»How to Submit Checklist Items

Your Incoming Student Checklist lists the items you need to submit as an incoming student at Chapman. This page provides further details and resources on how to submit each item. Note that it may take up to 2 days for an item to be reflected on your checklist after it is received/completed.

If you have questions about any item, you can email us at admit@chapman.edu, call us at (714) 997-6711 or use the live chat/chatbot on this website.

 

Checklist items available in early May

Housing Reservation Payment

Students living on campus must submit a Housing Reservation Payment. Payment can be made in your Application Status Page.

Housing application

You can apply for Chapman Housing via our Housing Portal. You will log in using your Chapman email and password.

Submit ID card photo

You can learn more about submitting your ID card photo here.

Submit SAT/ACT official test scores

If you accept admission to Chapman and applied with unofficial test scores, you will need to submit an official copy of your scores. To do so:

• Follow these instructions on submitting official SAT scores.
• Follow these instructions on submitting official ACT scores.
  
  

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Checklist items available in mid-May

Schedule academic advising session

You can learn about academic advising, and find the link to schedule your session (when available), in your Student Center. You will also receive an email about signing up for your advising session in mid-late May.

Fulfill Math Placement requirement

All incoming first-year students, and some incoming transfers, must take a Math Placement Exam if it is not waived. You can learn more on our Math Placement website.

Submit Exploratory Pathways Form

Incoming Undeclared students must select an Exploratory Pathway, which will help us pre-register you into appropriate classes. You can learn more on our Exploratory Pathways page.

Register for Panther Exploratory Pathway Pre-Orientation Program

This event is required for students entering undeclared. You can learn more on the event webpage.

Register for International and U.S. Abroad Student Orientation

This event is required for international students and optional for U.S. citizens coming to Chapman from abroad. You can learn more on the International Student Services website.

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Checklist items available in early July

Submit proof of  health insurance

Incoming students must submit proof of health insurance, or be billed for the Chapman Student Health Insurance plan. More information is available on our Student Health Insurance page.

Pay tuition or set up payment plan

You can learn more about paying tuition and setting up a payment plan on the Tuition Payment Options page.

Submit the Tuition and Master Fee Payment Contract

This contract outlines financial rights, responsibilities and payment policies for tuition and fees. You can access and submit it via your Student Center.

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Checklist items available in mid-July

Submit Visa and Arrival Form

The Visa and Arrival form is required for incoming international students. You will be emailed when it is available in your Application Status Page.

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Sending official school reports and transcripts to Chapman

In addition to the items above, you will need to send any final transcripts to the Office of Admission. Transcripts that are sent to us from the student are not considered official. For a transcript to be considered official, it must either:

• Be submitted electronically as a PDF to Chapman directly from the issuing institution. The Admission office email address for transcript delivery is admtranscript@chapman.edu. 
• Remain in its original sealed envelope when mailing documents to: Chapman University, Attn: Office of Admission, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866.