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1 The International Student Experience

2 Chatham University welcomes International Students! Students from all over the world find their home at Chatham University. Cultural diversity is welcomed and celebrated throughout the year. At Chatham, we challenge our students to Think Globally. Environmentally. Civically. Confidently. Global understanding in particular is important to our vibrant academic community, and is something you ll experience both in and out of the classroom. Chatham University. Big Thinking for a Big World. O f f i c e o f A d m i ss i o n Woodland Road... Berry Hall... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA admission@chatham.edu...

3 The Ideal Learning Environment Chatham University, founded in 1869 and home to about 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students, is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a city in the northeastern United States of America. Chatham s Shadyside Campus includes the historic, 39-acre Woodland Road arboretum campus and is at the center of the bustling Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Shadyside and nearby Oakland. Our Eden Hall Campus is located on 388-acres in Richland Township, approximately 45 minutes from the Shadyside Campus, and is home to the School of Sustainability and the Environment. The University is a private, selective, fully accredited, nonsectarian institution, consisting of three distinct Colleges: Chatham College for Women, offering baccalaureate degrees to women only; College for Graduate Studies, offering master s and doctoral degrees and teacher certification to both women and men; and College for Continuing and Professional Studies, offering undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education online to both women and men. Shadyside Campus Eden Hall Campus The Chatham advantage Small campus and class sizes. The average class size at Chatham is 14 for undergraduate students and fewer than 20 students at the graduate level. Accelerated Graduate Programs enable undergraduate students to earn a bachelor s and master s degree in as few as five years. The Chatham University 3-2 Engineering Program enables students to enroll for three years at Chatham University and then two years at an accredited engineering school. Chatham has established cooperative programs with Carnegie Mellon University and Pennsylvania State University. Chatham Abroad and many graduate programs offer students the opportunity to study around the world. The Global Focus program engages our students in the study of peoples and civilizations. Each year, our community of scholars promotes a critical and holistic exploration of one specific country or region of the world. The Global Focus program celebrates Turkey. Past regions/countries have included Brazil and West Africa. Community Involvement. By combining practical learning opportunities with career exploration, Chatham students typically complete thousands of community service learning hours worldwide each year. Chatham University is located in the heart of the City of Pittsburgh. Students are encouraged to explore the city because it offers many cultural and learning opportunities. To help students explore the city, the Chatham ID card allows students to take city busses for free.

4 admission requirements: International Undergraduate Students Application Requirements Completed Undergraduate Student Application for Admission or the Common Application. Visit the University s website at to apply online Non-refundable application fee of U.S. $35 (check or money order payable to Chatham University) Admission essay All official secondary and postsecondary academic records. Translation and professional evaluation required* Official copy of TOEFL or SAT score (Chatham code for both: 2081); Chatham also accepts the IELTS One letter of recommendation Copy of U.S. visa (if currently living in the United States) Proof of financial support (official bank statements indicating enough funds to cover the first year of education at Chatham and a completed certification of finances form provided by the Office of Admission) EngLish Language REquirement For Unconditional Acceptance: TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 79 on the Internetbased exam or IELTS: 6.0 or above For Conditional Acceptance: TOEFL: 500 paper-based, 61 Internet-based exam or IELTS: credit transfer Chatham University recognizes two-year associate degrees and accredited university course work. If credit evaluation is needed, please contact the Office of International Admission at admission@chatham.edu. Rolling Admission The recommended deadline for international students wishing to attend in the fall is June 15 to ensure time for visa appointments.

5 admission requirements: International graduate Students Application Requirements Completed Graduate Student Application for Admission. For most programs, the application is found at For the Physician Assistant Program apply at For the Doctor of Physical Therapy program apply at Deadlines vary per program. However, we advise you to complete your application at least 3 months prior to your program start date in order to have adequate time for immigration processing. See the department website for more details Admission essays and recommendations (vary per program) Completed Graduate Supplemental Form All official postsecondary academic records. Translation and professional evaluation required* Official copy of TOEFL (Chatham code: 2081); Chatham also accepts the IELTS exam Copy of U.S. visa or copy of immigration documents if living in the U.S. (passport, I-20, or DS-2019, visa and I-94 Cards) After admission, provide proof of financial support, including official bank statements indicating enough funds to cover the first year of education at Chatham, and a completed certification of finances form provided by the Office of Admission ENglish Language Requirement For Unconditional Acceptance: TOEFL: 600 paper-based, 100 on the Internetbased exam or IELTS: 6.5 For Conditional Acceptance: TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 85 Internet-based exam or IELTS: 5.5 * Transcript Evaluation Policy: International credentials from an educational system other than the United States must have a course-by-course evaluation by a foreign credential evaluation service who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The cost of the evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant. A list of approved evaluators can be found at admissions/international/pdf/credentialeval.pdf

