University Houses

Chapman University Houses are located within the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the campus, all within walking distance. Houses range in size from studio to three bedroom and as the majority of the University Houses are historical properties built in the early 1900’s floor plans and square footage vary with each house.

 
Services/Utilities & Amenities

Due to the uniqueness of each house, the types of amenities (such as yard space, garage access, off street parking, etc.) may differ from house to house.

All University Houses come unfurnished but will include major appliances such as refrigerator, stove and oven. In addition, many of the University Houses (but not all) include washer/dryer connections (natural gas connection for dryers) but will not include the appliances. In addition, the University will not provide maintenance service to any appliances that are brought in by the resident and not provided by the University.

Once residing in a University House, residents will be required to establish basic utilities such as gas and electricity in their own name as these are not included in the cost of the house*. However, other services and utilities are included. Please see below:

Pets are permitted although there are restrictions as to what types of pets you may have (cats and most types of dogs, for example). A supplemental pet deposit for $500.00 and proof of liability insurance, in the amount of $100,000.00, are required. You must have approval from the Office of Housing and Residence Life before bringing any pet into the houses.

To view photos and detailed information for each house, please visit our University Houses Photo Tour.

*Exceptions on certain properties

Billing and Lease Terms

The number of bedrooms in your house and how many registered students may be sharing the house determines the rate you pay. For example if two single graduate students are residing in a two bedroom house, then they will pay the two student rate for the two bedroom house. However, if a student is residing with their spouse and/or children, then they will pay the one student rate as there is only one registered student in the household. Billing is done through your student account on a semester basis. Students may be eligible for financial aid to assist in paying for a campus house. Staff and Faculty rent is paid monthly at the Cashier’s office.

Residents beginning their occupancy in a University House at the start of the fall semester will have a nine month Residence Living License Agreement (RLLA) for their first year after which a twelve month agreement will be required should residents wish to remain in the house. Once a resident has been selected for a University House, they will have priority in the renewal of that property until they complete their academic program and/or employment at Chapman University. If a circumstance should arise that would prevent a resident from renewing their RLLA, the Office of Housing and Residence Life will notify the resident within an adequate amount of time of when the current RLLA will terminate. To review a copy of the current Residence Living License Agreement (RLLA) for the University Houses, please visit our Forms page.

Students wishing to express interest in the University Houses, please visit our Application and Assignment Process page for more detailed information.