Spanish-language resources
If you have any family members who want to learn more about Chapman but are more comfortable with Spanish, they can use the resources below:
- Spanish-language website: If you or one of your family members possess a better understanding of the Spanish language, you can find the resources necessary to understand Chapman and the application process in Spanish on our Spanish-Language website.
- Self-guided Virtual Tour: Explore Chapman through an interactive virtual tour from wherever you are - available in Spanish.
- Spanish-speaking admission counselors: Several of our staff members speak Spanish! Feel free to email us at admit@chapman.edu with any questions in Spanish, and our Spanish-speaking counselors will assist you.
Visiting Chapman
Self-guided tour: If you are in the area of Chapman’s campus, schedule a self-guided tour that follows the same route as our guided campus tours and includes several aspects of student life and academic areas. Available in the Spanish language.
If you are visiting campus and want to speak to a Spanish-speaking admission counselor, reach out to visit@chapman.edu.
Coming to Chapman from outside the area?
Around 40% of those living in Southern California are Hispanic/Latinx. The Hispanic/Latinx community around Chapman provides countless cultural events and experiences for our students, including:
Surrounding Community
- Sporting events
- Angels Stadium (2.5 miles from campus) often hosts Hispanic/Latin celebrations during baseball games or community events in the parking lot surrounding the stadium.
- Dodgers Stadium (33 miles from campus) hosts Hispanic/Latin events as well, including Mexican Heritage Night and several Latin nights throughout the year.
- Los Angeles Football Club [Soccer] (33 miles from campus) organizes Hispanic/Latin celebrations including Latin American Heritage Night, Hispanic/Latin musical performances, and more.
- Anaheim (4 miles from campus)
- Disneyland frequently hosts events or celebrations, including events for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and Plaza de la Familia. Refer to this calendar for a regularly updated list of events happening in the park.
- The Honda Center and the House of Blues often host Latin American musical groups and festivities. You can find the regularly updated list of these events on this calendar.
- Fiestas Patrias Carnival (September): a four day event filled with food, live music, games, and rides, all celebrating Hispanic/Latin heritage
- Santa Ana (4 miles from campus)
- Chicano Heritage Festival (August): a free, cultural celebration with food, arts, cultural exhibits, and more.
- Fiestas Patrias Carnival (September): Celebrates the independence of various Latin American countries through a street fair with vendors, live music, carnival rides, cultural artistic exhibits, and more.
- Fullerton (10 miles from campus)
- Local restaurants close to campus
Academic opportunities
At Chapman, we support academic endeavors both at home and abroad.
Related minors
- Latin and Latin American Studies minor: Integrates theories of decolonization and liberation with the exploration of historic geopolitical, economic, and sociocultural conditions of Latin American development and how they have shaped contemporary U.S. Latinx identities.
- Spanish minor: Helps foster individuals to become culturally and linguistically proficient in the Spanish language, allowing you to contribute more to a diverse and multilingual society.
You will be able to add minors once you begin taking classes at Chapman. You can learn more about majors and minors here.
Study abroad opportunities
We strive to make studying abroad affordable while keeping you on track to graduate on time. You can even explore your heritage through our programs offered in:
- Argentina
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
- Spain
Visit our Study Abroad page for more details!
Opportunities to explore Hispanic/Latinx heritage abroad
If you are interested in learning more about your heritage and fully immersing yourself in the Hispanic/Latin culture, The Center for Global Education offers programs in Mexico, Chile, Spain, Argentina, and Costa Rica.
You can find more information about studying abroad as a Hispanic/Latinx student on our Students of Color Abroad page.
Language Requirements
At Chapman, you are required to take language classes to earn your degree.
However, if you already know a language besides English proficiently, you can test out of some or all of your language classes with a language exam. You can learn more about this process on our Language exams page.