Our priority deadlines for admission are February 15 for fall admission and October 15 for spring admission. Applications are considered on a space-available basis after the deadlines.

Note: The Academic majors of BA dance, BFA film & television production, BFA screen acting and BFA theatre performance are not open to apply into for the spring. These are fall programs only.

Yes, Chapman provides various financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, work study and federal student aid.

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Merit/academic scholarships are reserved for our most qualified transfer students. We consider GPA, progress within general education, quality of college curriculum and past/current grade patterns. Awarding of merit scholarships is at the discretion of the admission committee. If applying by the deadline, students are automatically considered for these awards. If earned, merit scholarship information will be included with your offer of admission.
• Departmental Scholarships: Departmental/talent scholarships are also available to deserving transfer students. When students apply to any major within the departments of Art, Dance, the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music or Theatre, they are automatically considered for scholarships.
• Need-Based Awards: Need-based awards are determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and family’s financial situation. To be considered, you must submit your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. Chapman’s FAFSA school code is 001164. These awards include:
  • Awards from the government, such as federal grants, state grants and federal work study
  • Chapman Grants and Housing Grants
• Veterans and Dependents Funding: Chapman University is pleased to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). To learn more about resources for veterans and dependents, ROTC, reserves and military-connected members, email va@chapman.edu.

• Additional merit aid for select honor societies: Chapman recognizes the importance of honor societies within our transfer population, as they can enrich the community college experience prior to transferring onto a 4-year college. That’s why transfer applicants who are eligible for merit scholarships at Chapman and are members of either of the following organizations are also eligible for additional scholarships of up to $5,000 per year:

  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Honors Transfer Council of California

  These scholarships can be combined with the Chapman merit scholarship and will be indicated in your offer of admission.

Fill out the form to connect with our team and learn which options are available to you.

1. Transfer Common Application and Chapman University Questions
2. At least one letter of recommendation
3. Non-refundable application fee of $70
4. Official college transcripts from all two- and four-year colleges attended or currently attending
5. Official final high school transcripts or GED (if you have completed less than 60 semesters or 90 quarter units at the time of application)
6. Creative Supplement (for any major within the College of Performing Arts, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the Department of Art — excluding Art History)
7. Additional requirements for international students, including English proficiency and the International Supplement Form, are available at chapman.edu/apply-int

Chapman University is located in the City of Orange, California, near historic Old Towne Orange. Our beautiful campus is centrally located in Orange County, a short distance from the 5, 55, 22, and 91 freeways. We are a short drive away from world-class attractions like Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and the iconic beaches of Huntington, Newport, and Laguna. Historic Old Towne Orange is just two blocks from campus, boasting a variety of gourmet and casual eateries, popular bars, well-traveled antique shops, and specialty stores that students frequent often.

You are considered a first-year applicant if any of the following apply:

• You are still in high school/home school and have not yet received your high school diploma or the equivalent.
• You have not yet received your high school diploma or the equivalent and are enrolled in an early-college program or dual-enrollment program.

You are considered a transfer applicant if the following applies:

• You have started your college enrollment (Must be after you HS graduation date or equivalent) at a regionally accredited college or university. Regardless if your college units are  in progress or you have some that are completed, you would apply as a transfer student.

You can use Transferology to see if your courses will transfer. After creating an account, this free tool allows you to enter courses you have taken (or plan to take) and see which will transfer into a degree program at Chapman.

We also encourage all prospective transfer students to schedule an advising appointment (in-person or over the phone) so we can assist you with course articulation questions and establishing a timeline of when to apply. You can make an appointment by contacting us at transfers@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711.

At a minimum, transfer students should complete a transferable college-level English and math course prior to their first semester at Chapman.

Additionally, there are specific courses depending on the academic major a student is applying to. Visit champan.edu/prereqs for more information.

Yes, we accept any of these and there is no preference between them. We will honor the completion of the full certification through IGETC and/or CSU or the ADT degree all the way up until you start classes at Chapman so students can be in progress with it when they apply.

We are unable to guarantee on-campus housing for all students, but our Residence Life and First Year Experience office reserves a portion of housing for incoming transfer students. Contact us for more information.

85% of Chapman students receive some form of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, or work study. The Cost of Attendance is not a student’s actual charges. The Cost of Attendance is strictly used by the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid to determine financial aid eligibility. These figures may not be directly reflected on a student’s bill. 

• Tuition: $67,490
• Books/Supplies: $1,600
• Fees: $404
• Total costs: $69,494

Transfer students are considered for merit aid/scholarships by submitting their application for admission. We also encourage you to fill out the FAFSA so we can consider you for need-based financial aid.