Undergraduate Admission

Chapman University

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First-Year Fall Deadlines

November 1: Early Action, Early Decision and Film & Television Production Application
January 15: Regular Decision Application
May 1: Enrollment Deposit & Housing Reservation Payment
May 15: On-campus Housing Application

The priority application deadline for transfers applying to the fall is February 15. The priority application deadline for transfers and first-years applying to the spring is October 15.

To start, choose which type of applicant you will be to view step-by-step application instructions:

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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Meet Your Admission Counselor

Your counselor can help you throughout the admission process, from finding the right college to putting together your application to preparing for your first semester.

Every prospective student has their own assigned counselor. You can find yours on our Meet Your Counselor page.

Meet Your Counselor

Finance Your Education

Last year, Chapman invested over $160 million in our students, with more than 80% of undergraduates receiving some form of aid. The average award is around $29,000 per student.

That is why we believe cost should not discourage you from applying to Chapman. You can learn more on our Financing Your Education page.

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Build Your Personal Chapman Website

Answer a few short questions and we'll create a custom digital viewbook for you. You'll be able to learn more about the college experiences and academic opportunitiesthat matter to you — all in one place.