»Admitted Students

Accepting or declining your admission offer

You can accept or decline your offer of admission in your Application Status Page. We appreciate you letting us know when you have made your decision. To accept admission, you will need to pay your non-refundable $400 enrollment deposit.

Visit Application Status Page

Congratulations on your admission! We will be offering in-person events on our campus and around the country this spring. In addition, we host virtual events for those we aren't able to meet in person.

Admitted Student Tours

We offer exclusive on-campus and virtual tours for admitted students. Registration will open in late December.

Spend a day in the life of a Chapman student

Panther for a Day

Offered from early Friday through May 1, Panther for a Day is a unique opportunity for admitted first-year students to experience what being a student at Chapman is all about. This student-only program will run from February through April and include:

A 60-minute walking tour of campus and residence life area led by a current Chapman student.
A complimentary lunch with other admitted (as well as current) students in our Randall Dining Commons.
Your choice to hear from a current student panel or visit your academic department. (Department visit is pending department availability.)

Registration opens in January

Save the date

Preview Day: Saturday, April 11, 2026

You and your family are invited to Preview Day, an exclusive campus open house for admitted students!

Preview Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the Chapman experience and:

Get to know our faculty and current students.
Meet other admitted students.
Tour the campus and residence halls.
Discuss your financial aid options.

Registration opens in February

Financial aid offers

If you received a financial aid offer, it will be available in your Application Status Page soon after you are admitted.

You can find tips for understanding your financial aid offer (as well as next steps in the financial aid process) on our website.

Understanding your financial aid offer

Applications to join the Honors Program open soon!

Interested in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies? The University Honors Program offers a flexible curriculum with small, discussion-based classes. Visit the University Honors Program page to learn more and apply!

University Honors Program Application

Take a self-guided virtual tour

Virtually explore Chapman in this student-led tour through our Orange Campus. You'll be able to visit classrooms, hang-out spots, our residence life area and much more!

About Chapman University

Connect with a current student

Have questions about studying at Chapman? Ask a current student! They're happy to help you learn more about academics, student life, things to do in the area, anything on your mind!

Contact Admission

Email us:

Call us: (714) 997-6711

Text us: (714) 942-5474

Send your documents:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866

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Take a Self-Guided Tour

Virtually explore Chapman in this student-led tour through our Orange Campus. You'll be able to visit classrooms, hang-out spots, our residence life area and much more!

Start the Tour