If you aren’t sure what you want to major in at Chapman, you can apply to be “Undeclared." If you enter Undeclared, you won’t have a declared major, but will have the freedom to explore Chapman’s academic opportunities.
At Chapman, we celebrate exploring. That’s why first-year students who enter Undeclared are automatically added to our Exploratory Majors program.
On this site you can learn about the entire process of entering Chapman undeclared, from applying to declaring a major.
The Exploratory Majors Program for Undeclared students starts even before your first day of class. It includes dedicated advising, a pre-orientation event (including early move-in) and dedicated exploratory pathways and introductory course to Chapman.
Learn more about all of these below!
Note that selecting an Exploratory Pathway is optional. It does allow us to pre-register you in relevant courses, but we can also work with you on a personalized exploratory academic plan.
At Chapman, you’ll need to declare a major before you earn 60 credits. Earning 60 credits takes about 4 semesters (2 years).
Before the 60-credit mark, you'll focus on:
Keep in mind: you can declare a major at any time. This includes during the admission process or as a current student. Your admission counselor and academic advisor will be there to help every step of the way.
