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Academic Advising

» Welcome to the Academic Advising Center!

Attention - We've moved! We are now located just across the hall in Beckman Hall 405.

Visit us in Beckman Hall 405 for general questions.

We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Call (714) 744-7959 for questions or to schedule an appointment.

Please note: we do not schedule appointments via email and we also do not make same-day appointments. 

Please remember that graduation or program reviews cannot be conducted during walk-in times and require a 30 minute appointment.

Upcoming Spring Event!

Majors in Minutes

Thursday, March 7, 2019
6 - 8 p.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 404

44 MAJORS | 8 MINUTES | 1 NIGHT

Are you trying to find a major or minor at Chapman?
Are you thinking of changing majors?
Do you wish you could talk to students in the major to get their point of view on the major?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come to Majors in Minutes! This is your chance to have one night with a room with upperclassmen in every major to get your questions answered about a major from a student perspective.

What is Majors in Minutes?

Majors in Minutes is a way for students to learn more about a major or minor. Every 8 minutes, a bell will ring and you have the choice to stay at your current table or visit a new one. This event is designed particularly for freshmen and sophomores to gain insight and knowledge about different majors on campus by talking to students who are currently in that major

Find Your Advisor

Who is my AAC Academic Advisor? Click here for information about your advisor.

If your questions relate specifically to your major or minor, please contact your program advisor in your academic department for assistance. Contact information for major and minor advisors is available on the Advising Portal page.

+ - What types of advising are offered?

Wondering how Academic Advising works at Chapman? Watch this short video to learn all about the different types of advising options we have here at Chapman and how you can learn more about visiting the Academic Advising Center.

The Academic Advising Center at Chapman University offers a range of services to meet the advising needs of students. We are responsible for advising all undeclared students; for providing professional development opportunities for faculty advisors; and for serving as an advising, information, resource and referral center for all Chapman students needing current information about general education, degree requirements and academic policies.

+ - Mission Statement

The mission of the Academic Advising Center is to cultivate an educational partnership with students, guiding and supporting them toward the development and achievement of their academic goals.

+ - Advising Services

Through individual appointments, small group advising sessions and more, the Academic Advising Center will provide the following services for undergraduate students:

  • Answer questions concerning academic policy, transfer credit, the appropriateness of general education courses, changing majors, petitions, etc.
  • Provide advising workshops for new students and assist with registration.
  • Provide comprehensive advising for all first year students.
  • Serve as primary advisors for undeclared students.
  • Make referrals to additional advising resources and academic support services.

Underlying all of these services is the goal of educating students so that they might assume their appropriate responsibilities in the academic advising process.

+ - Advising Structure at Chapman

Undergraduate students have both a program advisor in the department of their major and an advisor in the Academic Advising Center. Students can visit the advising portal to find the contact information of the program advisor for their specific major department.

In addition, students can look on look on my.chapman.edu to see which faculty member he or she has been assigned to for major-related mentoring (questions regarding academic pursuits, career options, and research).

Contact Us

Academic Advising Center

Beckman Hall Suite 405

(714) 744-7959

Office Hours

Mondays

8:00 a.m.- 4:20 p.m.

Walk-ins only (10 minutes)

No appointments

Thursdays

10:a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Walk-ins only (10 minutes)

No appointments (during walk in times)

Tuesday-Friday

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Appointment only (30 minutes)

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New Students

Are you a new first year or transfer student? Be sure to look at our New Students section!

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Undeclared Students

Are you still looking for that perfect major? Visit our Choosing a Major section.

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Academic Integrity Awareness

Do you have questions about what constitutes academic dishonesty at Chapman? Visit the Academic Integrity website to learn more.