6 a welcoming environment for international student English LanguaGe program OFFERINGS For Undergraduate Students Chatham offers year-round English instruction focusing on academic preparation for college success. Semester-long courses provide a bridge for intermediate and advanced ESL students, and allow upper-level students to enroll concurrently in college coursework. The Chatham Summer English Program combines intensive classroom study with weekly cultural outings, frequent student activities, and constant English practice. For many, this provides a comfortable transition to full-time study in the United States. Summer program participation requires a minimum TOEFL score of 475 or equivalent, and the fall or spring English Language Program courses require a minimum of 500 PBT. International students who wish to pursue their study of English as a second language may apply to Chatham University s English Language Program (ELP). This program is designed for students who are planning to study at universities and colleges in the United States or for members of the international community who need to improve their English ability. To apply to the English Language Program, please contact the Office of International Affairs at internationalaffairs@chatham.edu. For Graduate Students The Chatham Graduate Peer Mentoring Program is an exciting program designed to provide English language instruction to international graduate students who require additional English language support. International students who apply to Chatham University and are accepted but have not achieved the necessary minimum TOEFL score of 600 (100 Internet-based) or 6.5 IELTS will be required to enroll in the Graduate Peer Mentoring Program. In order to participate in Peer Mentoring, students must receive a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (85 on the Internet-based test) or 5.5 IELTS. Student Services Chatham University provides assistance for international students before and after they arrive on campus with: International student orientation International visa advising Student health center staffed by a physician and nurses Academic support and tutoring services Counseling services On-campus residence halls, with winter housing available

7 Financing Your Studies at Chatham University For All Chatham University International Students On-Campus Employment Full-time international students are eligible to work on campus during their studies. Chatham University offers a limited number of student employment positions to students in the Chatham College for Women and the College for Graduate Studies. Students usually work 10 to 15 hours per week, and the pay rate ranges from $8 to $10 per hour. For Undergraduate Students Chatham International Merit Scholarships Chatham offers scholarships for international students based on a combination of TOEFL (or SAT) scores and GPA. Scholarships ranging from $6,000 to $12,000 are awarded upon completion of the application process. Scholarships are renewable as long as a student maintains a 2.0 GPA. Chatham International World Ready Women Scholarships Chatham offers scholarships for international students based on resumé, interview, and short essay. Students who wish to participate need to contact the Office of International Admission at admission@chatham.edu. World Ready Women Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 a year and are renewable as long as a student maintains a 2.0 GPA. For Graduate Students Assistantships Assistantships range from $5,400 to $9,000 annually in the form of a stipend. To be eligible, students must have a 3.25 overall undergraduate GPA and enroll full-time. For first consideration, students should be admitted and submit their assistantship application by March 31 each year. Students from all College for Graduate Studies programs are eligible except physician assistant, physical therapy, and occupational therapy students tuition and Fees Chatham College for Women (per year) Full-time tuition $28,088 Room and board $8,873 Mandatory college and technology fees.. $1,100 college for graduate studies Full-time cohort programs (per term) Doctor of Physical Therapy $9,260 Master of Occupational Therapy $8,421 Master of Physician Assistant Studies... $11,799 Combined lab & insurance fee $160 Campus fee $200 All other graduate programs Charge per credit $742 Campus fee per credit $18 college for continuing and professional studies Charge per credit Undergraduate programs $681 Graduate programs $742

8 Chatham University Programs of Study chatham college for women Programs in italics are offered as minors only. Indented listings are concentrations within the major. Applied Management Art History Art Museum Studies Arts Management Biochemistry Biology Botany Business - Accounting - Economics - Management - Marketing Chemistry Communication - Broadcast Journalism - Print Journalism - Professional Writing - Public Relations Conflict Resolution Creative Writing (BFA) Cultural Studies Cultural Studies: African American Studies Dance Education - Elementary - Early Childhood _- Secondary Certification Engineering (3-2 program) English Environmental Biology Environmental Chemistry Environmental Policy Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental Writing Exercise Science Film and Digital Technology - Emerging Media - Film Forensics French and Francophone Studies Global Policy Studies Government History History of Religion Interdisciplinary Majors Interior Architecture (3 year program) International Business International Certificates - _Africa - Asia - Europe - Latin America - The Middle East International Studies Law and Society Mathematics Music - Composition - Voice Nursing Philosophy Physics Psychology Public Policy Studies Self-Designed Majors Social Services Administration Social Work Spanish and Hispanic Studies Visual Arts - Emerging Media _- Photography - _Studio Arts Women s Studies Writing college for graduate studies coeducational Programs Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology Master of Accounting Master of Arts in Communications Master of Arts in Landscape Studies Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration MFA in Creative Writing MFA in Film and Digital Technology Master of Interior Architecture Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Occupational Therapy Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Biology Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Certificate in Executive Women s Leadership School of Sustainability and the Environment coeducational programs Master of Arts in Food Studies Master of Sustainability Certificates in Sustainability College for Continuing & Professional Studies Online Programs Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Interior Architecture Master of Professional Writing - Web Content Design - Technical Writing Master of Science in Infant Mental Health Master of Science in Infant Mental Health Counseling RN-to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Low Residency Programs (Combination of Online and On Ground) Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Low-Res MFA) Certificate in Infant Mental Health (Credit/Non-Credit) Accelerated Graduate Program with Carnegie Mellon University Master of Science in Healthcare Policy and Management Master of Information Systems Management Master of Arts Management Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management