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Student Exchange Program

»Student Exchange Program

Chapman’s Student Exchange Program offers you the opportunity to study in Southern California while earning college credit. With a wide range of academic disciplines available, you can tailor your exchange experience to align with your interests.

This page has pre-arrival information, key dates and deadlines, and additional resources for incoming exchange students. Whether you’ve been accepted, nominated, or interested in attending, we look forward to welcoming you to the Chapman community!

Exchange Partnerships

If you’re interested in studying at Chapman for one semester or a full academic year, first check if your home university is an official partner institution with Chapman.

View official exchange partnerships

Why study at Chapman?students on campus

Chapman is a nationally ranked private university that offers academic excellence and a vibrant campus life, making it an ideal choice for your exchange experience.

Here are just a few more reasons why Chapman stands out:

  • Chapman welcomes about 15 new exchange students each semester.
  • Approximately 10,000 undergraduate students in total.
  • 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (among the lowest in the United States).
  • Students can choose from over 100 areas of study within 11 colleges for a personalized education.
  • Categorized by the Carnegie Classification as an R2 “high research activity” institution.
  • Students learn directly from distinguished world-class faculty including Nobel Prize winners, MacArthur fellows, published authors and Academy Award winners.
  • Home to 200+ student clubs and organizations, 20 athletic teams, and 5 intramural sports teams.
  • Conveniently located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles, 10 minutes from Disneyland, and 20 minutes from local beaches.

For information on why you should choose Chapman, visit our Student Life website.

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Si Hyun Kim
Exchange student from Korea University
"Embracing the cultural differences in the USA was challenging at first, but I soon fell in love with the community and academics at Chapman. My semester in California was unforgettable, with visits to local beaches and Disneyland. Despite initial homesickness, this journey was a chapter in my life that was completely worth it!”
 

 

Nomination and application process

Chapman will review nominated students through the Nomination Form during the application period.

  • Nominations are reviewed after the nomination deadline, and then students are preliminarily accepted. 
  • Once accepted, you will be contacted with a link to complete Chapman’s application requirements. 
    • While completing the Chapman application, you can contact exchange@chapman.edu with any questions.
  • You will then arrive in Orange County, attend exchange student orientation, and study at Chapman for one semester or academic year.

Eligibility requirements

To qualify as an exchange student at Chapman, you must:

Important dates and deadlines

Key application dates and deadlines for exchange students are listed below:

Incoming Spring 2026 Students

  • Nominations Open: September 1, 2025
  • Nomination Deadline: October 1, 2025
  • Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
  • Course Registration Period: early November 2025
  • Program Dates: January 27 - May 23, 2026
    • Suggested Arrival Date: January 27, 2026
    • Exchange Student Orientation: January 29, 2026
    • Classes start: February 2, 2026

Incoming Fall 2026 Students

  • Nominations Open: February 15, 2026
  • Nomination Deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Course Registration Period: mid-April 2026
  • Program Dates: August 18 - December 12, 2026
    • Suggested Arrival Date: August 18, 2026
    • Exchange Student Orientation: August 20, 2026
    • Classes Start: August 24, 2026

Exchange Student Spotlight: Sonia Liu

Tune in to hear Sonia share her unique perspectives and experiences as a full-time student at Chapman following her journey from Soochow University in Taiwan.

 

Contact Us

Henry Carey
Exchange Coordinator
exchange@chapman.edu 

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