Freshmen

This timeline was created to ensure that you follow the necessary steps to successful enrollment at Chapman University.  Please read carefully, note important deadlines and mailing dates, and follow each instruction.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact the appropriate office on campus.  Contact information is listed at the end of each step.  All links will open a new window.

February

2

Housing Applications Available

March

2     

Deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  This is the priority deadline for filing the FAFSA.  Forms must be postmarked no later than the March 2 deadline.  If the priority deadline is not met, you may still apply through June 30, but funding for certain aid programs may be exhausted.  Contact: Office of Finacial Aid 714-997-6741

April/May

            Chapman Email Account Setup.  All official email from Chapman (including information about advising and course registration) will be sent to your Chapman email address.  You can login using the user name and password you received when you applied.  Contact: Computing Services
     Freshman Foundations Course Preference survey sent to your Chapman Email account.  This survey will be sent after we receive your enrollment deposit.  You will be placed in a Freshman Foundations Course (FFC 100) and learning community based on your answers to this survey.  Note: If you are planning to live on campus, your Housing placement cannot be confirmed until this survey is completed.  Deadline: May 15.  Contact: Office of First Year Programs 714-997-6961

May

1       Deadline to submit Freshman Enrollment Deposit.  A completed enrollment deposit form must be submitted with a non-refundable $200 deposit.  Contact: Office of Admission 714-997-6711 or toll free 888-CU-APPLY
1 Deadline to submit Housing Deposit.  Housing applications must be submitted with a non-refundable $600 deposit.  Applications submitted without the deposit cannot be processed.  Contact: Office of Housing and Residence Life 714-997-6603
11 Summer Registration mailer goes out to all deposited students.  This mailer provides important information on academic advising and course registration.  Note: All course registration is completed online via WebAdvisor, but incoming freshmen must complete academic advising prior to their assigned registration date.  Students will have the option of completing academic advising online, on the phone, or in person.  Contact: Academic Advising Center 714-744-7959
11 Academic Advising available to new students.  Starting May 11 and continuing through the end of July, the Academic Advising Center will be taking individual appointments and RSVP's for group advising sessions.  The online advising system will also be available at this time.  Contact: Academic Advising Center 714-744-7959
15 Deadline to submit preference of Freshman Foundation Courses.  You will be placed in an FFC 100 course and learning community based on your selections.  Note: If you are planning to live on campus, you will not be placed in Housing until this survey is complete.  Contact: Office of First Year Programs 714-997-6961

June

1-30 Student ID Photo Submission.  Apply for your Chapman University student identification card by emailing your picture in JPEG format, along with your full name and student ID number to cardoffice@chapman.edu.  Contact: Telecommunications 714-744-7011
1 Math Placement Testing available.  Math placement testing is completed online for those students who need it.  If you do not meet the criteria for one of the math placement waivers outlined on the website, you must complete math placement testing to determine which math course is appropriate for you.  All preparatory math courses (Math 98/99) must be completed in your first year of enrollment at Chapman.  It is imperative that you take the math placement test or receive a waiver prior to registering for courses.  More information will be given in your advising session.  Contact: Math placement website or Academic Advising Center 714-744-7959

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Assigned course registration dates available on WebAdvisor.  Login to WebAdvisor and click on "registration eligibility" to determine your assigned registration start date and time.  Note: Academic Advising must be completed before you can register for courses.

June-July

TBA  New Student Welcome Receptions.  Receptions are held throughout the summer, all over the country to welcome new students and their families to the Chapman community.  Contact: Parent Relations 714-997-6558

July

1 Parking Permit registration available.  Contact: Parking Services 714-997-6763
Mid   Residence Life Housing Assignments mailed.  This mailing will provide you with information on housing assignments, future roommate(s) and the move-in schedule.  Contact: Office of Housing and Residence Life 714-997-6603
Mid

New Student and Family Orientation registration is now availablePlease contact             714-516-4600 with any questions.

Mid Fall Semeser Billing Statement emailed to your student account.  You will receive a billing statement that details tuition and other charges for the upcoming semester.  Please note, the tuition and fee payment for the fall semester is due by July 31, 2009.  Contact: Business Office 714-997-6617
TBA Course Registration.  All new students will be assigned a specific date and time when they can begin registering for courses.  All course registration will be completed online via WebAdvisor, but students must complete academic advising before the can register.  Contact: Academic Advising Center 714-744-7959
31 Final High School Transcripts due.  Final transcripts must include all final grades and proof of completion.  Please submit all final transcripts to the Office of Admission.  Contact: Office of Admission 714-997-6711 or toll free 888-CU-APPLY
31 AP and IB Exam Results due.  Please submit all AP/IB test results to the Office of Admission for evaluation.  Students must submit official exam scores for evaluation; however, students are encouraged to bring a copy of their scores to their advising appointment.  Contact: Office of Admission 714-997-6711 or toll free 888-CU-APPLY
31 Health Record and Examination Form due.  All students are required to return this form to Student Health Services.  Contact: Student Health Services 714-997-6851

August

25    On-Campus Resident Move In.  Contact: Office of Housing and Residence Life 714-997-6603
25 New Student Orientation begins.  This is a mandatory program that familiarizes incoming students with the academic and social aspects of Chapman University.  A separate orientation is available for families and parents.  Contact: Orientation 714-516-4600
31 First Day of Fall Classes.  The academic calendar for Chapman University begins today.

 

 
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