Community Living

All residents at Chapman University and their guests are responsible for complying with University policies (as stated in the Student Handbook, Student Conduct Code, university catalog, and other publications) and Residence Life policies as stated in this guide and other publications posted throughout the year.

Whether you are here as a new or a returning student, you will be meeting new people and experiencing new situations. For many of you, your roommate will be one of those new people. As roommates, you are going to be living together for the next nine months -- sharing, growing, exploring and challenging. The key to a good roommate relationship is to develop an understanding of your differences and to work at establishing guidelines for the use of your living space. You need to be sensitive to one another's feelings; responding with empathy is a sure way to enjoy living together.

Getting Involved

The Residence Life program depends on your involvement and support. Residence Life programs offer students an opportunity to actively participate in decision making, planning and implementing events. This is your program and you have the right and responsibility to help make it what you want it to be. To become involved in any of the following groups or activities, please see your RA or RD and look for flyers and banners publicizing meetings and events. Learn more...

Community Meetings

Community Meetings are a time for each community to come together and discuss issues and events that affect and impact that area. Typical topics of discussion at such meetings might include: announcements of upcoming programs, current problems in the community, ideas for hall activities and any other issues that affect life in your community.