UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

Students interested in applying for admission to the Orange campus are encouraged to be aware of the following application deadlines and procedures:

Early Action Deadline (Freshmen only) - November 30, 2001

Students requesting an early admission decision for fall 2001 should submit a completed application (all documents and supporting materials needed to evaluate for admission) by this date. Notifications of status will be
made beginning January 15. An offer of admission is non-binding (no obligation) on the student's part; however,
the university will be required to reserve a place in the fall 2002 class, subject to the May 1 enrollment deposit deadline. When appropriate, candidates not selected for early admission will be referred to the regular cycle.

Regular Application Deadline - Freshman deadline: January 31, 2002
Transfer deadline: March 15, 2002

Students submitting an application by the appropriate date indicated above will receive full consideration for
admission and financial aid; however, applying students should be aware that they need to have all documents
and supporting materials needed to complete their file submitted as quickly as possible in order to receive full
consideration. This would include recommendations being submitted on the applicant's behalf. Notifications
will be made beginning February 28 for freshmen and April 15 for transfers.

Late Consideration

Freshman and transfer applicants submitting applications after the deadlines stated above will be considered for admission and financial aid on a space-and funds-available basis.

Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become property of the university and cannot be returned or copied for distribution.

In order to comply with State of California regulations, all students are required to provide proof of immunity from vaccine preventable communicable diseases. Please provide a recent health history/ medical information and
immunization record to our Health Services upon admission to Chapman University. Students will not be permitted to register for subsequent classes until this documentation is received and reviewed. All medical
information submitted is held in strict confidentiality by our medical personnel.

Students applying for admission to a branch campus or extension campus location should consult with the on-site
staff regarding that location's term and applying timeline. (See page 262 for branch campus information.)

Freshmen

You are considered a freshman if you have not attended college or if you have completed 11 or fewer transferable college credits. To apply for admission:

1. Request application materials.

2. Complete the application for undergraduate admission and return it to the Office of Admission along with the non-refundable $30 application fee, on or prior to the appropriate deadline stated above.

3. Have the high school from which you will receive your diploma send an official transcript to the Office of Admission. If you have taken college courses for dual credit (college work taken while concurrently attending high school), a college transcript will be required. Up to 32 semester credits can be awarded for any combination of dual credit, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate work. (AP and/ or IB score reports will also be required before credit is awarded.) CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) scores may also be submitted for consideration for granting advanced standing credit.

4. Have official SAT- I (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Test) scores sent to Chapman
University Office of Admission.

Admission to Chapman is competitive, and is based on a combination of strength of high school curriculum attempted, cumulative grade point average beginning with the 10th grade level, and SAT- I or ACT result. The required essay and information submitted concerning extra-curricular activities are also of primary importance to the University Admission Committee. A recommendation (see application for admission) is also required.

Candidates for freshman admission are expected to have successfully completed the following academic courses
by the completion of their high school senior year:

• four years of English, including two years of composition and/ or literature courses;
• three years of mathematics, including elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra;
• two years of science, including at least one course with a laboratory component;
• two years of the same foreign language with a grade of "B" or higher in each;
• three years of social science and/ or other academic electives.
  

Arts-oriented courses are also highly recommended, and will be considered as academic course work should the
student plan to pursue a related major.

Upon enrollment, entering students may be asked to demonstrate their proficiency in the areas of reading,
writing, mathematics, and foreign language for purposes of placement in basic subjects courses, and/ or possible
waiver from general education requirements.

Transfer Students

If you have completed 12 or more transferrable semester credits or the equivalent of college-level work elsewhere, you are considered a transfer student. To apply for admission:

1. Request application materials.

2. Complete the application for admission and return it with the non-refundable $30 application fee to the admission office.

3. Request official transcripts from each institution you attended previously.

4. While transfer students normally are not required to present test scores, those who have completed fewer than 24 semester credits of college work may be required to submit SAT- I or ACT test results. In addition, high school transcripts may be required for students with fewer than 45 transferrable semester credits.

5. No credits will be accepted in transfer from non-regionally accredited institutions. In such cases, students may be considered for admission on the basis of a high school transcript, in which case, an SAT- I or ACT report will also be required.

As a transfer student, you are considered for admission on the basis of course work and grade point average at
other accredited post-secondary institutions. (For more information, see page 27, Academic Policies and Procedures.)

International Students

Students who are not citizens of the United States are considered for admission to Chapman on the basis of
academic preparation and personal qualifications. To apply:

1. Request international application materials.

2. Complete the application material by March 1 if you are applying for the fall semester, or by November 1 if you are applying for the spring semester. Students may apply after these dates. However, to be given full consideration for housing and registration, we strongly encourage that you apply as early as possible.

3. Have official copies of transcripts from secondary schools and colleges and universities you have attended sent to Chapman. Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

4. If your native language is not English, you must submit evidence of English proficiency by passing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500, or by passing an equivalent examination upon completion of the English Language School (ELS) located at Chapman.

5. If your native language is English, you may substitute the results of the SAT or ACT exams.

6. If you have completed course work at a foreign university, you are required to have your transcript evaluated for credit toward advanced standing.

Chapman is certified to issue the I-20 form required for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States. To secure an I-20, you must be admitted to the university, show adequate proof of ability to meet all academic and personal expenses while in the US, and pay Chapman a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Interterm and Summer

If you want to attend only Interterm or summer sessions, you do not need to apply for admission. Instead you must file a permit to register with the Admission Office. A maximum of 1 credit per week may be taken during
Interterm and summer, and 27 semester credits total before you must apply for admission.

Enrollment Before Admission

If you are admitted for the fall semester, you can request a registration permit for the preceding summer session.
If you have been admitted for the spring semester, you may request a registration permit for the preceding Interterm.