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Virtual Athletics Information Sessions

We're offering information sessions for prospective student athletes and their families. You’ll get details on the student-athlete experience at Chapman and meet coaches and current students.

Student athletes at Chapman get to focus on both school and their sport, working with professors and coaches who will help you achieve your academic and athletic goals. That support will help you get a great education while also pushing yourself on the field, court, pool, track or wherever your athletic passions take place.

You can learn about Chapman’s athletic programs, facilities and coaches on our Athletics website.

 

First steps as a prospective student athlete

If you are interested in playing sports at Chapman, you should fill out the Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire. Completing the form will ensure your interest and information gets to the coaching staff.

Additionally, feel free to contact one of our coaches at any time during the admission process. They’re happy to give advice and help you decide if Chapman is the right school for you.

If you are visiting Chapman, be sure to let them know. If their schedule allows, they might be able to meet you while you’re on campus.

Division III AthleticsChapman's baseball team winning the championship

Chapman University is a Division III school. The NCAA does not allow Division III schools to offer any type of scholarships or financial aid based on athletic ability. However, Chapman is still able to provide you with the opportunity to compete at a high level and pursue great academic opportunities, including research and internships. We are proud of athletes’ success both on and off the field:

Athletic achievements

  • 3 NCAA Division III titles since 1994 (baseball in 2003 and 2019, and softball in 1995)
  • 19 Regional Titles
  • 14 Conference Titles since 2012 

Academic achievements (2022-23 Season)

  • 324 SCIAC All-Academic selections (above a 3.4 GPA)
  • 3.431 average GPA among 550+ student athletes
  • Every team has above a 3.1 GPA average

 


Varsity teams

Chapman is part of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), which means that you’ll compete with talented and dedicated athletes from schools across Southern California. Chapman has 21 competitive men’s and women's varsity-level teams.

Men's teams

Women's teams

Annika Carlson '25
Cross country, lacrosse and track and field
Through cross country, lacrosse and track and field, Annika found a community in her teammates and coaches at Chapman. Check out this interview with her to learn all about finding your athletics community, balancing sports with studying and achieving your best.

Club & intramural programs

In addition to varsity teams, Chapman offers club and intramural sports. Club teams focus on competition while intramurals give students the chance to play sports with friends.

Club sports

Club sports achievements

  • 8 Conference Tournament Titles since 2012
  • Men’s Ice Hockey - 2016 CCHL Champions
  • Men’s Lacrosse - 2016 MCLA National Champions

Intramural sports

View our intramural calendar for times and places to play basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee and volleyball with fellow Chapman students.


Athletic Facilities

Students and athletes have access to a world-class aquatics center, rock wall, tennis center, multiple fitness centers, a pristine track and other state-of-the-art athletic facilities. You can find hours of operation and learn more about each one below. 

Chapman also gives students the opportunity to take part in a variety of fitness classes and activities. You can learn about those options by visiting our Fitness & Wellness page.

Take a Tour

Our tour guide, and student athlete, Cristina shows off some of the athletic facilities:

Take a Look Around Some Athletic Facilities

Use our 360-degree tour to see more of Wilson Field.


Watch Athletics Information Session

Learn more about the student-athlete experience at this virtual information session with coaches and students:

Contact Us


Contact a Coach


Steven Olveda
Sports Information Director
(714) 744-7889
olveda@chapman.edu

Any admission-related questions should be sent to the Office of Admission at admit@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711.

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