The application process differs for first-year and transfer applicants. Additionally, certain programs and departments require a Creative Supplement along with your application. Use the links below for step-by-step instructions and deadlines on applying to the university.
Chapman is test optional for most applicants. You can learn more about applying test optional here.
Instructions if you are enrolled in high school, or finished high school but never completed college units post graduation.
Additional admission instructions for those applying as an international first-year or transfer student.
This is required for programs in the Department of Art (except Art History), College of Performing Arts or Dodge College of Film & Media Arts.
You can find application details and resources for specific populations on the following pages:
Veterans and Military Dependents
Get a quick overview of the application process in this video:
After applying, you will be able to log into your Application Status Page and view if you have any missing materials. If you are missing anything, you can go to our Missing Items page to learn how to submit them.
Chapman University does not require applicants to disclose their criminal history during the admission process. The admission committee will make all decisions on candidates for admission without knowledge of criminal history.
With submission of an enrollment deposit, students will be required to answer the following questions:
Depositing students who check “Yes” to either question will be sent a request to provide context and background information regarding their history. This information is not an automatic disqualification of enrollment and will be reviewed by a special committee within two weeks of receiving the information.
The review committee, which will consist of Admission and Dean of Students staff members, will review the student’s response, conduct an individualized assessment and determine whether the criminal background information justifies a revocation of the university’s offer of admission
In performing this review, the committee will consider the gravity of the offense or charge and the potential risk or impact it presents to the university community. This committee will make the final decision about enrollment.
Any questions can be sent to Marcela Mejia-Martinez, Assistant Vice President of Admission, at either mamartin@chapman.edu or 714-997-6711.
You are not alone in the application process. Our Admissions team is happy to help you along the way. Below are some ways you can reach out and stay in touch.
You can also use our program finder to help find which of our 100+ majors/minors is the right one for you.
Chapman University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, religion, military status, or veteran’s status in its admissions policies or administration of its educational programs, including scholarship and loan programs, under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Questions, concerns, or complaints may be directed to Colleen Wood, Title IX Coordinator at titleix@chapman.edu, phone (714) 997-6721, Argyros Forum Room 101, or to the Director, US Department of Education, Washington, DC, 20201.
Note: any questions relating to the admission process should be sent to admit@chapman.edu
Email us:
Call us: (714) 997-6711
Text us: (714) 942-5474
Send your documents:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
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