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Students taking a campus tour

As prospective student, one of the best ways to get a true feeling of a university to see if it is the perfect fit for your higher education is to visit and ask questions. This is why Chapman is proud to offer a variety of visiting and learning opportunities to help you make this important decision.

Tours

Campus and Residence Hall Tours
The Chapman University Campus and Residence Hall Tours are specifically designed to give prospective students and their parents an in-depth look at the 150-year history, academics, student life and surroundings that make Chapman University a standout in the education world.

Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. *
Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length.
 

Private Group Tours
We also offer tours that are designed for larger groups of students and counselors who want to have their own group tour of Chapman University's main campus.To schedule your private group tour, contact 714-997-6711 or e-mail grouptours@chapman.edu.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9 a.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays at 3 p.m. *
Group tours are approximately one hour in length.


Information Sessions

The Information Sessions are geared toward prospective students who have yet to go through the application process. One of our admission officers will provide an in-depth look at the application itself and explain what our admission committee looks for during review. This session will conclude with a Q & A session about the application process and Chapman University overall.

Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. *
Information Sessions last approximately 60 minutes.

*Please Note the following exceptions to our tour schedule:

-We are unable to hold tours during orientation, and when the entire campus is closed for major holidays.
-We will not be holding 2:00 pm tours on Fridays during June and July. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Location and Check-in
Tours and Information Sessions meet in the Pankey Visitor Center located within the main lobby of Argyros Forum (Building 1 on the Campus Map) at 386 N Center Street. Please check in five minutes prior to your appointment. Click here for a campus map  and parking info.

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We ask that each potential applicant to Chapman University sign up for a tour utilizing his or her own contact information during the process. Of course family members make welcome guests, but to maintain the quality of our data, we request that only our Prospective Panther’s information be entered into the online registration form.

If you are a graduate student or High School Counselor wanting to attend a campus tour, please contact the Admission Office front desk for assistance at (714) 997-6711 or e-mail admit@chapman.edu.


Self-Guided Audio Tour

If our campus tours are closed or your schedule doesn't permit, you can experience the beauty of Chapman’s campus at your own pace, on your own time with our self-guided audio tours.

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Tour
Want to see behind the scenes of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts? This highly-ranked school offers in-depth tours of the facilities so you can experience first-hand the dynamic learning environments and cutting edge equipment.


Events

Discover Chapman Day 
This fun-filled event is designed to give prospective high school students, transfer students and parents an in-depth look at the Chapman University community. >>


Interviews

Chapman University's Office of Admission offers prospective students the opportunity to learn more and ask questions on a one-to-one basis with a Chapman Student leaders and admission representatives. Please review your interview and appointment options below.

+-On-Campus and Phone Interviews (High School Seniors Only)

Chapman University’s Admission Fellows Program offers student-led interviews as an optional part of the admission process. The Fellows Program provides prospective students with the opportunity to meet with current Chapman student leaders for an informational and evaluative conversation.  Fellows are also available to answer questions about the Chapman community that the interviewee or their parents might have. The interview will also be used by the admission committee as an additional aid in the application review process.

Interviews conducted by our Admission Fellows are available upon request, and will be scheduled on a first-come, first serve basis. We will offer interviews both on Chapman University’s campus, and over the phone. We will also be offering interviews during Discover Chapman Day.

High School Seniors: schedule a Fellow Interview now »

The benefits of interviewing with the Admission Fellows include:

  • Provides a more personalized application experience
  • Helps demonstrate the prospective student’s personality and passions to the admission committee
  • Allows prospective students to explore the current student perspective on a more intimate and detailed level
  • Introduces a Chapman student contact for the prospective students to keep in touch with throughout the application process

To qualify for an interview, a student must:

  • Be a current senior in High School
  • Be seriously considering applying to Chapman University, or have already submitted an application, for the following academic year.


Students who apply Early Action may interview until November 16.

Students who apply Regular Decision may interview until January 25.

+-Regional Interviews (High School Seniors Only)

During the fall, Chapman University will be offering an opportunity for students to meet with Chapman representatives hosted in various cities around the world. Similar to our Fellow Interviews, these meetings are completely optional*, and are available for students who seek more information about Chapman, or who want to supplement their application.

View our current list of Regional Interviews; more will be added soon.


*Chapman considers admission interviews to be OPTIONAL, and students who are unable or who choose not to interview are still welcome and encouraged to apply, and will be given the same consideration.

+-Advising Appointments (Transfer Students Only)

Advising appointments are available for prospective transfer students who seek guidance on course selection and the transfer application process. These meetings are not required, but are made available so that we can assist students transferring from both 2- and 4-year colleges in creating an academic plan that meets Chapman’s recommendations and requirements. Advising appointments for prospective transfer students can be made by calling the Office of Admission at (714) 997-6711 or (888) CU-APPLY.
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