»Language Planning Form
The Language Planning Form helps you plan how to fulfill Chapman's language requirement.
By completing this form, you'll receive personalized academic advising to guide you
through the process.
Who should complete this form?
- All incoming first-year students.
- Transfer students who haven't fulfilled their language requirement.
Why complete this form?
Chapman requires all students to fulfill a language requirement as part of their General
Education. This form helps us provide you with accurate academic advising support
based on your language abilities.
Learn more: Visit our Language Exams page for additional details.
How to submit
Log in to the Language Planning Form using your Chapman email and password.
Your options
On the form, you can select the option that best describes your plan:
Option 1: Waive the requirement completely
You may qualify if you have:
- AP/IB scores or college credit at 201 level or higher (view required AP scores or IB scores).
- Language proficiency: can pass an exam demonstrating fluency in a non-English language.
- International high school education: completed all years at a non-English-speaking high school abroad.
Option 2: Place into a higher-level class
You can reduce the number of language courses you need by:
- Taking a placement exam (recommended if you studied a language in high school).
- AP/IB scores or college credit at 101 or 102 level (view required AP scores or IB scores).
Option 3: Start with beginner-level courses
You can also begin to fulfill your language requirement by taking an with introductory
language class.
Please complete the form as soon as possible. Additional instructions are provided within the form itself.
