Photo of the Carriage House, a Tudor style small structure with a low brick wall in the front, surrounded by trees and greenery

Carriage House

The Carriage House used to be where Andrew Mellon kept his horses, but today, it’s home to the largest of Chatham’s student lounges where students can hang out, eat, and relax between classes.

  • accessible 24 hours a day with a student ID

  • newly renovated kitchenette

  • the lounge area includes a cozy fireplace

  • entertainment includes a big-screen TV with surround sound, Wii, DVD player, a pool table, ping pong tables, and board games

The Carriage House is also home to the Chatham Activities Board, which plans late-night and weekend events and traditions; Chatham Student Government; spaces for student organizations to meet; the Office of Student Engagement; and the Office of Resident Life. 

 

Find Your Niche at ChathamU

With over 50 student organizations and clubs at Chatham University, it's easy to find your niche and build a sense of belonging. But just in case you don't see a club that speaks to you, you can start your own!

 
 
Photo of eight Chatham Student Government members handing out t-shirts in the quad, and smiling for the camera

Chatham Student Government

Chatham Student Government (CSG) is the voice of the student body here at Chatham. They implement new projects each year that center around the needs of students and help fund events on campus. Read about the CSG on Pulse by clicking here.

Photo of three students wearing masks outside on the quad, decorating and painting small pumpkins together at a picnic table

Don’t Miss Marvelous Mondays This Fall

The Carriage House is home to many things, but most importantly it is home to free food and goods for students to take a break between classes. Each Monday, the Carriage House offers a fun event for students to start the week out right. Read about Marvelous Mondays on Pulse by clicking here.

Photo of four students sitting outside the Carriage House at patio tables, laughing and working together
Photo of three women wearing masks, practicing ukuleles in Carriage House
Photo of a student in a mask shooting pool
Photo of two female students playing ping pong in Carriage House
Photo of a young woman playing with a therapy dog, who is licking her face
Photo of two students, a woman and man, posing for the camera. The man is holding pizza.
Photo of four female Chatham University students wearing balloon hats and celebrating the reopening of Carriage House
Photo of two students singing karaoke on stage in the Carriage House, while seated students watch from the audience

Enjoying your self-guided tour? Click here to schedule an official visit, or contact an Admissions Counselor to learn more about Chatham.