Chapman University

Chapman University requires at least 120 semester credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Chapman University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Chapman University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Chapman University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 80% of students who start college at Chapman University graduate within six years.

Chapman University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Chapman University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Chapman University?

Chapman University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Chapman University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Chapman University

When choosing a major, Chapman University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Chapman University.

Student Designed Majors

Chapman University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Chapman University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Chapman University

Chapman University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chapman University

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Does Chapman University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Chapman University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Chapman University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Chapman University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Chapman University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Chapman University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Chapman University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Chapman University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Chapman University.

Does Chapman University Require Internships?

❌ Chapman University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Chapman University

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Chapman University Library

The main library on campus is the Leatherby Libraries and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Chapman University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Chapman University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of California and Irvine

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Accounting, Computational and Data Science, Curriculum and Instruction, English, Film Studies, Health and Strategic Communication, International Studies, Leadership Development, War and Society

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Chapman University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Chapman University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Chapman University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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