Learning takes place both within and outside of the classroom. Chapman fosters an environment in which it is expected that students will take responsibility for their learning and living. Through its various offices, the staff provides guidance, support, and opportunities for student growth and development. Chapman believes in creating programs and services tailored to the individual needs of students.
Student life at Chapman is educationally stimulating and diverse. Students come from varied economic, social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Yet because of Chapman's size, opportunities for involvement are extended to all students through an active student government, service and social fraternities and sororities, religious organizations, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, student publications, numerous social and cultural events and student media in drama, music, film and dance.
The vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students is responsible for the co-curricular education that supports the university's educational mission and is available to assist students who are encountering academic or personal difficulties. Questions about campus policies, student rights, academic integrity, conduct or other concerns can be brought to the dean for assistance. The dean also oversees the operations of student affairs composed of the Career Development Center (including the Internship Program), Housing and Residence Life, PEER and Health Education, Student & Campus Life, Student Health Services, Greek Life, Student Psychological Counseling Services, Orientation, First Year Programs and the Student Conduct System.
(See the General Information section of the catalog.)
Disabled student services are available through the Center for Academic Success. It is the responsibility of the student requesting accommodations to make these needs known in a timely fashion and to provide recent documentation and evaluations as required. The granting of any accommodation will not be retroactive and cannot jeopardize the academic standards or integrity of the course. Services may include extended test time, note–takers, readers, advocacy, etc. Information about services, academic modifications or documentation requirements can be obtained from the Chapman website under "Academics," the director of the center at 714/997–6828 or from the director of the Academic Center. For more detailed information, see the Services for Students with Disabilities Program and/or the non–discrimination policy in the general information section of this catalog.
Several student service offices and academic departments at Chapman offer programs to support and increase the understanding and appreciation of the diversity on campus and the surrounding community. During the academic year, the Student L.E.A.D. Office and Associated Students implement a variety of activities celebrating events associated with Latino Heritage Month, Women's Heritage Month, Black History Month, among others, which are held campus wide. The AS Multicultural Awareness Committee, ethnic student organizations, the Human Diversity Program and the Office of Equal Opportunity serve to promote social justice and discussion of relevant and timely issues.
The mission of the Career Development Center (CDC) is to assist undergraduate and graduate students at Chapman University with identifying, developing and implementing their career goals through self–direction and personal responsibility. To do so, the Center provides personalized career counseling and assessment, workshops, alumni and employer panels, career and internship fairs and other recruiting events, a resource library and handouts, and online postings through Panther Connect for full-time and part-time jobs and internship positions. Staff in the CDC specialize in helping students with their questions and concerns about choosing or changing their major, getting a job, setting up internships, writing resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, applying to graduate school as well as figuring out their long-term career goals. Located in Argyros Forum 303 the CDC may be contacted by phone, 714/997–6942 or e-mail, career@chapman.edu.
Individual career counseling is available by appointment to assist students in developing career goals, determining methods of obtaining these goals and implementing a viable plan for an effective job search or additional education. Career counselors work with students to help them assess their interests, skills, and values; make connections to appropriate majors, jobs, internships and career fields; research and explore their options; and market the skills they've gained through their Chapman education.
Internships give students the opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining practical work experience, an increased understanding of their chosen career field, job skills, self-confidence, and more. Increasingly important in today's competitive job market, internships give graduates an edge when they seek jobs, having had "real-world" experience. Positions are available in various disciplines and are offered year round (fall semester, interterm, spring semester, and summer). The Career Development Center administers the domestic internship program while international internships are handled by the Center for Global Education. A specific number of hours for each credit earned, a designated site supervisor, and regular contact with a faculty internship advisor are required. Up to three credits per internship site per semester may be earned through internship courses. Independent internships are graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students may accumulate up to 12 internship credits toward a Chapman degree. To register for internships, students must submit an Internship Learning Agreement Form (ILAF) and Intern Responsibilities Form to the Career Development Center. Internship deadlines are posted annually on the academic calendar and more information is available on the Career Development Center website at www.chapman.edu/cdc/students/intern/default.asp.
The Career Development Center promotes part-time employment as an excellent way for students to gain valuable workplace skills, supplement their academic experience and earn money. Students can access these job postings using Panther Connect, the online "one-stop shop" for internships and jobs at www.chapman.edu/cdc/students/pantherConnect.asp. Computers are available for student use in the Career Development Center. In addition, students can receive assistance in resume writing and interviewing.
