Our committee would like to hear about a personal experience or lesson that has helped you better understand who you are now and/or appreciate a perspective different from your own. How would you utilize this understanding to contribute to the values and welcoming fabric of our campus community?Part of the Chapman experience is to help students expand their perspectives. How will you grow personally and/or learn more about others throughout your time at Chapman?

Out of the thousands of universities and colleges, what excites you about attending Chapman University specifically?

Please answer the following questions in one word, phrase, or sentence. There are no right or wrong answers here. We hope you enjoy working on this section as much as we’ll enjoy reading it. (200 characters max for each except the one noted below)What is your dream job?What song should we be listening to while reading your application?Name one dish you would cook for our admission team.What is the top thing on your bucket list?If Chapman’s admission team came to visit your hometown, what site would you take them to?What makes you happy?What can you give a 30-minute presentation on without any preparation?What are the best words of advice you have received?What is a family tradition that you want to continue?Submitted by a prospective student for the class of 2025: Where do you feel most at home? (100 characters max)

Please tell us about your interest in this major (200 words or fewer).

Please tell us about your interest in the major you selected (200 words or fewer).For students applying as Undeclared: Chapman University encourages academic exploration through our dynamic liberal arts curriculum and exploratory pathways. It’s okay to be unsure of what you might want to major in. Please tell us about the academic areas that interest you currently (200 words or fewer).