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There are four different timeline options for applying as a first-year student to Chapman:

• Early Action (non-binding): November 1 deadline
• Early Decision I (binding): November 1 deadline
• Regular Decision (non-binding): January 15 deadline
• Early Decision II (binding) January 15 deadline

In addition, the following programs have priority November 1 deadlines:

• Film and Television Production
• Dance
• Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Experience Program (APEx)
• Theatre Performance
• Screen Acting
• Writing for Film & Television

The deadlines for counselors to submit transcripts and recommendation letters are the same as student application deadlines.

Early Action (EA)

• Early Action (EA) is a non-binding early deadline.
• EA applications are due November 1.
• EA applicants may apply to other Early Action colleges.
• Binding Early Decision and Early Decision II program applicants to other schools can also apply Early Action to Chapman.

Early Decision (ED) I & II

• ED is a binding application. Binding means that the student must commit to enroll at Chapman if admitted.
• ED I applications are due November 1. ED II applications are due January 15.
• Binding means that the student must commit to enroll at Chapman if admitted.
• ED applicants can apply to other colleges, but must withdraw those applications if admitted to Chapman.

Regular Decision (RD)

Regular Decision (RD) is a non-binding deadline and is chosen by the majority of our applicants. Decision notification for RD is in mid-March.

• RD applications for Fall are due January 15.
• RD applicants may apply ED or EA to other institutions.

A Creative Supplement must be submitted by applicants to programs in the:

• College of Performing Arts
• Dodge College of Film and Media Arts 
• Department of Art (excluding Art History)

You can learn how Chapman reviews undergraduate applications on our Application Review Process page.