Student Employment Services posts part–time on–campus positions, such as work study, non–work study and graduate positions. For more information, please call 714/997–6674 or log onto our website at www.chapman.edu/hr/seo.
Students have access to a variety of annual campus recruiting events and opportunities such as career fairs, on–campus recruiting, job and internship postings, and employer information tables and information sessions. All students are encouraged to register with Panther Connect, the online "one-stop shop" career connections to jobs, internships and career-related events. Currently enrolled students may register on Panther Connect through the Career Developments Center's home page, www.chapman.edu/cdc.
The Children's Center provides daily (M–F) full–time and part–time care for children ages two to five, as well as a traditional half–day preschool experience. Children need not be potty trained. Chapman students from the psychology department observe the development and behavior of the children to fulfill lab requirements for their course work. Students from other departments also utilize the center for additional class requirements or as a place of employment during the academic year. The center is open to students, faculty and staff at reduced prices and is located at the First United Methodist Church of Orange, 161 South Orange Street.
Chapman University Restaurant Services consist of a multitude of interrelated service programs all designed to meet the needs of students as well as the entire campus. Restaurant Services is committed to providing flexibility, quality and variety to all of their customers.
Residential students find meal plan options that serve their diverse backgrounds, tastes and schedules. Restaurant Services embraces personalized services and seeks to accommodate diets that are health related as well as preference related, e.g. they go to great lengths to accommodate physician prescribed diets as well as vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. Additionally, look for lavish holiday buffets, community dinners, outside barbecues, and both early and late meals. Commuter students may also purchase meal plans associated with the residential restaurant and are encouraged to do so.
On–campus restaurants include the Betty Hutton Williams Dining Colonnade in Argyros Forum. The all–you–can–eat format is open to the entire campus community. Also located in Argyros Forum is the Hungry Panther, a collection of quick service restaurants designed for any palate. Salsa Rico™ presents authentic Mexican food with fresh salsas. Sky Ranch Grill™ offers 1/3 pound Angus burgers and great portabella mushroom sandwiches. Pantera's™ is Italian cuisine prepared just in time for consumption; gourmet hand tossed pizzas, freshly prepared salads, fresh baked pastas, and Freshen's Smoothie Company, fresh made fruit and yogurt smoothies, frozen yogurt desserts and shakes. Cyber Café, located in Beckman Hall, hosts Jazzman's Café™, a coffee house with exceptional baked goods and grab and go salads; and Subversions™, a fresh made-to-order deli sandwich and wraps restaurant. Please visit our Cheverton Commons Café and Market located in Henley Hall featuring Starbucks™ Coffee, assorted beverages and a selection of convenience items. Hours of operations vary from restaurant to restaurant. For more information please visit our website at www.chapman.edu/restaurants.
Chapman University is committed to providing a residential living program with a strong community-building emphasis which enables our residents to both meet new people and experience new situations.
Housing Options
Our residence halls provide a variety of living options including single, double and triple occupancy rooms; some of which are suited with a shared bath while others have private bathrooms.
In the fall of 2009, a new residence center with approximately 300 beds, a new dining facility, ground level parking and a conference center will open.
In addition to traditional residence halls, Chapman University housing also offers several apartment communities for students who are 21 years of age or older or at least a junior class standing.
Housing for First Year Students
For the 2009-2010 academic year, all first year students will be living in our newly formed "Cub Communities" - living communities with an academic facet that directly relates to a student's Freshman Foundation Course. The "Cub Communities" are located in Pralle-Sodaro Hall, Henley Hall, Glass Hall and North Morlan Hall. Students living in either Pralle-Sodaro, Henley, or Glass Hall should expect to live in a triple assignment.
Housing for Continuing Students
Housing for continuing students (i.e. sophomores, juniors, seniors) will be located in Glass Hall, South Morlan Hall, the new Residence Center and the Davis and Harris Apartments.
On-Campus Living
The residence life area is an active place. Students live in small, community–based groups. They take an active role in shaping that community through programs and activities with the assistance of resident advisor student staff and the live–in professional staff.
Additional facilities enhancing the residence life area include the Cheverton Commons on the basement level of Henley Hall. Included in this vibrant gathering place for residents are a convenience store, media room with a large screen television, Chapman University Radio, and a recreation area with billiards and table tennis. A kitchen area is also available in Morlan Hall for any resident student's use.
With a strong focus on community, the staff provides several hundred social and educational programs for students each semester. Many students take advantage of residential leadership opportunities - including the Resident Peer Conduct Boards, Residence Hall Association and the Emerging Leaders Program.
