This page was updated on August 10, 2020

Information for Incoming Students

On August 4, Chapman leadership announced that we will be starting the fall semester with remote instruction for most programs. You can learn more about our plans for a robust fall semester here.

We are committed to doing everything we can to protect the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff. Below are links to specific areas about preparing for your first semester at the university this fall:

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Be sure you are following the first year or transfer checklist for successfully starting in the fall. Checklists are available on our New Students website.

Housing

For the fall semester, Chapman will be housing students in private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Because of this drastic reduction in occupancy, we ask that those with active housing applications submit this housing form to indicate your need for housing in Fall 2020. If you no longer require Chapman housing, you can also cancel your application within this same form. Please read the form carefully and submit it before 8:00 a.m. PDT on Wednesday August 5 to be considered for housing this fall. For additional updates on housing for incoming first-year and transfer students:

Read the Housing FAQs
Visit Residence Life’s Housing Updates webpage.

Fall Orientation

Orientation will take place the week before classes begin. We are currently planning a fully virtual experience. In-person opportunities may be available as well. We will email information to incoming students and families as plans are finalized. You can also visit our Orientation website for more details.

Advising and Registration

Please visit the Academic Advising Center’s New Students page for information and resources on advising and registering for classes. You can also visit their FAQs page for answers to common questions.

Chapman Connection Newsletter

Every Thursday afternoon we’ll send weekly updates to incoming undergraduate students and their families. You can also find links to recent issues on our New Students website.

International Undergraduate Students

If you are an incoming international student who will be starting in fall 2020 on an F-1 visa and are not currently in the United States, please read this important update.

Feel free to reach out to Bryant Dowd, Associate Director of International Admission, with any questions or to talk through your options for the fall semester: bdowd@chapman.edu.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Be sure you are following the graduate student checklist for successfully starting in the fall.

Program Updates and Orientation

Incoming graduate students should receive updates directly from their program leading up to the beginning of the semester. Feel free to also reach out directly to your program contact with any questions.

International Graduate Students

If you are a new international student currently not in the U.S., please read this important update.

Please feel free to reach out to Monica Chen, Associate Director of International Initiatives, with any questions or talk through your options for the fall semester: mchen@chapman.edu.