Chapman is a transfer-friendly institution, and welcomes those from two- or four-year colleges. For most of our majors transfers have the option to consider a fall or spring semester entry point.
Please use the information below to learn more about transferring to Chapman. If you are ready to apply, you’ll find detailed instructions on our how to apply page for transfer students.
Unlike public colleges and universities, Chapman does not have a single set of requirements that guarantees admission to all majors.
To check if college-level coursework completed at other institutions is eligible for transfer credit at Chapman, view our Transfer Credit and Articulation Guidelines .
You can use Transferology to see how 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.
Toggle SectionWe recommend meeting with an advisor at your community college transfer center. With your advisor’s guidance, select courses that meet requirements for either the CSU (California State University) full certification in general education or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) full certification or an ADT degree.
Completion of a full certification is not an admission requirement for Chapman. However, you can waive the majority of Chapman’s General Education curriculum if you complete either the CSU or IGETC or an ADT. Chapman honors the completion of these transfer plans all the way up until the time you start classes at Chapman, so you can be in progress with one of these transfer plans when you apply.
You should concentrate on Chapman’s General Education requirements, particularly the Shared Inquiry and Foreign Language areas that are outlined in our Transfer Brochure .
A Transfer Team member can also help you develop an academic plan at your current school that will aid your transfer process to Chapman. To schedule an advising appointment, contact us at transfers@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711 .
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:
These scholarships can be combined with the Chapman merit scholarship and will be indicated in your offer of admission.
For students thinking about transferring: we're holding regular virtual information sessions! A Transfer Team member will introduce you to Chapman, explain the transfer admission process and answer your questions.
Click on a link to learn more and register.
There are some majors at Chapman with required and recommended courses for transfer students. You can view majors with transfer prerequisites and recommended courses here.
If you are applying to a program in a school/college not listed on that page, your major does not have any prerequisites.
As a transfer student, Argelia was nervous about finding her footing at Chapman. But with help from her professors and the career office, she didn't just acclimate ― she thrived.
Vafa transferred to Chapman from a local community college. In this blog post, he provides advice for those thinking of transferring.
Veterans informationChapman participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® . You can learn more about financial resources and admission processes for veterans and their family members on our Veterans Resource Center website.
Let's chat about transferring to Chapman! On this episode of Chapman Chats, Chapman's official podcast, Yazmin Mendez discusses the application process for students interested in transferring to Chapman.
We are happy to help you at any and every point in the admission process. There are several ways for us to connect:
If you can't wait to learn more, you can also watch a recording of a Transfer Information Session:
Call: (714) 997-6711
Text: (714) 627-4402
Send your documents:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Download our Transfer Applicant Guide (PDF) for an in-depth look at transferring to Chapman and a worksheet to help you navigate the application process.
Virtually explore Chapman in this student-led tour through our Orange Campus. You'll be able to visit classrooms, hang-out spots, our residence life area and much more!
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