New student orientation creates programs that welcome and facilitate the smooth transition of incoming students and their families to the campus community. Through the fall and spring orientations programs, students acquire the knowledge and resources to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences associated with being a member of the Chapman University community. Families gain important information about the values, traditions and resources of Chapman that will equip them to become partners in the educational journey of their students.
Orientation activities expose students to academic affairs, student services and co–curricular activities at Chapman. Through these activities, students and their families interact with Chapman faculty, staff and administrators as well as other students, facilitating greater connections between the students and their new community. Through their participation in the orientation program, students will become aware of the many academic, social, leadership, service and cultural opportunities available to them.
Before beginning classes, first–year and transfer undergraduate students are required to participate in the orientation program that takes place prior to the start of both the fall and spring semesters.
Contact the Office of First Year Programs for details at 714/997–6961 or orientation@chapman.edu.
We are committed to providing rich co-curricular learning experiences that compliment the quality education that students receive in the classroom. Through a focus on student communities and involvement, civic engagement and diversity & equity initiatives, the Department of Student & Campus Life helps students discover, define, and develop their personal leadership identities through critical thinking, community building and social responsibility.
The staff in Student & Campus Life (SCL) works closely with the over 70 registered student organizations each year to provide organization consulting and leadership development for organization officers. Student organizations will receive assistance with event planning, budget management, membership recruitment, and website development. All students will also be able to request leadership development training by the ExCel Peer Facilitators, a highly-trained team of students who are available to lead group workshops on a variety of pertinent subjects.
Through SCL's Student Civic Engagement programs, students will learn what it means to be civically-engaged as they further their understanding of leadership, service and community. Our volunteer database will help match students with service and volunteer opportunities throughout the community, while the Record of Service program will enable them to document their service commitments. Students can participate in ongoing programs to further develop their leadership skills, or sign up for a life-changing travel course to study leadership while doing rebuilding work in New Orleans. Our sustainability initiatives will also provide students with the opportunity to transform leadership and service into being a responsible, proactive member of the global community.
Students may also find community in one of Chapman's many ethnic, spiritual, and social justice organizations. SCL's Diversity & Equity staff provides ongoing dialogue and support for students who are exploring and defining their identity and culture. They work to provide programs and services to bring together the diverse perspectives, histories, and experiences that make a college campus a unique learning environment. Students can get involved by joining one of the social justice organizations or by participating in one of the many educational and social programs sponsored by Student & Campus Life including Reel Justice - a socially conscious film festival series, the Safe Space Program - an educational intervention to support LGBTQIA communities on campus, and the Next Step Retreat - a two day intensive social justice retreat.
Through Student & Campus Life, students can take advantage of our discounted ticket program to enjoy great rates at Southern California's many amusement parks, theater performances, sporting events and local movie theaters.
Involvement opportunities in Student & Campus Life include both paid and volunteer leadership positions, including student employment opportunities in various areas such as leadership program coordination and facilitation, service programming and consulting, diversity & equity programming, student organization consulting, website development, graphic design, and office assistance.
Student & Campus Life is committed to developing and facilitating programs that will assist students' success at Chapman University and equip them with knowledge and skills that will set them apart as leaders in their post-graduate endeavors. All of our programs and services are designed to enhance the quality of students' lives and learning experience while providing opportunities for students to have fun, create lifelong memories and develop meaningful friendships.
For additional information call 714/997–6761 or visit our website at www.chapman.edu/scl.
PEER stands for Proactive Education Encouraging Responsibility. This department provides students with information regarding alcohol and substance abuse, sexual assault prevention, communication and life skills, conflict resolution, STDs (including HIV/AIDS), stress reduction and other related mental, physical and social health issues. It also provides programming opportunities for students in many of these areas.
Chapman's PEER and Health Education department also provides students with opportunities to explore how these life issues can impact a person's ability to succeed in our society. Wise decision–making, responsibility, and awareness of consequences are key components of the many programs that this office sponsors. Students are also encouraged to receive training to provide services to fellow students in the area of rape and sexual assault prevention. For more information, please call 714/744–7080 or stop by Room 303C in Argyros Forum.
The primary role of the Office of Public Safety is to provide a safe working and learning environment for students, faculty and staff. The office operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides a variety of services: safety and emergency preparedness consultation, lost and found, operation safe–ride, property identification, vehicle registration and bicycle registration. The Office of Public Safety requires that all vehicles and bicycles on campus be registered. All registrations are processed through the office of Public Safety Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please stop by the office, or call 714/997–6763, or log onto the website at www.chapman.edu/publicsafety. The Office of Public Safety is located at 415 North Glassell.
