New Students

The list below contains some of the most common resources and services used by new PT students. For a full listing of all University services, go to the Chapman Student Resources page. 

• Academic Calendar
• Academic Support
• Access to Chapman 
• Address Change
• Bookstore
• Campus Visits
• Chapman Email
• Childcare
• Financial Aid & Tuition
• Fitness Center
• Housing
• Computer
• Lockers
• Nametags
• Orientation & First Day of Classes
• Parking & Public Safety
• Public Transportation
• Student Handbook
• Student Health Services
• Student ID Cards
• WebAdvisor

Academic Support

The Department of Physical Therapy and Chapman University demonstrate a commitment to student success by providing academic resources such as the Center for Academic Success and the Writing Center. The Center for Academic Success provides services for students with disabilities, as well as assists students with testing, tutoring, and study strategies.  The Writing Center provides tutors to students, who can help you with any part of the writing process. Each of these centers will assist students in developing new skills or improving existing ones.

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Access to Chapman University

As an enrolled Physical Therapy student, you have access to the Julianne Argyros Fitness Center, the Leatherby Libraries, dining and food services, book store, the Fish Interfaith Center, health services, counseling services, Guggenheim Art Gallery, ticket office and parking services.

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Address Change

Since all school-related materials will be sent to the address on file in the Registrar's Office and the Department of Physical Therapy, students are responsible for advising both offices of any address changes as soon as possible (this includes temporary relocation during clinical internships). Please email updated address changes to Erin Clark at erclark@chapman.edu.

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Bookstore

Required textbooks may be purchased from the Textbook Store, located in the Bhathal Student Services Building directly behind Kennedy Hall. Books may also be purchased online at efollett.com. Information regarding textbooks will be available in mid-July.

Textbook Store
(714) 997-6718

Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 9 AM–5 PM
Fri. 9 AM–4 PM
Sat.–Sun. Closed

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Campus Visits

Students are encouraged to visit the Department of Physical Therapy facilities and our campus in Historic Old Towne Orange. You may arrange a visit by contacting the Department of Physical Therapy office. Students are strongly encouraged to contact the Department of Physical Therapy at least one to two weeks prior to the anticipated visit. 

Contact:
Serena Healey
(714) 744-7620
healey@chapman.edu  

Address:
Western Cordage Building (#33 on campus map)
501 W. Palm
Orange, CA  92866
(for directions, click here) 

Parking:
A limited number of visitor parking spaces are available in the Palm Avenue Lot
(P9 on the campus map)

    

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Children’s Center
161 S. Orange Street
Orange, CA  92866
Phone: (714) 997-6648
Fax: (714) 628-7258
Email: aohara@chapman.edu

Hours:
Mon.–Fri. 7 AM–6 PM

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Financial Aid & Tuition

Tuition

Tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $28,728 ($9,576 per semester). Please contact the Business Office for more information regarding expenses and tuition.

Financial Aid

For more information regarding student financial aid options, visit Chapman University’s Office of Financial Aid either online or drop by:

Federal Student Aid

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Fitness Center

The Chapman University Julianne Argyros Fitness Center is open to all Chapman students at no charge. The entrance is on the east side of the Sports Center by the payphone booth. You must show your Chapman student I.D., wear a shirt with sleeves (no tanks) and appropriate shoes (closed-toed and lace-up), and bring your own towel. 

Julianne Argyros Fitness Center
(714) 997-6930

Hours:
Mon.–Thurs. 6 AM–8 AM, 12 PM–2 PM and
6 PM–11 PM
Fri. 8 AM–5 PM
Sat.–Sun. 9 AM–9 PM

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Housing

As you prepare for your transition into the DPT Program, it is important that you carefully explore the area to secure adequate housing. Although Chapman University's main campus in Orange has some on-campus housing, the majority of the space is dedicated to undergraduate students. In an effort to aide you in your search for housing, we have gathered some information that may be of interest. Learn more...

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Lockers

Lockers are available to the Physical Therapy students at no charge. Information on lockers will be available during Orientation. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Physical Therapy.

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Nametags

The Department of Physical Therapy issues nametags to all first year students. These nametags are to be worn for all professional and clinical settings. If a nametag is lost, damaged or a name change occurs the individual student is responsible for a replacement. Contact the PT office for more information.

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Orientation & First Day of Classes

Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from approximately 9AM to 4PM at the Western Cordage Building (501 W Palm Ave). All newly admitted students are required to attend Orientation. The Fall 2009 term begins on Monday, August 31, 2009.

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Parking & Public Safety

Parking

Upon arrival for the new semester, all students planning to park their vehicles on campus should register their car with the Public Safety Office. There are no reserved parking spaces on the Chapman University campus. All students have equal access to lots and garages owned by the University. The 2009-2010 rate for unrestricted parking is $280 annually. Vehicle and bicycle registration permits are available in the Public Safety Office, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Learn more and view map of parking structure.

Public Safety

Public Safety, located on University Drive, is a ten-officer unit authorized by Chapman University to protect the campus community and property. The main purpose of the department is to create an environment that is most conducive to education. Public Safety performs many police-type functions on university property, such as:

• Patrol the campus 24 hours a day in cars, on bicycles and on foot
• Answer calls for assistance and emergencies
• Report crimes and other emergencies
• Traffic and parking control
• Vehicle and bicycle registration
• Personal property engraving
• Crime prevention programming
• Safe ride and escort services
• Assisting with student conduct issues
• Serving as security at alcohol related events

Public Safety Office 
415 N. Glassell (next to the University Drive gateway)
Phone: 714-997-6763
Fax: 714-744-7863
Email: campsafe@chapman.edu

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Student Handbook

All students will be given a copy of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Handbook at the start of program. The Student Handbook outlines the Department of Physical Therapy's academic policies and other pertinent information. Each student is responsible for its contents.

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Student Health Services

Physical Therapy students are required to pay the Health Service fee and are also required to have health insurance, due to the nature of the program.  Students are automatically enrolled in the Chapman Student Health Insurance Plan, but students may elect to waive the insurance plan.  Proof of medical insurance and a local medical provider or HMO is required to waive the Chapman medical insurance. Chapman Student Health is not considered a provider of services for private health care plans; therefore, we cannot bill your insurance company. An application for each academic year (August through May) must be completed before the posted deadline date. Students entering in the Spring semester must waive at the time of registration and again at the beginning of each academic year.

Students are required to have a physical examination and history on file in the event that you need help from the Student Health Center. As a part of the physical examination, your physician will indicate your ability or lack of ability to perform the Technical Standards and will indicate any accommodations which might be required. Various immunizations are also required for both Student Health and for the Department of Physical Therapy. Copies of your medical records must be submitted to the Department of Physical Therapy prior to the start of the program. Students are also expected to maintain and provide copies of immunization records to the Department of Physical Therapy throughout the duration of the program.

Student Health Center

402 North Glassell Street

Orange, CA 92866

714-997-6851

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Student ID Cards

All students are required to have a student ID Card. This card provides students with a convenient form of identification that allows access to the PT building, all classrooms and labs, and a variety of university systems and services. To pick up a new card or to replace lost or stolen one, please go directly to Student ID Card Services in the Telecommunications Office:

Student ID Cards
Bhathal Student Services
714-744-7011
telecom@chapman.edu

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Web Advisor

WebAdvisor is a web interface that provides students with direct web access to portions of their academic and financial records, as well as the ability to register through the web.  Information available to students includes their personal course schedule, transcripts, financial aid award information, and their academic program evaluation information.

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