»Undergraduate Application Information

The checklist below is for current high school seniors or high school graduates who have not yet completed college coursework since graduation.

Before we can review your application to Chapman University, your application must be complete. Here’s what it takes to become a Panther:

1. Submit your application—the Common Application, the Chapman University Supplemental Application and a $65 application fee — through The Common Application website.
   (We will receive your completed application only after you submit all three of these components.)
   Click here, for a comprehensive tutorial on using The Common Application.
2. Request a letter of recommendation. Ask someone who knows you well, a core-subject teacher, employer or clergy member, to write a letter of recommendation using the Teacher Evaluation form in the Common Application or send the letter on his or her letterhead to Chapman University Office of Admission (address below).
3. Ask your school counselor to complete the Secondary School Report form through the Common Application.
4. Request official high school transcripts to be sent to Chapman University Office of Admission. To be considered “official,” transcripts must remain in the envelope that’s been sealed by your high school records office or sent electronically by your high school through Docufide or Naviance.
5. Ensure all SAT or ACT with Writing scores are sent to Chapman University by the testing company. We require results from all your testing attempts; please do not exclude any scores. Please note: The last acceptable testing date for Early Action consideration is the early November offering; we highly recommend submitting scores from the October test date or prior to ensure your file completes on time.
   (Chapman’s SAT test code is 4047; our ACT code is 0210.)
6. Send official college transcripts (if applicable) in the envelope sealed by the college records office or have them sent electronically by your institution’s records office. We require official transcripts for all college course work you’ve attempted.
7. Complete additional requirements if you’re a talent major. If you are planning to major in Art, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music, or Theatre, you need to complete the extra requirements listed for your study area before we can review your application.

We realize that this is a lot of paperwork and you might end up with a question or two. Please don’t hesitate to email or call the Office of Admission at admit@chapman.edu, (714) 997-6711 or toll-free (888) 282-7759.

Mailing address:
Chapman University Office of Admission
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

The checklist below is for high school graduates who have completed any college coursework after graduation.

Here’s how you can become a Panther:

1. Consider making an advising appointment, before applying, with one of our admission counselors. Advising appointments are available for prospective transfer students who seek guidance on course selection and the transfer application process. These meetings are not required, but are made available so that we can assist students transferring from both 2- and 4-year colleges in creating an academic plan that meets Chapman’s recommendations and requirements. Advising appointments for prospective transfer students can be made by calling the Office of Admission at (714) 997-6711 or (888) CU-APPLY. Chapman also takes advising appointments at various local Southern California community colleges. For the latest dates on transfer appointments on your campus, click here. These appointments should be scheduled through your community college’s Transfer Center.
2. Submit your application—The Common Application, the Chapman University Supplemental Application and a $65 application fee — through The Common Application website.
   We will receive your completed application only after you submit all three of these components. Click here, for a comprehensive tutorial on using The Common Application.
3. Request a letter of recommendation. Ask someone who knows you well, a core-subject teacher, employer or clergy member, to write a letter of recommendation using the Teacher Evaluation form in the Common Application or by sending the letter on his or her letterhead to Chapman University Office of Admission (address below).
4. Extra/School Forms within the Common Application—None of the extra/school forms in the back of the Common Application are required unless later requested by the Office of Admission once a file is complete. The Secondary School Report, Officials Report, Mid Term Report and Teacher/Instructor Evaluation forms are NOT required.
5. Have official high school transcripts sent to Chapman University Office of Admission. To be considered “official,” transcripts must remain in the envelope that’s been sealed by your high school records office or sent electronically by your high school through Docufide or Naviance.
   (We waive this requirement if you have 60 or more college units completed at the time you submit your application to Chapman.)
6. Ensure all SAT or ACT with Writing scores are sent to Chapman University by the testing company. We require results from all your testing attempts; please do not exclude any scores. Chapman’s SAT test code is 4047; our ACT code is 0210. Please note: The last acceptable testing date for Early Action consideration is the early November offering; we highly recommend submitting scores from the October test date or prior to ensure your file completes on time.
   (We waive this requirement if you have 24 or more college units completed at the time you submit your application to Chapman.)
7. Send official college transcripts in the envelope sealed by the college records office or have them sent electronically by your institution’s records office. We require official transcripts for all college course work you’ve attempted.
8. Complete additional requirements if you’re a talent major. If you are planning to major in Art, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music, or Theatre, you need to complete the extra requirements listed for your study area before we can review your application.

