Frequently Asked Questions

Know what to expect when you arrive on campus and get your Homecoming and Alumni Reunion 2024 questions answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

We invite you to join us for a historic celebration: Chatham’s first Homecoming & Alumni Reunion Weekend! From students and families to faculty, staff, and our cherished alumni, this weekend is crafted for every member of our Chatham community.

Celebrate with your fellow graduates as this weekend doubles as a Reunion for classes ending in 4 and 9. Enjoy time-honored traditions including Class Parties and the Bloody Mary and Mimosa Brunch as you reconnect with classmates and friends.

Follow the Office of Alumni Relations on Instagram and Facebook for exciting updates!

More information to come!

The tentative schedule is now available online for 2024 Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend. You will receive a save-the-date postcard with the tentative schedule. Registration will open in early summer and mailed to your home in late June 2024. If you have not been receiving emails or mail from the Office of Alumni Engagement, contact us at alumni@chatham.edu or 412-365-1258 to provide your up-to-date contact information.

You can register by mail or online. All in-person and virtual live streamed events, content, and registration links will be listed on the events schedule page and sent by mail.

To register by mail, complete the form you receive and send to the Office of Alumni Relations with payment.   

Chatham University 
The Office of Alumni Engagement
ATTN: Thea Kalcevic 
1 Woodland Road - Beatty House
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 

Online registration will open this summer.

Yes, all events require registration.
Some in-person reunion events will require a registration fee while all live streamed events will be free.   

All Class Party locations are being reviewed and we will have that information readily available as the schedule is updated. If you are interested in volunteering to plan your Class Party, please contact us at alumni@chatham.edu or 412-365-2731.   

Wear your favorite Chatham clothes or dress for the weather. We encourage you to be as comfortable as possible so you can enjoy the weekend, especially if you are taking part in any of the walking tours.

If you need some new Chatham gear, you can order from The Campus Bookstore and you’ll receive a discount for shopping. 

Chatham University will work to ensure you have the accommodations needed for both in-person and live streamed events. If you need accommodations, please contact Thea Kalcevic at alumni@chatham.edu or 412-365-1258.

To ease your travel planning, we’ve blocked off hotel space exclusively for Alumni Reunion Weekend. Book your hotel room by the date listed below to enjoy the discounted group rate.  

A Chatham group rate is available at the following hotels:  

Hyatt House Pittsburgh/ Bloomfield/Shadyside

5335 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-621-9900

Reunion Rates: $169.00 to $199.00 per night – Deadline: August 27, 2024

*Parking is available in the parking lot attached to the hotel.  

Complimentary Shuttle Service will be included in your Hyatt House stay. Please check the Reunion website for more information.

Book Online


OTHER RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY: 

Springhill Suites Pittsburgh by Marriott, Bakery Square
134 Bakery Square Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 
412-362-8600

Residence Inn-Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place 
3341 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-621-5600

Hilton Garden Inn – Pittsburgh University Place
3454 Forbes Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 
412-683-2040

Hotel Indigo, Pittsburgh/East Liberty 
123 North Highland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
866-325-2281

Hampton Inn-Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
3315 Hamlet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-681-1000

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
5130 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-578-8500

Springhill Suites Pittsburgh by Marriott - Southside Works
2950 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-488-8003

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh West Homestead/Waterfront
401 West Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120
412-462-7301

Your Reunion Class Gift is a special gift made in honor and celebration of your reunion year. Class gifts are an essential source of support for our Annual Fund each year, and gifts of all sizes make a difference in the lives of our students!  

To make your gift, access our secure online giving page here. Gifts made between January 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 will be counted towards Reunion Class Gift totals.  

Yes, you can designate your reunion gift to the fund of your choice. This year, we ask you to consider a gift to support the historic buildings and infrastructure of the Shadyside Campus. Chatham’s picturesque flagship campus remains one of the biggest draws for current students. Preserving these spaces will ensure a unique campus experience for the next generation of Chatham students. If you have questions about specific designations, please email the Office of Annual Giving or call 412-365-1517.

Online

Click here to visit our secure online giving page. Chatham accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Be sure to specify your class year and gift designation! 


Mail

Mail your check, made payable to Chatham University, to the address below. Please include a gift designation in the memo section of your check.

Chatham University
Office of University Advancement
1 Woodland Rd. – Beatty House
Pittsburgh, PA 15232


Matching Gifts

Many businesses and corporations will match the individual charitable gifts of their employees, retirees, the spouses of employees and, in some cases, board members. For more information about your company's matching gift program, please contact your company's human resources department. 

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Contact Us

If you have any unanswered questions regarding your Alumni Weekend, please email Thea Kalcevic, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Events or call 412-365-1258.