Graduate and Law Students

The Office of Housing and Residence Life has limited housing available for graduate and law students. Our housing is safe, healthful, well-maintained, affordable, clean, and accessible. The information below will help you learn about our housing process and will provide you insight into what it is like to live in the Orange community. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please feel free to contact us.

Application and Assignment Process

Chapman University has limited housing available for graduate and law students and their families. Students who are interested in living in a Glassell or Wellsfry Apartment, or one of our University Houses must complete a Graduate and Law Student Housing Waitlist Form. Housing is not guaranteed - students will be contacted if a property becomes available and a more detailed application form and credit check will be required. Due to the limited space available, graduate and law students are encouraged to look for alternative living arrangements off campus. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Services and Resources

Chapman University is financially responsible for trash pick-up service, city water service, and general lawn care. Residents of the Glassell/Wellsfry Apartments and University Houses are financially responsible for all other utility services (phone, cable, internet, gas, electric, etc.).

Trash Pick-Up
CR&R Waste and Recycling Services is responsible for picking up your trash and recycle bins.

Lawn Care
The University’s contracted lawn care and landscaping service, Valley Crest, will mow the front and backyards of university houses. It is the responsibility of the house resident to provide unobstructed access to the lawn, pick-up pet waste, and have personal items cleared so that the service may care for the lawn. Valley Crest will not mow yards with pets that are out in the yard and will not mow if the area is not cleared. It is the responsibility of the house resident to water their lawns, plants, and shrubbery.

Facilities Requests
If you would like to request that a facilities or maintenance issue be addressed by the Facilities staff, you need to complete a Facilities Work-Request. Please include as much detail as possible in your request so that the Facilities staff will know exactly what the problem is in your room/apartment/house. Some requests may be completed immediately; others may take longer in time to complete.

For emergency situations (such as plumbing issues, electrical hazards, broken windows or doors) that could cause safety/health risks or property damage, call Public Safety immediately. Provide the dispatcher with all the pertinent information, including your housing assignment and the exact nature of the problem, and they will contact the necessary Facilities staff member to respond to your emergency. 

Other Service Providers
There are numerous service providers for telephone, cable and internet service. The below companies have been used by our residents frequently, but are by no means an endorsement of their service. It is advisable that residents search for a service that best suits their needs and feels comfortable to them.

Electricity: Southern California Edison
Natural Gas: The Gas Company
Telephone and Internet: AT&T
Television Cable: Time Warner Cable 

Living in the Orange Community

Graduate students are also members of the greater Orange and Southern California communities. Chapman University is located within the Old Towne Historical District of the City of Orange. This unique downtown area is known for its historical landmarks and vibrant culture. Visit the Living in Orange page for information on actively participating in the surrounding community.