Chapman University

Incoming Undergraduates & Families

Chapman University

Incoming Undergraduates & Families

Checklists Advising Payments & Aid
Checklists Advising Payments & Aid

Get Prepared and Get Excited

Welcome to the Chapman Family! We look forward to helping you prepare for your first semester. There are important steps detailed below that you must complete to stay on track. In addition, we hope you explore ways to get connected with faculty and current or incoming Chapman students. Your Chapman experience can start even before you step foot on campus!

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Stay on Track for Your First Semester

Use our checklist for step-by-step instructions on what you need to do to prepare for your first semester at Chapman. Select your semester from the dropdown below to get started:

New Student Resources

Learn more about registering for classes, moving to campus and ensuring your finances are all set for your first semester.
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Orientation

Your Chapman experience starts at Orientation, where you’ll learn of the numerous opportunities to develop intellectually, socially, spiritually and physically.

Orientation Details 

How to Get Involved

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Clubs, activities, research, career resources—your Chapman experience can start even before you step foot on campus!

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Learn more about resources for Chapman parents and ways to get involved throughout your child’s time at Chapman.

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    International Students

    If you’re coming to Chapman from abroad, get details on everything from applying for your visa to getting transportation from the airport to Chapman.

    Getting Started as an International Student

    • Connect with Current Chapman Students

    Got a question about Chapman or college life in general? Current students are happy to help. You can search students by major or look for those with similar interests and reach to ask them anything!

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    Health Services

    Get the details on what you need to take care of before the start of the semester and what health services are available to you at Chapman.

    Visit Health Services 

    Chapman Chats: Advice from Seniors

    In this episode of our podcast, current seniors share their experiences starting at Chapman and give advice to students about to start their college experience.
     

    Questions about Getting Started at Chapman?

    Contact Us

    Visit our contact page to get connected with the office best able to help you prepare for your first semester at Chapman.