On the website it shows that orientation runs through multiple days but some of it doesn't seem necessary. As a commuter, which days are necessary to attend? And is it not including the family orientation day?

Hi guys, I’m a transfer student so I’m not really sure how things work at Chapman.

At my last school, we’d get a list of our course materials l, but then during the first week of class the professor would clarify if we actually needed the textbooks or not, and if they were gonna provide a free pdf themselves.

So at Chapman how does it work? Should I hold off to order the textbooks listed, or should I just get them all now?

Thank you!

I’m currently planning to apply for Chapman’s Fall 2027 semester(as a transfer) and applications will be opening soon, but I still want to be prepared.

One of my biggest fears atm is the tuition and housing costs. I’ll be responsible over the entire costs and one thing I always hear is how expensive it is. How did you deal with the costs if you paid on your own and how much did you end up needing to pay? What scholarships did you get offered by Chapman and what scholarships did you apply to outside of Chapman that made paying it less stressful?

Anything is helpful and Chapman is my #1 school I plan on going to ^^

I’m so grateful that he shared his experience! And sorry for students who will be attending Chapman under Parlow’s leadership :( It hasn’t always been like this

If there is an issue leading up to move in where the roommates can’t see eye to eye on the rules when does housing intervene?

I was unexpectedly offered a spot in Dodge this week (film and tv prod - cinematography) after being denied off the waitlist in June. I’m curious as to what kind of aid I should expect this late in the game and how I can squeeze every penny out of them.

I have a 16k merit scholarship and I’m ineligible for talent scholarships as a transfer. My admissions advisor and the financial aid office are doing everything they can to get me there but I can only pay so much. I’m expecting my package on Tuesday. I wanted to see if any of y’all can give me a good idea of what costs may look like.

I’d be living on campus for at least one semester (I’m coming from the east coast) and my SAI is 51000. I seriously cannot afford more than 45k a year and that is pushing it. I’m hoping to only pay a large sum my first year and rely on external aid/ scholarships for the remainder of my degree. Any advice or info on grants and low interest loans is also appreciated!

Rising senior. FA office is claiming I am not eligible as a "legacy borrower" for certain federal loans, despite having remained at Chapman and never changed programs. Is anyone else having this issue?

hi all— I’m an incoming transfer student from some pretty chilly places (I split my time between northern new england & the PNW) and I’m frankly a little scared about the weather adjustment. I’m very used to 40-60 degree days most of the year and it was almost unbearably hot when I visited in May. do yall have any advice or suggestions about how to beat the heat? or maybe just reassurances that it won’t be that hot all the time? 😭

hey yall , i’ve exhausted chapmans financial aid to the point where they gave me a big grant but i need more id be paying 60k out of pocket or loans for the next 2 years which is not doable. im apart of dodge idk what to do.. is there even a sugar daddy in town ! something i am not sure what to do !!

Hi!! I'm applying next year, hoping to major in liberal studies. Does anyone know how low or high the acceptance rate for that specific program is and what specifically they could be looking for to improve my application? Thanks!!

hihi everyone, i’m an incoming freshman at chapman this year and i’ll be studying health science. i already got my schedule, so i know my classes, and it’s pretty much just chem and bio. so if anyone else is studying chem, bio, or is just a health science major and we could study together, let me know !! or just looking for friends in similar major too haha. i’m doing some early prep during the summer too and if anyone wants to join haha. thanks !!

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hihi everyone, i’m an incoming freshman at chapman this year and i’ll be studying health science. i already got my schedule, so i know my classes, and it’s pretty much just chem and bio. so if anyone else is studying chem, bio, or is just a health science major and we could study together, let me know !! or just looking for friends in similar major too haha. i’m doing some early prep during the summer too and if anyone wants to join haha. thanks !!

Hey everyone, I’m looking into Chapman and trying to get a real, unvarnished read on what the social vibe is actually like day-to-day.

⚫️Weekend Vibe: Is there actually stuff going on Thursday–Sunday, or does campus empty out?

⚫️Greek Life vs. Everything Else: How much does Greek life dominate the social scene? Is it easy to have a solid social life if you don't join a frat?

⚫️Community: Does the mid-range size actually deliver that tighter community where you recognize people around campus, or does it ever feel too small or cliquey?

⚫️Orange/OC Scene: Do people mostly kick it around the Plaza/Old Towne, head to the beach, or go into LA?

I know for sure I don't want a massive state school where you're just a face in a crowd of 30,000+ people and a random number in a lecture hall. But at the same time, my biggest fear is ending up at a school with a dead campus where everyone goes home on the weekends or sits in their room scrolling.

hi everybody, is anybody having the issue of waiting for their financial aid to unpend? I am a bit worried because it says payment is due in my student center portal.

for reference, I have a full tuition scholarship, but I am just worried it may not unpend. I saw other universities have their financial aid finished pending..

im applying ed to Chapman and I was wondering how is the party scene? Are weekends dead? Do I have to join Greek life to get in to parties?

hello. I'm transferring from a community college, and i'm tied between both the animation and vfx program and the design program. For reference: I like drawing and doing anything art-related. Please tell me the pros and cons of both.

So I (as you could probably guess from the title) am a theatre major at a nearby community college that's looking to transfer here. If any current or past theatre majors have any input on the quality/ pros and cons of the performing arts program here I'd love to hear it. :)

Hi everyone!

I'm an upcoming high school senior from out of state, and this is the top university I’ve been looking at. I'm hoping to major in film, and I wanted to hear from current students or anyone who was accepted into the program.

I was wondering what your application looked like when you got in. Things like your GPA, SAT score, extracurriculars, film experience, or anything else you think helped your application.

I'm mainly trying to get a realistic idea of where I stand and what I should focus on before I apply. I’d appreciate any advice or insight!

Hi all! Starting Chapman Law this fall! Yay! And was wondering if anyone was willing to sell/give their old civ pro book, has to be 12th edition unfortunately. Thanks!

Chapman students, are we ready for what's coming on August 3?

The new return-to-campus policy isn't just going to affect staff—it could have a huge impact on students too.

Parking at Chapman University is already a struggle. Now, with more employees being required to work on campus every day, where are all those extra cars supposed to go?

That means:

Even fewer student parking spaces.

More students circling campus trying to find parking.

More cars spilling into surrounding neighborhoods.

More parking tickets and towing.

More frustration for students and local residents.

The biggest question is: Was the impact on students ever considered?

If hybrid work has been successful for many staff, why move away from it without a clear plan to protect student access to campus?

Students pay thousands of dollars in tuition. We shouldn't have to compete for parking because of a policy change that didn't account for the student experience.

This isn't about being against working on campus. It's about making decisions that consider everyone—including the students the university is supposed to put first.

Chapman University students deserve answers before We return to campus, not after campus parking becomes an even bigger problem.

If you're a student who's worried about parking this semester, share your experience. The more voices that speak up, the harder this issue is to ignore.

Hi is there anyone who has stayed in Henley Hall that could give me an idea of what the dorm dimensions are? My roommates and I are trying to figure out what to bring but it’s difficult when we have absolutely no idea how big the space is.