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Chapman is home to students from all over the world. Approximately 5% of our students are international, with around 80 countries represented.

Our undergraduate programs are ideal for international students, with curriculum, networking, and hands-on learning opportunities that will prepare you to succeed anywhere in the world.

Our location in sunny Orange County, home to more than 94,000 businesses, provides students with real-world opportunities through internships and connections with Chapman alumni.

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<div class="wysiwyg-widget editableContent clearfix"> <div class="content"> <h2><strong><img alt="Students watching a presentation" height="200" src="/admission/_files/intl-events.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 5px;" width="300">Attend a Virtual International Student Event</strong></h2> <p>Learn more about Chapman or studying in the United States at one of our<em></em> virtual events for international students.</p> <p>These are great ways to meet university representatives, talk to current students and get your questions answered.</p> <p><a href="/admission/undergraduate/how-to-apply/international-students/international-visits.aspx"><strong>View International Events >></strong></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="collapsibles-widget"> <h2 class="sectionHeader">Learn How to Apply as an International Student</h2> <div class="editableContent summaryText">If you cannot find the information below, you can visit our <a href="/admission/undergraduate/how-to-apply/international-students/faqs.aspx">International Frequently Asked Questions page</a>.</div><br><div class="row"> <div class="toggle-expand-collapse expand" data-toggle="collapsibles-widget__toggle" tabindex="0">Toggle Section</div> </div> <div aria-expanded="false" class="accordion" role="button"> <h3 class="header" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="show"></span><span class="hide"></span> English Proficiency and Test Scores </h3> <div class="content editableContent"> <p>Our minimum English undergraduate requirements are:</p> <ul> <li>TOEFL: an 80 iBT (with balanced sub scores) or 20 per section on the revised paper-delivered test</li> <li>IELTS: a 6.5 (with balanced sub scores)</li> <li>Duolingo English Test: 120</li> </ul> <p>All applicants who are non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency. Students graduating from secondary schools where English is the language of instruction will automatically be reviewed for a waiver of this requirement.</p> <p>Students who score at least a 600 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, or a 24 on both the ACT English and Reading sections, will automatically have the English proficiency requirement waived. Only official SAT or ACT scores will waive the English proficiency requirement. Self-reported scores will not be used for this purpose.</p> <p>Transfer students who are completing college coursework in the United States must have completed a transferable English course or 30 transferable hours in a traditional classroom setting to be eligible for an English proficiency waiver. Online English courses will not satisfy this requirement.</p> </div> </div> <div aria-expanded="false" class="accordion" role="button"> <h3 class="header" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="show"></span><span class="hide"></span> Official Academic Documents </h3> <div class="content editableContent"> <p>International applicants must provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities attended. Applicants should:</p> <ul> <li>Have all academic records sent directly from their schools (whenever possible).</li> <li>Submit all academic records in the native language, accompanied by a certified English translation (if the native language is not English).</li> <li>Send external examination results or predicted results. Examples: predicted IB results, Indian board exam results, GCSE/IGCSE results, predicted A-levels, Australian ATAR, etc.</li> <li>Submit any additional documents as requested by the Office of Admission.</li> </ul> <p>Documents must be sent to Chapman directly from the issuing institution.  Official transcripts can be emailed to <a href="mailto:intladmit@chapman.edu">intladmit@chapman.edu</a> from an official school email address, or may be sent in a sealed envelope to our physical address:</p><strong>Chapman University</strong><br>Office of Admission<br>One University Dr.<br>Orange, CA 92866<br>USA<br><p><em>Note: Chapman University expects students to prepare work that is their own, factually true and honestly presented. Chapman University does not contract with, nor is represented by, non-Chapman entities in the recruitment and admission process.</em></p> </div> </div> </div>

Learn how to apply as an international student

If you cannot find the information below, you can visit our International Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Our minimum English undergraduate requirements are:

TOEFL: 4.5 for exams taken after January 21, 2026 (and an 80 with balanced sub scores for exams taken on or before January 20, 2026)
IELTS: a 6.5 (with balanced sub scores)
Duolingo English Test: 120

All applicants who are non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency. Students graduating from secondary schools where English is the language of instruction will automatically be reviewed for a waiver of this requirement.

Students who score at least a 600 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, or a 24 on both the ACT English and Reading sections, will automatically have the English proficiency requirement waived. Only official SAT or ACT scores will waive the English proficiency requirement. Self-reported scores will not be used for this purpose.

Transfer students who are completing college coursework in the United States must have completed a transferable English course or 30 transferable hours in a traditional classroom setting to be eligible for an English proficiency waiver. Online English courses will not satisfy this requirement.

International applicants must provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities attended. Applicants should:

Have all academic records sent directly from their schools (whenever possible).
Submit all academic records in the native language, accompanied by a certified English translation (if the native language is not English).
Send external examination results or predicted results. Examples: predicted IB results, Indian board exam results, GCSE/IGCSE results, predicted A-levels, Australian ATAR, etc.
Submit any additional documents as requested by the Office of Admission.

Documents must be sent to Chapman directly from the issuing institution. Official transcripts can be emailed to intladmit@chapman.edu from an official school email address, or may be sent in a sealed envelope to our physical address:

Chapman University
Office of Admission
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
USA

Note: Chapman University expects students to prepare work that is their own, factually true and honestly presented. Chapman University does not contract with, nor is represented by, non-Chapman entities in the recruitment and admission process.

Once your transcripts are received, Chapman will internally evaluate them. Chapman does not require outside evaluations.

Please visit our International Student Frequently Asked Questions page. This page includes helpful information and tips for applying and preparing to enter Chapman University as an international student.

Meet Bryant Dowd, Associate Director of International Admission

Bryant is the admission counselor who works with all undergraduate international students and US students abroad. He can help answer any questions about Chapman, applying or studying and living in America.

You can learn more about Bryant on his counselor page and reach out via email.

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Melissa Cho '21

Melissa Cho came to Chapman from Taiwan. In this blog post, she shares her tips for any student who is coming to Chapman from outside the United States.

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Advising centers around the world

Chapman partners with EducationUSA, which has advising centers in 170 countries. Their advisors can work with you on finding the right school for you in the United States. Visit their website to find an advising center near you.

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Ask a student

Do you have questions about the Chapman experience? Our student ambassadors are here to help. Some of them are international students themselves. Feel free to reach out!

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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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»Undergraduate Admission for International Students

Get to know Chapman

Learn how to apply as an international student

English proficiency and test scores

Official academic documents

Transcript evaluation

Frequently asked questions about applying as an international student