»Housing for Graduate and Law Students

Chapman University is financially responsible for trash pick-up service, city water service, and general lawn care. Graduate and University House residents are financially responsible for all other utility services (phone, cable, Internet, gas, electric, etc.).

CR&R Waste and Recycling Services is responsible for picking up your trash and recycle bins.

The University’s contracted lawn care and landscaping service, Valley Crest, will mow the front and backyards of university houses. It is the responsibility of the house resident to provide unobstructed access to the lawn, pick-up pet waste, and have personal items cleared so the service may care for the lawn. Valley Crest will not mow yards with pets in the yard and will not mow if the area is not cleared. It is the responsibility of the house resident to water their lawns, plants, and shrubbery.

If you would like to request that a facilities or maintenance issue be addressed, you need to complete a Facilities Work Request. Please include as much detail as possible in your request so that the Facilities staff member will know exactly what the problem is in your room/apartment/house. The time of completion depends on the severity of the issues they are currently responding to.

For emergency situations (such as plumbing issues, electrical hazards, broken windows or doors) that could cause safety/health risks or property damage, call Public Safety immediately. Provide the dispatcher with all the pertinent information, including your housing assignment and the exact nature of the problem, and they will contact the necessary Facilities staff member to respond to your emergency.

There are numerous service providers for telephone, cable and Internet service. The below companies have been used by our residents frequently, but are by no means an endorsement of their service. It is advisable that residents search for a service that best suits their needs and feels comfortable to them.

• Electricity: Southern California Edison
• Natural Gas: The Gas Company
• Telephone and Internet: AT&T
• Television Cable: Time Warner Cable

Graduate students are also members of the greater Orange and Southern California communities. Chapman University is located within the Old Towne Historical District of the City of Orange. This unique downtown area is known for its historical landmarks and vibrant culture. Visit Living in Orange for information on actively participating in the surrounding community.