Provides part–time on–campus job opportunities for federal work study and non–work study students.
Physical well–being has a tremendous impact on academic performance. The goal of medical services is to provide the opportunity for academic success, while the focus is to provide students with easy access to health care and disease prevention.
Chapman University Student Health (CUSH) is staffed with nurse practitioners, nurses and physicians to promote good health and to assess and treat a variety of physical ailments that typically affect college–age students. Services include first aid treatment and triage, primary medicine, gynecological services, immunizations and health screening. Some medications are provided for a modest fee, and some prescriptions are called into the students' pharmacy of choice. When a student's condition is beyond the scope of CUSH, the student may be referred off–campus for health care to a physician or clinic in the community.
The Chapman Student Health Center is located at 402 N. Glassell Street (corner of Glassell and Sycamore), Orange, CA 92866. The phone number for the Health Center is 714/997–6851. The center is available to students Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on a walk–in basis. It is recommended that appointments be made for afternoon hours.
A range of confidential psychological counseling services is provided to students on an as–available basis. Referral for psychiatric evaluation or to other appropriate outside agencies is available for students with additional therapy needs. All full–time undergraduates are eligible for services; part–time and graduate students must opt to pay a health and counseling fee at the time of registration.
Associated Students at Chapman is composed of all full–time undergraduate students and part-time undergraduate students, if they pay the Student Activities fee. The executive officers include the Associated Students president, vice president for House, and vice president for Senate. The Cabinet is made up of appointed members who carry out specific functions of student government. The Senate consists of twelve (12) student–elected representatives who act as a voice for student concerns. The House of Representatives consists of one student representative from each recognized club and organization that chooses to participate.
Campus committees are also an integral part of Associated Students. These committees enable senators to become involved in the decision–making that directly affects the university. With the help of student government, students are empowered to take an active role in maintaining an effective relationship among students, faculty, administration and other members of the Chapman community.
All undergraduate students support Associated Students through the /Panther newspaper fee. The members are entitled to a copy of the yearbook (in the senior year), voting privileges in Associated Students elections, and are eligible to hold Associated Students positions if they meet position requirements as per the Associated Students governing documents. A portion of the Student Activities fee also helps to subsidize The Panther, the student–run newspaper, along with Chapman Radio, the student–run radio station on campus.
The Chapman University Bookstore has two locations on campus. The Textbook Store, located in Bhathal Student Services Building, is the main source for textbooks. A large inventory of used books is available, which sell for 25% less than the new prices. Refunds are accepted with a receipt up to one week from the beginning of the semester or within 2 days if purchased after the refund deadline. Textbooks are non–returnable if purchased during midterms or finals. Basic reference material and supplies are also available at the Textbook Store. Used textbooks are bought back every day. During the final week of each semester a "Buyback" is hosted where 50% of the new price is offered on any title needed in the Bookstore in limited quantities. Students may reserve or purchase textbooks early at www.efollett.com.
The Agora Gift Shop is located in Argyros Forum. A wide assortment of collegiate clothing and gift items, school supplies and sundries are available. Titles not currently in stock may be special ordered. The merchandise catalog is available online at www.chapman.bkstr.com.
The Chapman University Bookstore can be contacted by phone at 714/997–6718, by email at chapman@bkstr.com.
Regular Semester Hours:
Textbook Store
Monday – Thursday |
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Friday |
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Summer/Holiday Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Agora Gift Shop
Monday & Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Tuesday & Thursday |
8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Friday |
9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Extended hours are offered during Rush, Finals, Graduation and special events.
Summer/Holiday Hours:
Monday – Thursday |
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Friday |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Please call for hours during Holidays or special events.
At Chapman University, students are expected to adhere to the policies that govern student behavior outlined in the Student Conduct Code. The university is specifically concerned when individual student and organizational behavior directly interfere with the university's primary educational objectives and functions or the rights and safety of other members of the university community. Chapman believes that the disciplinary process has a role in developing a sense of responsibility and accountability in students. To that end, the university uses education and counseling, in addition to formal disciplinary proceedings to bring about these outcomes. Every Chapman student is presumed to have sufficient maturity, intelligence, and concern for the rights of others and the rights of the institution to help maintain established standards of the academic community. When a student or organization's behavior demonstrates otherwise, the university will consider disciplinary proceedings as deemed necessary. For details regarding institutional policies governing student conduct or the disciplinary process, see the Chapman University Student Conduct Code, or the Student Handbook. For students residing in university–owned housing, see also Appendix 9 of the Student Conduct Code. Refer to the Office of Student Conduct website at www.chapman.edu/studentlife/conduct/ to find the code and other relevant policies.
