Chatham limits the granting of baccalaureate degrees to women, but certificate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs at Chatham are open to both women and men. Traditions Chatham's traditions are a chain that link together generations of Chatham students and alumnae. Opening Convocation marks the formal beginning of the academic year, as Closing Convocation signals the traditional ending. Other campus events may take place during this time, including committee meetings, public talks, and Global Focus events. The first weekend in December marks a special celebration combining three different events.
Candlelight starts off the evening with student readings and musical selections in the chapel.
Next, students, faculty, and staff gather in Fickes hall to share in Fickes Eggnog and h'or doevres. Finally, students and their guests dance the night away at the holiday ball. Spring Fling is a weekend full of social activities. Students, faculty and staff spend the morning planting bulbs, mulching, and beautifying the campus, then enjoy picnics and games on the quad. That evening, students and their guests attend the Spring Fling Formal.