Photo of Rea House, a red brick mansion converted into a residence hall

Rea House

Rea House was built in 1912 and houses approximately 32 students in single, double, and triple rooms. It also has communal bathrooms, a kitchenette, and laundry facilities.

Rea House is also home to the Honors Living and Learning Community.

Rea Coffeehouse

Located in the basement, the Rea Coffeehouse acts as a creative space for university-held poetry readings, writing workshops, and more.

Photo of a Chatham student painting in Rea House
Photo of students hanging out in Rea House
Photo of a group of students in pink Chatham University shirts posing for the camera
Photo of a Chatham student painting in Rea House

Touring Rea House

Check out this video to see the ins and outs of the living spaces in Rea.

Learn more about all of the housing options available on campus by clicking here.

 

The Chatham Honors Program

At Chatham, we think an Honors Program should engage you, not just give you more work to accomplish. That's why ours is designed as an interdisciplinary challenge for both inside and outside of the classroom. Learn more about the Chatham Honors Program benefits, requirements, and more by clicking here.

Chatham Buildings as Zodiac Signs

Here’s the thing about Chatham Buildings — we have a lot of them, each with its own unique personality or “vibe,” if you will. We’ve become so enthralled with exploring them over the years that we’ve matched them with their corresponding zodiac signs.

Click here to see why Rea House is Scorpio, and what other signs are matched to the buildings on Shadyside Campus.

Photo of a red brick mansion, Rea House, on a sunny autumn day