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On behalf of the Office of Orientation and First Year Programs, welcome to the Chapman University family. We are very excited for your arrival! Please use the links below to get a better understanding of what Chapman Universities orientation is all about.
Orientation Dates:
August 21-26 - First Year Students (Aug. 21 - Housing Move-In)
August 21-22 - First Year Families
August 23-26 - Transfer Students (Aug. 23 - Housing Move-In)
August 23 - Transfer Families
All students and guests MUST register prior to attending orientation! Registration will begin on June 1st.
Our Orientation goals are to help students:
Begin forming meaningful connections with peers
Begin establishing a sense of belonging to the university
Acquire an understanding of the academic resources and programs available
Learn about ways to get involved such as student organizations, athletics and more
Navigate campus and the Orange community
Take care of business (IDs, parking, health services, etc.)
For questions, call the Orientation Office at 714-516-4600 or send a message to orientation@chapman.edu.
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August 21-26
For further questions, please contact the Orientation staff at 714-516-4600 or orientation@chapman.edu
August 23-26
Whether you are a transfer student coming in directly from a community college or a four year institution, we hope that you will consider joining us in August. We recognize this transition can be a challenge and have planned a program designed to specially meet your needs. More details will become available during the summer. Please contact us directly
For further questions, please contact the Orientation staff at 714-516-4600 or orientation@chapman.edu
First Year Families: August 21-22
Transfer Families: August 23
Family involvement plays a key role in the academic success of students during their college years. For this reason, Chapman University hosts a family Orientation program that runs concurrently with the student session. Families have the opportunity to interact with faculty, administrators, staff, and student leaders. Participants will learn about the college life, academic programs, the Chapman Parents Association, and how to promote the personal development and academic success of their student.
For further questions, please contact the Orientation staff at 714-516-4600 or orientation@chapman.edu
For many years university departments have distributed handouts for all new students during Check-In. This year, the Orientation Program is striving to become more eco-friendly. Handouts will now be available on this page. Click on the links below to learn more about the different departments on campus and what each has to offer. Please check back often as more will be added frequently.
For additional questions regarding housing, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at (714) 997-6603.
How do I register for classes?
For questions regarding advising and registration, please contact the Academic Advising Center at (714) 744-7959.
Where do I get my parking permit?
To reserve your annual parking permit, please register online at the Public Safety vehicle registration page. If you do not have a car, the parking fee can be waived by visiting the same web page.
Due before attending Orientation
Your Chapman University student ID card is used to authorize your use of a host of campus resources and confirm your role as a current student. The photo that you submit for the ID card should conform to the following guidelines:
Photos must:
Be current (i.e., taken within the past year).
Be taken straight-on, showing your face clearly with a solid white or light colored background.
Be no larger than 2” X 2” in size at 250 pixels per inch.
Be saved in JPEG format.
Photos must not:
Include hats, bandanas, sunglasses or gestures (Allowances will be made for practitioners of religious faiths that prohibit the removal of the head covering.)
