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The University

During its 146-year history, Chapman has evolved from a small, traditional liberal arts college that was founded in 1861 by members of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) into a midsized comprehensive liberal arts and sciences university that is distinguished for its nationally recognized programs in film and television production, business and economics, theater, dance, music, education, and the natural and applied sciences. The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical, and productive lives as global citizens.

Chapmans parklike ivy-covered, tree-lined campus features a blending of fully refurbished historic structures with the newest in state-of-the-art Internet and satellite-connected learning environments. Five residence halls and six on-campus apartment buildings are conveniently located on the edge of the campus. Prominent in the center of the campus is Liberty Plaza, featuring a raised replica of a Lincoln chair that views a 5-ton section of the Berlin Wall.

Chapman Universitys academic structure includes the Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences, the CILECT-accredited Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the AACSB Internationalaccredited Argyros School of Business and Economics, the CTC-approved School of Education, the ABA-accredited School of Law, and the College of Performing Arts, which includes the NASM-accredited School of Music. Other nationally accredited programs include the IFT-accredited program in food sciences and the APTA-accredited program in physical therapy. Chapman has been further recognized by the Templeton Foundation as one of only 100 colleges nationally to be designated as a Templeton Foundation Character-Building College for its emphasis on global citizenry and for student involvement in community action and stewardship activities.

In addition to approximately 6,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students enrolled on the campus in Orange, Chapman also enrolls another 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students annually through its Chapman University College and associated network of thirty University College corporate campus centers, serving primarily working adults with evening and weekend program formats, located in California and Washington.

The University environment is electric, involving, and outdoor-oriented. Along with the obvious benefits associated with the southern California climate, Chapman students enjoy a dynamic and involving student activities program. Although predominantly from California, Chapman students come from more than forty states; in addition, approximately 10 percent of its students come from thirty-four other countries. Over the past five years, Chapman students have been named Truman Scholars, Coro Fellows, USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, NCAA All-Americans, and NCAA Academic All-Americans. Chapmans long and distinguished heritage in intercollegiate athletics includes five NCAA national championships in baseball, tennis, and softball. Chapman competes as an independent in the NCAA Division III level and fields teams in baseball, basketball (m/w), crew (m/w), cross-country (m/w), football, golf, lacrosse, soccer (m/w), softball, swimming (w), tennis (m/w), track and field (m/w), volleyball (w), and water polo (m/w). Approximately 20 percent of Chapmans student body participates in intercollegiate athletics. In 2006, 4 student-athletes were named as NCAA All-Americans and 8 as NCAA Academic All-Americans.

More than seventy clubs and organizations are available, many with commitments to a wide range of community service efforts. Chapmans Greek system includes six nationally chartered fraternities for men and five nationally chartered sororities for women. A comprehensive intramural sports program involves myriad sports activities for all campus community members throughout the school year. On-campus intercollegiate athletic events as well as music, art, and theater productions provide students with extensive extracurricular activity options. Chapmans proximity to area recreational and cultural opportunities allows Chapman students to enjoy the essence of what makes Orange Countys south coast area an enviable environment in which to live and learn.

Prominent Chapman alumni include the Honorable Loretta Sanchez '88, member of Congress; the Honorable David Bonior '72, member of Congress; CNBC World anchorwoman, Bettina Chua 88; television and film producers John Copeland '73, Jon Garcia '93, and John David Currey '98; cinematographer Gene Jackson '70; television sports analyst Steve Lavin '88; major league baseball executive Gordon Blakely '76; major league baseball Cy Young Award winner Randy Jones '72 ; Tony Award nominee and star of Broadways Showboat, Michel Bell '68; resident tenor at the Staatsoper-Vienna John Nuzzo '91; and former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and philanthropist George L. Argyros '65 .

Location

Orange County, California, has been rated by Places Rated Almanac as the #1 place to live in North America, citing superior climate, cultural, recreational, educational, and career-entree opportunities. LosAngeles is 35 miles to the north, and San Diego is 80 miles to the south. Nearby entertainment venues include Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, major-league baseball, and hockey. Pristine West Coast beaches are less than 10 miles from the campus, and seasonal snow skiing is 90 minutes away. The average year-round temperature on campus is 71F, and the prevailing sea breeze coming off nearby southwest-facing beaches keeps the air clean and smog free.

Majors and Degrees

Chapman awards the Bachelor of Arts degree in the fields of art, biology, chemistry, communications, dance, economics, English and comparative literature, film and television, French, history, liberal studies (teaching), music, peace studies, philosophy, physical education, political science, psychology, religion, social science, sociology, Spanish, and theater. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in creative writing, dance performance, film production, graphic design, studio art, television and broadcast journalism, and theater performance. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered in accounting, applied mathematics, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer information systems, computer science, and natural science. The Bachelor of Music degree is granted in composition, conducting, music education (vocal and instrumental), music performance (vocal and instrumental), and music therapy. Preprofessional or prevocational programs are offered in dentistry, law, medicine, physical therapy, social service, teaching, theology, and veterinary medicine.

