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Incoming Undergraduates & Families

Summer Welcome Receptions

»Summer Welcome Receptions

Summer 2025 Welcome Receptions have now concluded. Thank you for attending and participating from across the nation. Reception information for the 2026 incoming class will be available in late spring 2026.

Please contact the Office of Parent and Family Engagement at (714) 997-6558 or via email at pantherfamily@chapman.edu if you are interested in hosting a Summer 2026 reception.

Virtual Summer Welcome Receptions (via Zoom)

Event (choose an event to register)

Date and time

Virtual Welcome Reception

Hosted by the Chapman Office of Parent and Family Engagement

Saturday, August 9, 2025

12–2 p.m. Pacific Time (convert to your time zone)

California Summer Welcome Receptions

Event (choose an event to register)

Date and time

Bay Area: Hillsborough

The Ting Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Bay Area: Woodside

The Kasper and Bartels Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Los Angeles County: Los Angeles

Hosted by the Frandzel and Rosson Families

Registration for this session has concluded.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Los Angeles County: Rancho Palos Verdes

Hosted by the Matharu Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Los Angeles County: Sherman Oaks

Hosted by the Cochran-Davidson Family

This session has reached capacity and registration has closed.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Anaheim Hills

Hosted by the Deacon Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Friday, July 11, 2025

7–9 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Anaheim Hills

Hosted by the Deacon Family

Saturday, August 9, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Newport Beach

Hosted by the Claggett Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

7–9 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Seal Beach

Hosted by the Stillwell Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

San Diego County: San Diego

Hosted by the Floyd Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

San Diego County: Vista

Hosted by the Schroeter Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Out-of-State Summer Welcome Receptions

Event (choose an event to register)

Date and time

Arizona: Scottsdale

Hosted by the Macris-Ros Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Saturday, June 28, 2025

2–4 p.m. Mountain Time

Colorado: Denver

Hosted by the Phelps Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

6:30–8:30 p.m. Mountain Time

Colorado: Denver

Hosted by the Galligan and Peterson Families

This session has reached capacity and registration has closed.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

7–9 p.m. Mountain Time

Connecticut: Fairfield

Hosted by the Karlson Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

2–4 p.m. Eastern Time

Hawaii: Honolulu

Hosted by the Kaneko and Van Rafelghem Families

Registration for this session has concluded.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

4–6 p.m. Hawaii Time

Nevada: Las Vegas

Hosted by the Gilbert Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

New Jersey: Sea Girt

Hosted by the Murphy Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

2–4 p.m. Eastern Time

Oregon: Lake Oswego

Hosted by the McFarland and Findtner Families

Saturday, August 2, 2025

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Texas: Garland

Hosted by the Wakefield Family

Registration for this session has concluded.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

7–9 p.m. Central Time

Texas: Austin

Hosted by the Gray Family

Sunday, August 10, 2025

2–4 p.m. Central Time

Washington: Medina

Hosted by the Limp Family

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

6–8 p.m. Pacific Time


receptions-image.jpgInterested in hosting a reception?

Most receptions are hosted by families of current students or alumni. Their generosity helps us provide a great start to the Chapman experience for many students and families.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in hosting a reception in your area.

Email our office at pantherfamily@chapman.edu and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Contact Parent and Family Engagement


Email:

pantherfamily@chapman.edu

Phone: (714) 997-6558

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Empezando en español

Getting Started en Español


Visit the Getting Started en Español page for information on how to help your child stay on track as they prepare for their first semester at Chapman, all in Spanish.

Visita la página de Empezando en español para obtener información sobre cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantenerse en el camino mientras se prepara para su primer semestre en Chapman.