Chapman University students and their guests are expected to abide by all federal, state, and local laws, as well as Chapman policies governing the use of alcohol and drugs. This requires that students and their guests not only have knowledge of these various laws and policies, but also are responsible and mature decision makers. Chapman University seeks to impart this knowledge and these values first and foremost through educational means relying heavily on positive staff and faculty role modeling, the formation and use of a peer education network, and curriculum infusion whenever possible. Factual information and knowledge regarding alcohol and drugs, skills and strategies for achieving and maintaining healthy behaviors, creation of a cooperative and consistent campus peer environment, and compliance with all local and federal regulations are components of this educational agenda. Illegal and abusive use of alcohol and other drugs by any member of the campus community constitutes an untenable threat to the community and signals a need for intervention on the part of the university. All campus event use of alcohol must be approved via an alcohol use permit. For further details, refer to the Chapman University Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy.
It is expected that students shall be responsible for their financial obligations, both to the university and to the larger community. Students who do not meet their financial obligations may be prevented from further enrollment at Chapman and may be subject to conduct review.
The possession or use of firearms, fireworks, or other explosives is prohibited on campus and may be grounds for immediate dismissal.
Freedom of speech, protected by the United States Constitution, is an especially important value within an academic community. Thus, all topics are appropriate for discussion and debate within the framework of academic inquiry. Students and student organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them, and to express opinions publicly and privately. They are always free to support causes by orderly means, which do not disrupt the regular and essential operation of the institution. At the same time, it is clear to the academic and the larger community that in their public expressions or demonstrations, students or student organizations speak only for themselves.
Students who have concerns about campus academic policies, procedures, other polices, treatment by faculty or other campus employees, or concerns about college operations are encouraged to bring those concerns or complaints to the attention of the appropriate campus personnel.
For academic matters, the process normally begins with the faculty member involved. Appeals typically go to the department chair, the academic dean, and then the Chancellor. For non–academic matters (issues related to departments such as residence life, facilities management, business office, etc.), students should first discuss the matter with the head of the appropriate department with appeals to the appropriate supervisor. Students unsure of whom to contact should consult with the office of the vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students for appropriate referral.
Chapman University is committed to providing an environment which is free from harassment, and every member of the university community must recognize that harassment of any type compromises the integrity of the university and the tradition of free and open inquiry among its members. Chapman also affirms its commitment to providing an environment in which each member of the university community feels free to comment on any issue or topic.
It is the university's policy, therefore, to insist that all members of the university community are treated at all times with dignity and respect. The university has a strict policy which prohibits harassment in any form. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment because of age, disability, race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
The university will not tolerate any conduct which has either the purpose or the effect of interfering with the work or scholastic performance of any member of the university community or creating an intimidating or hostile living, learning, or working environment. The university will also not tolerate any conduct which has the purpose or effect of singling out any specific group within the university community in a manner which leads to harassment or which creates an offensive working or learning environment for that group.
It is a violation of university policy for anyone to engage in any form of harassment or to retaliate against a person who has initiated an inquiry or complaint.
The right of confidentiality for any party involved in an alleged harassment incident, including the complainant and the accused, will be respected insofar as it does not interfere with the university's obligation to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action where appropriate.
In keeping with its policies, Chapman University not only fully complies with all local, state, and federal laws concerning harassment, but also provides a means to assure fair treatment to any student or employee who believes the policy prohibiting harassment has been violated. It is the policy of the university that all charges of harassment be reviewed in a confidential, sensitive, and expeditious manner. For further information, please contact the Equal Opportunity Officer at 714/997–6847.
Hazing, indecent or disorderly conduct, or failure to comply with the directions of Chapman officials acting in the regular performance of their duties are not compatible with the university's function as an educational intuition. Any such behavior will result in conduct proceedings and appropriate consequences.
Students attending Chapman are subject to local, state and federal laws. Chapman reserves the right to impose institutional sanctions for violations of public laws, even when such violations occur off university property. Students may also be subject to civil and/or criminal charges for offenses on Chapman property, if such offenses are in violation of local, state, or federal laws.
Chapman's policy regarding confidentiality is in keeping with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For further information see the "Maintenance and Confidentiality of Students Records" section in this catalog, as well as the web page of the Office of the Registrar.
Any form of violence is forbidden and may result in immediate suspension from the campus, and upon appropriate determination, expulsion from Chapman University.