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  1. Campus Tour

    Learn about the key locations, historical milestones and campus services that make Chapman University like no other.

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    1. Bert Williams Mall (aka The Quad)

      Commonly referred to as The Quad, this area is a central gathering place for students. The Quad is bordered by Memorial, Smith and Reeves Hall—core classroom buildings that are each used by multiple departments. 

      Students hang out on the steps of Memorial Hall and in the grass of The Quad to get some sun and catch up with friends between classes. The Chapman sign and garden that greets visitors into The Quad is one of the most IG-friendly spots on campus as it provides a great window into life at Chapman.

      Explore student life at Chapman

    2. Music Facilities (College of Performing Arts)

      The world-class facilities of the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music give our aspiring musicians valuable opportunities to hone their talents in front of live audiences and perform and collaborate with faculty and other students. 

      Music students at Chapman have access to Oliphant and Bertea Halls, both of which house classrooms, rehearsal spaces and recital halls with great acoustics. Those recital halls host performances by students as well as workshops and performances by renowned guest artists.

      The Hall-Musco Conservatory also gives students access to world-class musical equipment, such as 62 new Kawai acoustic pianos that are spread out across classrooms, studios and practice rooms.

    3. Theatre Facilities (College of Performing Arts)

      Register for a Department of Theatre Tour

      The Department of Theatre gives students the opportunity to hone their craft in front of live audiences at the Waltmar and Studio theaters. In addition to live performances, both theaters are used as classroom spaces to give students more opportunities to learn how to take ownership of the stage. 

      Our Entertainment Technology Center provides our theatre technology and production students with the space and resources to build props and sets and make costumes for professional-grade dance, theatre and music productions.

      View undergraduate theatre programs

    4. Guggenheim Gallery (Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)

      The Guggenheim Gallery hosts group and solo exhibitions by students of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

      Many artists dream of hosting their own exhibition. Guggenheim makes that a reality for students from the Department of Art.

      In addition to showcasing student work, the gallery hosts a variety of collaborations with Southern California museums, galleries and universities.

    5. Argyros Forum

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      This major campus building houses our Student Union, Visitor Center, Office of Admission and Cross-Cultural Center. It’s one of the main hubs for student activity at Chapman, also hosting the Campus Bookstore and multiple places to get food (and caffeine). 

      Students think of the Student Union as the living room of campus, using it as a place to meet with study groups, hang out with friends, catch a game and take the occasional nap between classes. The Union also has a laptop rental station where you can rent a Mac or PC for free for up to four hours. 

      Our Cross-Cultural Center actively promotes diversity and inclusion initiatives, providing a safe space where students can meet. The center also offers programs that support students in understanding their own and others’ identities and experiences.

    6. Leatherby Libraries

      The Leatherby Libraries features nine individual libraries, ranging from sciences to humanities. The building has plenty of study areas, not to mention a cafe for those late night study sessions. 

      Leatherby offers a full range of services and resources to students and faculty, including multimedia preview rooms and over 300,000 books and bound volumes. On the lower level of the library you can find Special Collections and Archives, which includes our Huell Howser Archives and Disney Collection.

      The library’s top floor is home to the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education and the Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library. These resources have helped to establish Chapman as a leader in Holocaust education.

    7. Attallah Piazza

      Typically buzzing with activity, Attallah Piazza is a central gathering area for campus events, performances and daily interaction (it helps that Starbucks is just a few steps away). 

      In the center of the Piazza you’ll find the Marion Halfacre Fountain, which showcases Chapman’s Four Pillars of Education: intellectual, physical, social and spiritual. Those pillars symbolize Chapman University’s educational values, so it only makes sense that this fountain would be at the center of our campus.

      Student clubs and Greek Life chapters set up tables in the Piazza during events like Winterfest and Spring Sizzle. Whether a big campus event is happening or it’s just a regular day, it’s not hard to see why people describe Atallah Piazza as the heart of our campus.

    8. Beckman Hall (Argyros School of Business and Economics)

      Beckman Hall is home to Argyros School of Business and Economics, where students have the chance to work closely with faculty and guests, such as investment bankers, former CEOs and corporate board members, to gain real-world experience and make valuable connections. 

      Beckman is proud to house the Janes Financial Center, which gives students the chance to work on one of 12 different Bloomberg Terminals and complete their Bloomberg certification. That’s more terminals than any school on the west coast, ensuring that our students gain skills that will help them excel in their professional lives.

    9. Fish Interfaith Center

      The Fish Interfaith Center is home to Chapman University’s religious and spiritual community, offering support and inspiration to every student and member of the Chapman family.

      Originally linked with the Disciples of Christ, Chapman has since become a church-related school. That means there are no requirements for our faculty or students to sign religious oaths or attend religious ceremonies. We do however offer many different spiritual services and courses if students are interested.

      Many of our religious clubs meet in the Fish Center. Students are also encouraged to find their own use for what the center has to offer, such as its prayer and meditation rooms. 

    10. Hutton Sports Center

      Sitting beside Wilson Field, the Hutton Center is Chapman's main indoor sports center. With a 2,400-seat auditorium, the center is home to Chapman's volleyball and basketball teams, and it offers intramural activities and ample recreation hours. 

      Also located inside Hutton Sports Center is the Julianne Argyros Fitness Center, which promotes healthy lifestyles by hosting a variety of exercise activities and physical education classes. The facility features state-of-the-art equipment and convenient hours so Chapman students can exercise their muscles as hard as their brains.

