Welcome Students!
Please utilize the numerous resources below to help make your higher education experience safe, collaborative, and unforgettable. The following will help you find out about all student services, student life events, academic services, leadership, conduct, and more. We hope you find these useful in locating and connecting to important programs, services, and information throughout Chapman. We will be updating this page regularly on services that are impacted by COVID-19.
Visit the Virtual Programming Website
- We are committed to fostering the Chapman Experience you value and enjoy. Many of the engagement opportunities offered each year are still being planned, and will be adapted with in-person or virtual formats as needed.
- Please visit our Virtual Programming Website to learn more about opportunities for you to connect with your peers, learn new things, stay physically active and get engaged in the Chapman community.
- When the conditions allow, small student gatherings/events that meet CU Safely Back plan guidelines, will be coordinated on-campus
Get Connected as a First Year Student
- Please visit our Virtual Programming Website to learn more about opportunities for you can connect with other new students from around the world as you begin your experience as a Panther remotely.
- Be sure to review the first year experience webpage for checklists, timelines, and resources available to help ensure a smooth transition into college.
Department of Student Engagement Facilities are closed until further notice.
Student Facilities such as the Cross-Cultural Center, campus recreation centers, and Argyros Forum Student Union are closed. Reopening plans will follow guidance from the Governor’s Office, local health authorities, and the CU Safely Back Plan. We do not have a firm date of any reopening yet but please know that we will continue to update students after the University releases more information about resuming in-person operations.
Latest Posts
This information will be monitored and evaluated as updates to state and local health agency guidelines become available.
- In-Person Instruction for Interterm and Spring Semester (10/23/2020) - President Struppa released the following statement on Friday, October 23: This week, with the increase… Continue Reading
- Updates to Study Abroad Programs (10/19/2020) - Chapman University is concerned for and committed to the health and well-being of all our… Continue Reading
- Update to Testing Procedures in Response to COVID-19 Cases in Student Housing (10/16/2020) - This week, the university has been managing cases of COVID-19 that have been diagnosed within… Continue Reading
STATUS UPDATE:
Once higher education guidelines have been released from the State of California, Chapman is prepared to quickly finalize and release:
- Timelines and protocols for returning to in-person and hybrid instruction
- Safety and social protocols for housing
- Class format details
- Student life opportunities
We expect the state’s guidelines to be released imminently. Thank you for your patience!
Are you a new incoming student? Find out more information on our incoming student page.
Face Coverings
Face coverings are required on campus to help keep your fellow Panthers healthy.
Hands Washing
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Large Social Gatherings
Avoid large gatherings and opt for virtual-only activities, events, and gatherings.
Physical Distancing
Maintain a distance of six feet whenever possible.