» Moving In

On this page you’ll find information on move-in dates and times, what you need to bring to campus, where you can park and more.

More information will be communicated via email as you get closer to your move-in date.

Fall 2024 move-in dates

• First-year students: Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
• Transfer students: Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
  
• Continuing students: Thursday, August 22–⁠Sunday, August 25, 2024.
  

Spring 2024 move-in date

Incoming first-year and transfer students starting in spring 2024 will all move in on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

See how it all comes together

Check out a furnished first-year room to get an idea of available space and what you might want to bring.

What to bring to your new home

Wondering what to bring to campus when you move in? Wonder no further. See the lists below to find out.

What we provide

• Twin XL bed frame and mattress.
• Dresser (one per student).
• Desk (one per student, only provided in first-year buildings).
• Desk chair (one per student, only provided in first-year buildings).
• Wi-fi router for campus Wi-fi.
• Blinds for window.
• One shower curtain.

What you need to bring

These items are not included in your room, and everyone should bring them: 

• Twin XL bedding (sheets, pillows, pillowcases, comforter, blankets).
• Towels.
• Bath mats.
• Toiletries.
• Toilet paper.
• Hangers.
• Cleaning supplies for room and bathroom, including:
  
  • Soap.
  • Sponge.
  • All-purpose scrubber.
  • All-purpose cleaner.
  • Glass cleaner.
  • Microfiber towels.
  • Toilet bowl cleaner.
  • Air freshener.
• Laundry hamper and liquid detergent (powdered soap prohibited).
• First-aid kit.
• Surge protectors/power strips (must have a switch to turn on or off).
• Trash bin.

What you might want to bring

• Electronics: television, computer, printer (not wireless, to prevent hacking), gaming systems, portable speakers, HDMI cable(s).
• Micro fridge.
• Sticky tack (to display items on the wall).
• Mattress pad.
• Fan(s).
• Under-bed storage (drawers, trunk, containers).
• Accent or supplemental lighting (non-halogen lamps or string lights).
• Over-the-door hooks or drying rack.
• Batteries.
• Decorative shower curtain.
• Reusable utensils (forks, spoons, etc.).
• Reusable dishware (bowls, plates, etc.).
• Dishwashing supplies.
• An air purifier that meets California air cleaner regulations.

What you shouldn't bring

The following items are not permitted in the residence halls:

• Candles and incense.
• Halogen lamps.
• Extension cords or multi-plugs.
• Command strips (use sticky tack or mounting putty to hang things on the wall).
• Bed risers.
• Toasters.
• Toaster ovens.
• Hot plates.
• Air fryers.
• Tape, pushpins, or nails for walls.
• Pets/animals other than fish (maximum of 10-gallon tank size).
• Wireless printers (bring a cord to connect your printer to your computer).
• All weapons, including replicas, cap guns, BB guns, prop guns, water guns, knives with blades longer than 3 inches, martial arts weaponry, etc.
• Items that alter plumbing (personal showerheads, bidets, etc.).
• Microwaves (unless part of your approved microfridge).

A few suggestions for your move to Chapman

• We recommend you communicate with your roommate(s) to prevent duplicate items from taking up unnecessary space in the room.
• We also recommend you limit the number of items you bring to campus so that your dorm is as roomy as possible! 
• Please use your own form of transportation that does not involve large rental trucks such as U-Hauls and attached trailers. These are not permitted on campus. 

Chapman Chats Podcast: On-campus Housing Tips & Tricks

On this episode we sit down with students Garrett and Francesca to chat about dorm life and living on campus. From the necessity of a mattress topper, to making new friends, we cover it all!

Finding your residence hall/apartment

Find where you’ll be living on the map below. You can use this map for driving or walking directions.

Accommodations for families

Many Chapman parents and family members choose to stay nearby for a day or two while they help their student move in. If you’re looking to stay relatively close to campus during move-in and Orientation, here is a list of recommended hotels near Chapman.

Flying to Chapman from out of state?

These are the airports we recommend:

• John Wayne Airport (10 miles from campus)
• Long Beach Airport LGB (20 miles from campus)
• Ontario Airport ONT (32 miles from campus)
• Los Angeles Airport LAX (38 miles from campus)

Getting to campus from the airport

• Rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are the most convenient way to get from your airport to campus. Here are Uber directions from LAX and Lyft directions from LAX.
• Airport shuttle options are also available, including Prime Time Shuttle and Shuttle 2 LAX (if you're flying into LAX).
• Getting a taxi once you land at the airport is another option, but this may be more costly than the options above.
• For more information about LAX transportation specifically, see LAX's page on transportation options.

Ask a student

If you have any questions about moving in or living on campus, ask a current student! Around 90% of our first-year students live on campus, so most undergraduate students will be able to help!