»Preview Day

Campus-wide open house for admitted students

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Preview Day is a campus-wide event designed to give admitted first-year and transfer students, as well as their family, an in-depth look at the Chapman University community:

Get to know faculty and fellow students.
Meet other admitted students and families.
Tour the campus and residence halls.
Learn more about student opportunities and campus life.

You can get more details on the event below. Registration will open in February!

Schedule of events

Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. and programming will begin at 9:30 a.m. The event will conclude by 3 p.m.

Preview Day is designed with flexibility in mind. You can attend any session offered throughout the day (and sessions will repeat) as well as join a tour, visit the involvement fair or take a lunch break whenever you like. Offerings include:

Academic presentations.
Information sessions on student and academic life.
The chance to meet current students.
Campus and Residence Hall tours.

Preview Day Brings Chapman to Life

Preview Day recap

"From the moment I arrived, I felt an overwhelming sense of welcome. Everyone, from faculty to student volunteers, was kind, open and genuinely excited to help."

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