»Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program

The Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program is exclusively for incoming, first-year Exploratory Majors and helps them learn more about the university and the Exploratory process.

Exploratory Majors entering Chapman in fall 2026 can find more details about the program below. A more detailed agenda will be available in early summer. Details are subject to change.

Move-in details

For students who will be living on campus, the program begins on Sunday, August 16 with early move-in to your Chapman residence hall.
After you check-in, you will be able to get settled into your new home at Chapman on Sunday evening.

Be sure to keep an eye on your Chapman email for more information on your upcoming Chapman move-in.

For families who will be staying in the area during orientation, information about local accommodations can be found here.

Program details

Programming kicks off the day after move-in (Monday, August 17). It will include dedicated sessions for students and parents/guardians. A detailed schedule will be posted in early summer 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, Undeclared/Exploraory students are required to participate. However, if you absolutely cannot participate in the Atlas Early Arrival Program, please email miriamm@chapman.edu to discuss your absence.

With the exception of the early move-in (which you would be excused from if you are not living on campus), you should make plans to participate in the entire program. If you have questions about this, please email miriamm@chapman.edu to schedule a conversation.

We would like you to register to both confirm your participation and include any guests who will also be participating.

Programming has been planned for students and parents/guardians only. Other family members can attend the sessions for parents/guardians on Monday, and families are welcome to attend orientation events that begin on Tuesday (pending their registration).

Participants will be housed in any of the following residence halls:

Henley Hall
Glass Hall
Pralle-Sodaro Hall
Sandhu Residence Center

Participants will be grouped together on the same floor in their respective building. Final room assignments will be sent from Residence Life in mid-July.

»Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program

Move-in details

Program details

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all students required to take part in the Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program?

What if I can only participate in some of the programming?

Do I need to register to confirm I am attending?

How many family members can attend?

Will all Undeclared/Exploratory students be living in the same Living-Learning Community/residence hall?

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