Admission Information

Explore this page for more information on the admissions process for non-degree-seeking students.

Non-degree-seeking students include visiting high school dual enrollment students, Pittsburgh Consortium of Higher Education (PCHE) students, visiting college students outside of PCHE, or adult students wishing to take courses for continuing education.

Non-degree applications for both undergraduate and graduate course study are accepted. 

Students taking classes in one of Chatham’s programs but not yet admitted to the program are not eligible for financial aid through the Federal Stafford Loan program. Non-Degree Seeking Students can take up to 24 credits before having to enroll in the program, at which time they must become a Degree-Seeking Student eligible for financial aid as either an undergraduate student or a graduate student. Please see the course catalog policy on Non Degree Seeking students for full details.

Cost Per Credit

2022-2023 cost per credit for undergrad: $934

2022-2023 College in High School (dual enrollment) Non Degree Seeking students:

$250 cost per credit 

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Non-Degree Seeking Student Application

Students who wish to take classes at Chatham University without enrolling in a degree program may apply to the University as a Non-Degree Seeking Student. Non-degree seeking students include visiting high school dual enrollment students, Pittsburgh Consortium of Higher Education (PCHE) students, visiting college students outside of PCHE, or adult students wishing to take courses for continuing education.

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