»Graduate Application Information

1. Application for Admission via Apply Yourself
   You can access Chapman's graduate application online at www.chapman.edu/gradapply. For help with the application, download a comprehensive tutorial on using the Apply Yourself here.
   
   
2. Supplemental Application/Materials
   Applicants to the College of Educational Studies, Conservatory of Motion Pictures, MA in English, and MFA in Creative Writing are required to submit a supplemental application/and or materials. The supplemental application/materials will be required as part of the online application.
   
   
3. $60 Application Fee or Waiver
   You can pay your application fee by credit card or e-check when submitting your application online. Fee waiver information can be found on the online application or by calling the Office of Graduate Admission directly.
   
   
4. Official Transcripts
   (From all degree-granting colleges/universities attended)
   Official transcripts must be submitted from ALL degree-granting (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) colleges and universities attended. An official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope which you have received from your college or university is acceptable.
   
   No action can be taken on your application until ALL required official transcripts have been received.
   
   Foreign transcripts: Students submitting transcripts from foreign universities must submit official or unofficial transcripts in the native language as well as an English translation. An official or unofficial copy of the diploma in the native language as well as English translation will also be required to evaluate coursework. The English translation (verified true copies only) must be word for word, line by line. Include any additional documentation necessary to evaluate the transcript such as mark sheets, degree certificates, etc. If only one original transcript will be issued from the university, please send a notarized photocopy. Do not send the original as it will not be returned.
   
   Students who are granted admission will be required to submit official academic records.
   
   
5. Official Test Scores (if required by your program)
   Please submit a copy of official test results if required by the program to which you are applying. Scores should be sent directly to Chapman University from the testing service. Our institution code is 4047. A department code is not needed.
   
   A graduate admission test is required for the following programs: Ph.D. Education; MS Communication Sciences and Disorders; MA School Counseling; EdS School Psychology; MS Health and Strategic Communication; MS Food Science; MS Economic Systems Design; MS Hazards, Global and Environmental Change; MS Computational Sciences; and all MBA programs.
   
   For all other programs, a graduate admission test is required if the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of your bachelor’s degree is below a 3.00. If the cumulative GPA is between 2.5 and 2.99 you may be considered for admission by submitting a satisfactory test score. Please refer to the current Chapman University Graduate Course Catalog for program specific acceptable tests and minimum score requirements.
   
   
6. Recommendations
   All programs require two letters of recommendation. Some programs may require recommendations from specific sources. Please refer to the online application for specific department requirements.
   
   
7. Resumé
   All programs require a resumé. Your resume should include paid and unpaid experience relevant to the program to which you are applying.
   
   
8. Statement of Intent
   All programs require a Statement of Intent. Some programs may require specific information to be addressed in your statement. Please refer to the online application for specific department requirements.

Financial Certification
International students must submit the financial certification form and supporting documentation to show sufficient funding to support the student for one full year of study. The financial certification form is available at www.chapman.edu/PDF/GRIntlFinancialCertification.pdf. Appropriate documentation (U.S. Immigration I-20) will not be issued without appropriate financial certification. Financial certification information will be kept confidential by Chapman University and must be certified by a bank. Only limited financial aid is available and given directly by the program to which the student is applying.