Academic Programs

Possibly unique to Chapman is the Universitys relationship with the professional mentoring program, Inside Track. In addition to traditionally assigned academic advisers from various disciplines and tutoring services provided by the Center for Academic Success, each freshman is also assigned a life coach with whom they meet once weekly to develop critical skills, set goals, and address the many challenges that might interfere with their success. Coaching sessions are focused on personal development, assistance with planning and organization, and, most important, motivation and encouragement. Working in partnership with University administrators and faculty, Inside Track provides an invaluable safety net for students, helping to improve academic preparedness and performance.

The requirements for graduation are commensurate with the liberal arts philosophy of education maintained by Chapman. The program of studies is designed to ensure a breadth of subject matter selection in the liberal arts as well as depth of preparation in the students major field. The minimum graduation requirements include successful completion (C average) of 124 semester credits, of which 36 must be earned in the upper division. Competence in reading, written communication, oral communication, computation, and library usage is required of all students. Chapmans general education sequence provides a broad introduction to the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students select general education classes with the guidance of their faculty adviser. A maximum of 32 semester credits may be gained through Advanced Placement (AP), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and departmental examinations.

Chapmans academic year operates on a 4-1-4 modified semester system. January is reserved for an optional Interterm. The University College corporate campus locations offer five 10-week terms annually.

Ample opportunities are available for alternative learning experiences. Internships and cooperative education programs are recommended. Students may also undertake in-depth individual study or research in their major field in conjunction with a faculty member.

Academic Facilities

Major facilities additions to the Chapman campus over the past few years include the completion of the 100,000-square-foot Leatherby Libraries complex, housing eight discipline-specific individual libraries, a sculpture garden, a cyber courtyard, and a 24-hour study commons and coffee bar; the Oliphant Hall addition to the School of Music, which includes 24,000 square feet featuring fourteen teaching studios, a sixty-seat lecture hall, music therapy laboratory, and orchestra hall; and the new Interfaith Center, which features the 12,500-square-foot Wallace All-Faiths Chapel. The 90,000-square-foot Argyros Forum includes the primary campus dining area and conference and classroom facilities. The 1,000-seat Memorial Auditorium is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Athletic facilities include the 4,000-seat Hutton Sports Center arena, four championship tennis courts, and training and fitness facilities for the campus and surrounding community. Currently under construction are a new 5,000-seat outdoor stadium and a 1,000-seat swim stadium/Olympic pool complex. Arnold Beckman Hall is the center for business and information technology, including the Argyros School of Business and Economics, the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, the Ralph Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, the Walter Schmid Center for International Business, and the Hobbs Institute for Real Estate, Law, and Environmental Studies. The College of Performing Arts facilities include the 250-seat repertory-style Waltmar Theatre and the Guggenheim Art Gallery. The Hashinger Science Center features laboratories for nuclear science, radiation, crystallography, genetics, food science, and physical therapy.

Costs

For the 200708 academic year, full-time tuition and fees (including accident and sickness fee, health center fee, and associated student membership fee) are $32,622. Annual room and board costs average $10,616. The estimated cost for books is $700 per year.

Financial Aid

More than 85 percent of Chapman students benefit from some form of financial aid or scholarship assistance. Need-based financial awards include a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study jobs on campus. Awards are renewable, assuming that students complete the annual application process on time. By using a combination of Chapmans internal resources and federal and state funding, an individual financial aid package can be tailored to meet the students financial need. Merit and talent scholarship awards, regardless of financial need, round out the types of financial assistance that Chapman offers. Chapman offers an Early Aid Estimator service that gives students an up-front picture of what their prospective aid/scholarship eligibility is, rather than waiting for the postadmission, official aid-awarding period. Students asking for information about Chapman automatically receive the Early Aid Estimator form, along with instructions for completion and submission for analysis.

Faculty

The Universitys faculty is composed of 256 full-time and 288 part-time members, more than 80 percent of whom hold doctoral or other terminal degrees. Their primary commitment is to undergraduate teaching, although most are also actively involved in scholarly research and publication. Many faculty members teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Teaching assistants or graduate assistants are not used for the instruction of undergraduate classes. Chapmans favorable student-faculty ratio of 16:1 allows extensive interaction between the faculty members and students.

Student Government

Chapman has an associated student government that actively participates in the administration of the University.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Chapman is selective. In 2007, admission was granted to 47 percent of the applicant pool. The University is interested in admitting students whose prior records indicate that they will be successful in a competitive collegiate environment. Freshman applicants are considered for admission based primarily on the nature and sequence of their high school course work, the grade point average achieved, and their results on either the SAT or ACT examination. Transfer candidates are considered for admission on the basis of their course work and cumulative grade point average earned at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions.

Application and Informat`ion

When applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit and tour the campus and participate in an information session led by an admission officer. Arrangements for a group information session and campus tour can be made through the Office of Admission. Freshman applicants can choose either a nonbinding November15 early action application deadline or the January15 regular application deadline. Transfer applicants must apply before the March15 transfer deadline. Freshman candidates who apply after January15 and transfer candidates who apply after March15 are considered on a space-available basis.

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