. .16 Bookstore .............................................................16 Dining and Meal Plans ..................................................16 Information Technology Services .........................................17 Post Office ............................................................17 Public Safety ..........................................................18 Shuttle Service ........................................................18 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS ...........................................19 SHADYSIDE CAMPUS MAP . 24 PUBLIC PARKING SURROUNDING CAMPUS .........................25 2 Important Information for Gateway Students The Gateway program supports adults who are first-time students or returning to college after a break in enrollment. We know that your experience as a Gateway student is unique, as you may be balancing work, family and general life responsibilities in addition to your studies. We also know that many students have found that the Gateway program provides an enriching journey that leads to personal and professional growth. GATEWAY LUNCHES Once a month, the Office of Student Affairs hosts a Gateway lunch in Anderson Dining Hall. These events are free for Gateway Students, and you can pick up your voucher for your meal at the cashier’s desk. We reserve a table just for Gateway Students, which provides you with an opportunity to meet, get to know, and chat with other Gateway Students. There is also always a representative from the Office of Student Affairs on hand to answer any questions you may have. Check your e-mail and ChathamU Mobile App for upcoming Gateway Lunch dates. GATEWAY NEWSLETTER The Office of Student Affairs sends a monthly e-mail newsletter designed to keep adult students informed of important news, as well as campus events that may be of interest to our adult student population. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA HONOR SOCIETY Alpha Sigma Lambda is the oldest and largest national honor society in America today which recognizes the achievements of adult students who accomplish academic excellence while facing the competing interests of work and home. Students are selected from the highest 20% of the students who have 24 graded credits. If you are an adult student who meets these criteria and are interested in applying for membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at [email protected]. 3 GETTING STARTED AT CHATHAM After you have been accepted into Chatham University, there may still be a few things that you need to do before the first day of classes. Completing Your Admissions Requirements If your acceptance into Chatham is conditional upon receipt of all of your paperwork required for full admission, be sure to forward all outstanding materials to the Office of Admission before the academic term begins. If you are unsure which materials have been received by the Office of Admission, please contact your admission counselor. Pay Deposit, Tuition, and Fees In order to begin setting up your student account at Chatham (e-mail, access to intranet, and Chatham ID), you must pay your deposit. You can pay this deposit online. www.chatham.edu/ > Admission & Aid > Submit Your Deposit There are many options available to pay your tuition and fees at Chatham University. The Office of Financial Aid can assist you in finding the option most appropriate for you to finance your Chatham University education. Before the beginning of each term, you will receive an invoice for your tuition from the Office of Student Accounts. www.chatham.edu > Admission & Aid > Loans & Payment Options Check Your E-mail Regularly Your Chatham e-mail is the primary way that you will receive communications from the University. It is recommended that you check your Chatham e-mail daily so that you do not miss information about your classes, campus activities and important updates. Housing Decide if you are living on or off campus. If you are living on campus contact the Office of Residence Life. If you are planning to commute, fill out the Application for Commuter Status on my.Chatham.edu under My Tools. See page 9 for more information and details about living on campus. Getting your Student ID Card Every new Chatham student must obtain a student ID card. Once you are registered for classes, you can visit the Office of Student Affairs in Woodland Hall to obtain your ID. Your Chatham ID Card will be your official form of identification on campus. It will give you access to the Jennie King Mellon Library, the Athletic and Fitness Center, and other campus services. Your photo ID also allows you to use your meal plan and your Flex or Cougar dollars at Chatham dining facilities. 4 All students are required to have a Chatham Student ID Card. ID cards are issued through the Office of Student Affairs between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The process is quick and easy. It only takes a few minutes to have your picture taken and a card printed. A replacement fee of $25 is charged to students who request a replacement ID. Register for Classes Check in with your Academic Advisor to make sure that you have the classes you need for the first term. Complete Health/Immunization Records You will receive an e-mail to your Chatham University e-mail account from Med+Proctor shortly after you deposit prompting you to set-up your account, where you will complete and upload the required health and immunization record information. You will need to log in, create an account, and have information verified by your doctor’s office. See page 15 for more information. Student Health Insurance All full-time students are required to have health insurance coverage. Full-time students who wish to enroll in the Chatham University Student Health Insurance Plan can do so online at my.chatham.edu. The University-sponsored plan is designed to meet basic health care needs at an affordable cost. Open enrollment runs from June 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020 for the fall term and December 1, 2020 through January 11, 2021 for the spring term. More information is available at the “Student Health Insurance” link located on the my.Chatham.edu homepage and the Student Accounts webpage. For benefit information or assistance with the online enrollment process, please call UPMC Health Plan at 866-203-8051 Attend Orientation Gateway students are welcome to participate in all orientation activities which occur the week prior to the start of the term. However, Gateway students are not required to attend events. Please review the schedule of events and decide what programs and activities you would like to take part in. It is highly recommended that Gateway students attend Gateway Orientation, which occurs on the Sunday before classes commence. chatham.edu/newundergraduatestudent 5 Academic Life Chatham University is dedicated to enabling our graduates to make an impact on the world around them. Students’ academic,