We realize that this is a lot of paperwork and you might end up with a question or two. Please don’t hesitate to email or call the Office of Admission at admit@chapman.edu, (714) 997-6711 or toll-free (888) 282-7759.

Mailing address:
Chapman University Office of Admission
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

The checklist below is for students who have a foreign passport, are not permanent residents or dual citizens of the United States, and are current high school seniors or high school graduates who have not yet completed college coursework since graduation.

Here’s how you can become part of the Chapman’s thriving international community:

1. Submit your application—the Common Application, the Chapman University Supplemental Application and a $65 application fee — through The Common Application website.
   (Tip: We will receive your completed application only after you submit all three of these components.)
2. Request a letter of recommendation. Ask someone who knows you well, a core-subject teacher, employer or clergy member, to write a letter of recommendation using the Teacher Evaluation form in the Common Application or send the letter on his or her letterhead to Chapman University Office of Admission (address below).
3. Ask your school counselor to complete the Secondary School Report form through the Common Application.
4. Request official high school transcripts to be sent to Chapman University Office of Admission. To be considered “official,” transcripts must remain in the envelope that’s been sealed by your high school records office or sent electronically by your high school through Docufide or Naviance.
5. Ensure all SAT or ACT with Writing scores are sent to Chapman University by the testing company. We require results from all your testing attempts; please do not exclude any scores. Please note: The last acceptable testing date for Early Action consideration is the early November offering; we highly recommend submitting scores from the October test date or prior to ensure your file completes on time.
   (Chapman’s SAT test code is 4047; our ACT code is 0210.)
6. Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. If you are a native English speaker or have scores of 550 or higher on either the Critical Reasoning or Writing sections of the SAT or a sub score of 24 or higher on either Reading, English or Writing sections of the ACT, we will automatically waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement.
7. Send official college transcripts (if applicable) in the envelope sealed by the college records office or have them sent electronically by your institution’s records office. We require official transcripts for all college course work you’ve attempted.
8. Complete additional requirements if you’re a talent major.If you are planning to major in Art, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music, or Theatre, you need to complete the extra requirements listed for your study area before we can review your application.
9. Fill in the Financial Certification Form.

If you have any questions, please contact us at intladmit@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711.

Mailing address:
Chapman University Office of Admission
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866

The checklist below is for students who have a foreign passport, are not permanent residents or dual citizens of the United States, and are high school graduates who have completed any college coursework after graduation.

Here’s how you can become part of the Chapman’s thriving international community:

1. Submit your application—the Common Application, the Chapman University Supplemental Application and a $65 application fee — through The Common Application website.
   (We will receive your completed application only after you submit all three of these components.)
2. Request a letter of recommendation. Ask someone who knows you well, a core-subject teacher, employer or clergy member, to write a letter of recommendation using the Teacher Evaluation form in the Common Application or by sending the letter on his or her letterhead to Chapman University Office of Admission (address below).
3. Extra/School Forms within the Common Application—None of the extra/school forms in the back of the Common Application are required unless later requested by the Office of Admission once a file is complete. The Secondary School Report, Officials Report, Mid Term Report and Teacher/Instructor Evaluation forms are NOT required.
4. Have official high school transcripts sent to Chapman University Office of Admission. To be considered “official,” transcripts must remain in the envelope that’s been sealed by your high school records office or sent electronically by your high school through Docufide or Naviance.
   (We waive this requirement if you have 60 or more college units completed at the time you submit your application to Chapman.)
5. Ensure all SAT or ACT with Writing scores are sent to Chapman University by the testing company. We require results from all your testing attempts; please do not exclude any scores. Chapman’s SAT test code is 4047; our ACT code is 0210. Please note: The last acceptable testing date for Early Action consideration is the early November offering; we highly recommend submitting scores from the October test date or prior to ensure your file completes on time.
   (We waive this requirement if you have 24 or more college units completed at the time you submit your application to Chapman.)
6. Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. If you are a native English speaker or have scores of 550 or higher on either the Critical Reasoning or Writing sections of the SAT or a sub score of 24 or higher on either Reading, English or Writing sections of the ACT, we will automatically waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement.
7. Send official college transcripts in the envelope sealed by the college records office or have them sent electronically by your institution’s records office. We require official transcripts for all college course work you’ve attempted.
8. Complete additional requirements if you’re a talent major. If you are planning to major in Art, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music, or Theatre, you need to complete the extra requirements listed for your study area before we can review your application.
9. Fill in the Financial Certification Form.

If you have any questions, please contact us at intladmit@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711.

Mailing address:
Chapman University Office of Admission
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866