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Chapman University
Undergraduate Admission
Chapman University
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:
If you've been admitted, congratulations! Visit our Admitted Student website for exclusive events for admitted students & families, ways to connect with current & other admitted students, next steps and more!
Visit the Chapman campus in person or virtually to learn more about the university and connect with current students, faculty and staff.
Schedule a VisitVirtually explore Chapman in this tour through our Orange Campus. You'll be able to visit classrooms, hang-out spots, our residence life area and much more!
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!
Tailor your academic experience with internships, study abroad, research and more.
Learn more about how to find a community, broaden your interests and have fun.
Discover resources to help you throughout the college search and application process.
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.
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.
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.
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