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Rinker Campus
Life in Irvine

» Life in Irvine

The Rinker Campus is located in Irvine, California, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of Chapman’s Orange Campus.

Irvine is a safe, mid-sized city in Orange County, California. It’s also home to one of the largest biotech/pharmaceutical hubs in the United States. That makes Irvine a great place to live, study and find internships/employment in the medical industry.

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Irvine is:

  • 10 miles (16 kilometers) from beaches.
  • 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Disneyland.
  • 15 miles (24 kilometers)  from Angel Stadium and Honda Center.
  • 45 miles (72 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles.

Housing in and around Irvine

Chapman does not offer university-owned housing near the Rinker Campus. However,  there are plenty of housing options near Rinker Campus. You can use our Off-campus Housing website to search for:

  • Housing options near the Rinker Campus. You can search for various options, including price, housing type and distance from campus. 
  • Roommates. You will need to log-in to search for other students who are looking for other students to share housing.

Transportation

For those without access to a car, there are many easy, affordable transportation options in Irvine, including:

  • Bus: Irvine bus routes are served by OC Bus. OC Bus is the bus service from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). OC Bus also serves the rest of Orange county. So if you buy a bus pass in Irvine, you can access any bus route in Orange County.
  • Train (Metrolink): Rinker Campus is located 2 miles from Metrolink’s Irvine Station. We offer shuttle service to and from the Irvine Station on Rinker Campus. Irvine Station also gives you access to Metrolink and Amtrak trains that you can use to travel throughout Southern California.

Internships in the area

Rinker Campus is centrally located in a biotech/pharmaceutical hub featuring a large area of hospitals and medical-science businesses. This provides several opportunities for internships and employment after graduation.

As a student, Chapman faculty and staff (including dedicated career advisors) can assist you in securing an internship and employment.

 

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Entertainment and student life

No matter your interests, there are plenty of great ways to activities for Rinker Campus students near campus:  

  • Irvine Spectrum Center (2.5 kilometers/4 kilometers from campus): This shopping and entertainment center features dining, movies and more.
  • Orange County Great Park (5 miles/8 kilometers from campus): Orange County Great Park is a community space for arts, athletics and fun events.
  • Irvine Regional Park (14 miles/22 kilometers from campus): Full of wildlife, Irvine Regional Park is a great place to hike, picnic or simply relax.

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