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Incoming Undergraduates & Families

Summer Welcome Receptions

» Summer Welcome Receptions

The Office of Parent and Family Engagement is thrilled to offer the following in-person and virtual Summer Welcome Receptions for incoming students and their families to connect before orientation and the start of the academic year.

See the tables below for information regarding events near you, or virtual events you can attend from anywhere. When you're ready to register, choose the resgistration link for your event and fill out the form. It should only take about one minute.

All times are listed in the host city's local time unless otherwise specified.

Full addresses will be provided upon registration.

Before submitting your form, please note:

  • Registration is required to attend; space is limited
  • Forms will close when event space capacity is reached or 72 hours prior to the start of the event, whichever occurs first.
  • We ask that you register only to attend one reception and do not complete the registration form more than once. (Please do not submit form multiple times.)
  • If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend the reception you registered for, please contact our office.

 

Virtual Summer Welcome Receptions (via Zoom)

Event (choose an event to register)

Date and time

Virtual Welcome Reception

Hosted by Chapman Office of Parent and Family Engagement

Sunday, August 4, 2024

12–2 p.m. Pacific Time (convert to your timzeone)

California Welcome Receptions

Event (choose an event to register)

Date and time

Bay Area: Campbell

Hosted by Chapman Office of Parent and Family Engagement

Saturday, July 20, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Bay Area: Hillsborough

Hosted by the Ting Family

Sunday, July 21, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Bay Area: Livermore

Hosted by Sheri Detlefsen

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

7–9 p.m. Pacific Time

Los Angeles County: Los Angeles

Hosted by the Frandzel and Rosson Family

Saturday, August 10, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Los Angeles County: Santa Monica

Hosted by Susie and Brad Krevoy

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

7–9 p.m. Pacific Time

NorCal: Sacramento

Hosted by the Jeffers Family

Saturday, July 13, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Anaheim

Hosted by the Deacon Family

Saturday, June 29, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Anaheim

Hosted by the Deacon Family

Friday, August 2, 2024

7–9 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Costa Mesa

Hosted by Leika '05 and C.J. '05 (MBA '08, Ph.D. '19) Bishop

Sunday, July 21, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Orange County: Seal Beach

Hosted by the Stillwell Family

Saturday, July 13, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

San Diego County: Del Mar

Hosted by the Blazer Family

Saturday, July 27, 2024

3–5 p.m. Pacific Time

San Diego County: San Diego

Hosted by the Floyd Family

Sunday, June 30, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

Out-of-State Summer Welcome Receptions (in person)

Event (choose an event to register)

Date and time

Arizona: Phoenix

Hosted by the Marcis-Ros Family

Saturday, June 29, 2024

3–5 p.m. Pacific Time

Colorado: Denver

Hosted by the Siepman Family

Saturday, June 22, 2024

2–4 p.m. Mountain Time

Colorado: Lafayette

Hosted by the Peterson and Galligan Family

Saturday, June 29, 2024

2–4 p.m. Mountain Time

Massachusetts: Bedford

Hosted by the Buckley Family

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

7–9 p.m. Eastern Time

Nevada: Las Vegas

Hosted by Anamarie Ellis '16

Saturday, July 13, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time

New Jersey: Sea Girt

Hosted by the Murphy Family

Sunday, June 23, 2024

1–3 p.m. Eastern Time

Oregon: Portland

Hosted by the Plawner Family

Sunday, July 28, 2024

10:30 a.m–12:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Texas: Garland

Hosted by the Wakefield Family

Thursday, July 18, 2024

7–9 p.m. Central Time

Washington: Medina

Hosted by The Limp Family

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

6–8 p.m. Pacific Time

Washington: Woodinville

Hosted by the Crystal Family

Saturday, July 13, 2024

2–4 p.m. Pacific Time


receptions-image.jpgInterested in hosting a reception?

Most receptions are hosted by families of current students or alumni. Their generosity helps us provide a great start to the Chapman experience for many students and families.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in hosting a reception in your area.

Email our office at pantherfamily@chapman.edu and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Contact Parent and Family Engagement


Email: pantherfamily@chapman.edu

Phone: (714) 997-6558

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Empezando en español

Getting Started en Español


Visit the Getting Started en Español page for information on how to help your child stay on track as they prepare for their first semester at Chapman, all in Spanish.

Visita la página de Empezando en español para obtener información sobre cómo ayudar a tu hijo a mantenerse en el camino mientras se prepara para su primer semestre en Chapman.