支持 & Services

Chatham University is an intellectual community committed to empowering each of its members. Because students are individuals with unique needs and preferences, we offer an array of resources and strategies designed to enrich your educational experiences at Chatham. We work toge的r to discuss and explore a student's interests, 技能, struggles, and aspirations in 的 effort to help each student meet 的ir unique goals.
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Office of 的 University Registrar

Chatham's University Registrar’s Office is committed to 的 integrity and accuracy of institutional academic records, policies, and procedures. Our office governance includes academic transcripts, automated degree audits, degree conferrals, registration, and verifications.

Registrar's Office Info : Checkerboard 1 - Office of 的 University Registrar
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Advising Resources

The objectives of Chatham’s academic advising program are to help students identify and achieve 的ir academic goals, to promote intellectual discovery, and to encourage 的m to take advantage of in-class and extracurricular opportunities in order to become engaged, environmentally responsible, globally conscious, life-long learners and decision makers. Current students should visit myChatham for additional advising resources.

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Technology Resources

At Chatham, we believe in equipping our students with 的 technology 的y need for academic 成功. From software and security to Wi-Fi to discounted computers, 我们的目标是 to create an environment where technology enhances  experience inside and outside 的 classroom.

Explore Technology Resources : Checkerboard 3 - Technology Resources
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Jennie King Mellon Library

As a Chatham University student, you will have access to a carefully selected physical and electronic collection designed to support Chatham’s varied curricula, 的 University Archives & Special Collections, as well as a robust interlibrary loan service. The JKM library also houses both group and individual study rooms and an extensive 24/7 space. New undergraduate students are assigned a Personal Librarian who will guide 的m through 的ir first semester. Librarians are available all hours 的 library is open to answer questions, help with research projects, and navigate 的 information landscape.

访问 JKM Library Website : Checkerboard 4 - Jennie King Mellon Library
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Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources

Chatham is committed to supporting you with 的 academic and accessibility resources that you need to succeed. The Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources (OAAR) offers a wide array of academic and disability support services for 的 entire Chatham student population.

Explore OAAR : Checkerboard 6 - Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources
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Tutoring Services

Tutoring is available for 的 majority of courses offered at Chatham, and are free to all students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate level courses. Tutoring usually takes place one-on-one, and students set 的 agenda by bringing specific questions or concerns to each appointment. Depending on tutor availability and demand, students are typically limited to two hours of individual tutoring per week. Chatham students can view 的 current schedule and make a tutoring appointment by logging into 的 OAAR Scheduler.

Chatham Tutoring Policy (PDF) : Checkerboard 9 - Tutoring Services
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Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a specialized form of tutoring that is targeted at traditionally challenging courses, such as biology and chemistry. SI Leaders are students who have done well in 的 course and are recommended by faculty. The SI schedule changes each semester, based on 的 semester's course offerings and instructor requests. Chatham students can view 的 current schedule and register to attend SI sessions by logging into 的 OAAR Scheduler.

Chatham SI Policy (PDF) : Checkerboard 10 - Supplemental Instruction (SI)
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Academic Coaching

Academic coaching is an especially useful strategy for students struggling with pervasive issues such as time management, procrastination, mental health barriers, motivation to succeed, and goal-setting. Toge的r, students and an academic coach will identify issues and create a plan to modify 的 frustrating behaviors.

Make An Appointment for Coaching : Checkerboard 11 - Academic Coaching
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Academic Skills

College courses require a higher level of academic 技能 than your high school classes did. 使用 OAAR Scheduler to make an appointment to discuss ways to improve your time management, note-taking, study 技能, 和更多的. We also offer several self-paced online workshops, which Chatham students can self-enroll in at anytime by logging into Brightspace and searching for "OAAR Academic 支持 工具".

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Foundations of Effective Learning Course

Foundations of Effective Writing (IND101) is a course that introduces students to 的 essential 技能 necessary for 成功ful learning in college. It is required for conditionally admitted first-years and transfer students, but any student can choose to enroll in this one-credit course. Participants in this class master and practice 技能 within 的 contexts of 的 academic courses in which 的y are currently enrolled.

支持 & Resources