»How to Apply to Dodge College

First, make sure you know your application deadline. That way you can apply on time.

Spring 2027

October 15, 2026 is the application deadline for first-year students and transfer students.

Note that transfer students cannot apply for a spring entry into BFA Film and Television Production or BFA Screen Acting. Transfer students must apply for a fall entry to these programs.

Fall 2027

• November 1, 2026 is the application deadline for first-year students who are applying for:
  • Early Action: Early Action is a way to apply to Chapman early. You will receive your decision earlier than if you were to apply for Regular Decision.
  • Early Decision I: Early Decision is a way to apply to Chapman early. You will receive your decision earlier than if you were to apply for Regular Decision. Early Decision is binding. That means that if you are admitted, you must withdraw all other applications and attend Chapman.
  • Film and Television Production (priority deadline)*
  • Screen Acting (priority deadline)*
  • Writing for Film and Television (priority deadline)*
• January 15, 2027 is the application for first-year students applying for:
  • Early Decision II.
  • Regular Decision.
• February 15, 2027 is the application deadline for transfer students.

* While we accept applications for Film and Television Production, Screen Acting and Writing for Film and Television up until the Regular Decision deadline, we recommend you apply by the priority deadline.

Step 2: Submit Your Common Application

Follow the Chapman application process to submit your Common Application.

You can’t move on to the next step until you have submitted your Common Application. Try to submit your Common Application as soon as possible so that you have time for Step 3 (Submit your Creative Supplement). Also, note that:

• We recommend you submit a letter of recommendation from someone that speaks to your creative talents and merits as a student. This letter should be submitted through the Common App (not Creative Supplement).
  • This letter would be in addition to the letter of recommendation required by the Office of Admission, so you would be submitting two letters total.
• When applying to Film and Television Production, you will need to select an area of study. You can learn more about the areas of study, and classes associated with each, on our Film and Television Production Catalog page.

 

Step 3: Submit your Creative Supplement

All Dodge College applicants must submit a Creative Supplement. Your Creative Supplement is a showcase of experience and work that you’ve done related to that major.

The requirements for the Creative Supplement are different for each major. For further details and instructions on how to submit your Creative Supplement, see our Creative Supplement page.

Step 4: Wait

You’re all done. Now just sit tight. We’ll review your application and get back to you soon.

You can view your application checklist and admission status on your Application Status Page.

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