Find out if you are applying to a talent program
Chapman’s talent programs are offered within three colleges:
- College of Performing Arts (all Dance, Music and Theatre programs)
- Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (all programs)
- Wilkinson Colleges Art Programs (Graphic Design and Studio Art)
To transfer into a talent-based program, you will need to follow the general transfer application process and submit a Creative Supplement.
Get as much General Education work done before transferring
Before transferring, we recommend getting as much of your General Education requirements done as possible.
Your focus on major-related courses should be minimal. Talent-based majors don’t require major prerequisite courses. The majority of the admission decision will rest within the Creative Supplement component of our admission process as well as space availability in these competitive programs.
Plan and prepare accordingly for competitive programs
In general, talent programs are more competitive than general/non-talent programs. This means that you should put significant effort into ensuring your application reflects your creative talents and ability to succeed at Chapman.
In addition, if you are open to attending Chapman in a non-talent major, you should enter a second-choice major on your application. This will not affect your chances of being admitted to your first-choice major. However, it will allow us to potentially review your application for your second choice if you are not admitted to your first choice.
Apply to the right term
All programs accept transfer students in the fall. The following programs do not accept transfer students in the spring:
- Dance
- Film & Television Production
- Screen Acting
- Theatre Performance
Apply on time
We strongly recommend that transfer applicants to talent-programs submit their application and Creative Supplement by the priority deadline:
- Fall deadline: February 15 (January 15 is the recommended deadline for performing arts programs—Dance, Music and all Theatre programs—due to their audition component)
- Spring deadline: October 15
Consider a Chapman graduate program
If you aren’t admitted as an undergraduate, we hope you will still consider a talent-based graduate program. You can find a list of Dodge College graduate programs here.
Transferring into a Talent Program Information Session
Hear directly from admission team members about transferring into a talent program in this recording information session.
Additional resources
As you consider Chapman and work on your application, you can:
- Reach out to our Transfer Team at any time at transfers@chapman.edu.
- Sign up for an in-person or virtual event on our Visit Opportunities Portal.