    11. Wilson Field

      Located within Ernie Chapman Stadium, Wilson Field hosts Chapman’s football, soccer and lacrosse teams, as well as University intramural programs and physical activity classes.

      The field is circled by a two-lane, top-of-the-line Mondo track. Our new Keck Science and Engineering building borders Wilson on its eastern edge, highlighting Chapman’s view of intellectual and physical achievement as synergistic pursuits.

    12. Keck Center for Science and Engineering

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      Home to Schmid College of Science and Technology and the new Fowler School of Engineering, the Keck Center features state-of-the-art research laboratories where students and faculty collaborate on projects such as our Grand Challenges Initiative, which pushes teams of students to tackle our world’s biggest challenges. 

      The Keck Center is a 140,000 square-foot building with more than 25 research labs and 20 modern teaching labs. The building provides students with the opportunity to use top-notch equipment in their field, whether it’s computer engineering, data sciences, environmental analysis or one of our many other programs.

      Erasable walls line the inside of Keck, so it’s common to find students working on equations and coding problems right on the sides of classrooms. It’s one of the few places where writing on the walls is not only allowed, but encouraged, adding to the sense of intellectual excitement students feel inside Keck.

    13. Veteran’s Resource Center

      Our Veteran’s Resource Center is committed to serving veteran students and helping them find the resources they need, whether they’re currently enrolled or just considering Chapman as an option. 

      The staff at the Veteran’s Resource Center, including student workers, are all veterans or military family members. Their first-hand knowledge of the veteran and military dependents college experience ensures that they provide you with valuable assistance and helpful information.

      Chapman is proud to offer competitive benefits to veteran and military dependent students, as well as a support system and community that people can rely on.

    14. First Year Residence Life

      To build community and encourage collaboration, Chapman guarantees housing and requires incoming first-year students to live on-campus their first two years. Students are assigned housing according to major and are paired with roommates who have similar habits. In other words, we do what we can to keep the night owls and early birds separated.

      If you’re a biology student, you’ll be living with other science students; if you’re a film student, you’ll be living with other film students. When surrounded by people with similar interests and goals, students get inspired and develop relationships that stand the test of time. Plus, it helps when you need to study and people around you are taking the same course.

      First-year students are assigned to residence halls in the Fenestra Living Communities.

      Learn more about First Year Residence Life at Chapman

    15. Housing for Returning Students

      Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are welcome to apply for on-campus housing in The K (our new residential village) as well as Glass Hall, Sandhu Residence Center and Davis and Harris Apartments. Each facility offers comfortable living options and the chance to connect with fellow students. 

      Chapman also offers off-campus housing in Chapman Grand, Panther Village and the Davis Apartment complex. Each residence combines the comfort of modern apartment living with the convenience of being close to campus.

      View on-campus housing options

    16. Zee Allred Aquatics Center

      The Allred Olympic Pool is home to our swimming, diving and water polo teams. 

      The Zee Allred Aquatics Center stands back-to-back with Chapman Stadium and includes the Frank E. & Mary Ann O’Bryan Aquatics Stadium with seating for 600. It’s hard to think of a better place to take in the excitement of a swimming or diving event, especially if you haven’t before.

      The Aquatics Center is also open during select times for general student use.

    17. Global Citizens Plaza

      Our Global Citizens Plaza features flags from various countries. These flags represent both where our international students come from and where our current students have studied abroad.

      Six percent of our students are international, and they represent more than 80 countries. In addition, Chapman offers three types of study abroad options: semester-long, international internships and travel/summer courses. 

    18. Musco Center for the Arts (College of Performing Arts)

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      Covering 88,000 square feet, Musco Center for the Arts is a technologically advanced venue for students to hone their talents, discover their voices and prepare for careers in the arts. One-third of all College of Performing Arts performances are held in the Musco Center, providing our music, dance and theater students with real-world experience.

      The Center spans an entire block, staking out a highly visible arts identity within the community. In addition to student performances, this facility hosts full-scale Broadway-style productions, dance companies, symphonies, operas and live performances of jazz, chamber music, popular music and more. 

    19. Kennedy Hall (Fowler School of Law)

      Kennedy Hall is home to the Fowler School of Law, which provides students with real-world clinical and courtroom experience. The three-story law library occupies one full wing of this 133,000 square-foot building, giving students the resources and space to make meaningful contributions to their area of law.

      Kennedy Hall houses two courtrooms for student use: one designed for trials and the other for appellate hearings. These spaces give students the opportunity to host and participate in trial-advocacy exercises, mock-court competitions and formal hearings by visiting courts, gaining valuable insight on how it feels to work in a real courtroom.

    20. Career & Professional Development

      The Career & Professional Development team organize services and events for students, including career preparation certificate programs, career and internship fairs and professional guidance, as well as Chapman Family networking opportunities as alumni.

      In addition, every Chapman school and college has their own dedicated career advisor. Your school-/college-based advisors can help you prepare for your career and find internships relating to your specific interests and goals.

      Additionally, Chapman offers career services for life. While a student, we’ll help you prepare for the launch of your career. As an alum, we will also be happy to assist you in taking the next step.

      Chapman Career Resources

    21. Elliott Alumni House

      In 2011, Chapman University acquired and renovated a historic and beautiful home for alumni. Elliott Alumni House was named in honor of Chapman alumni Tom ’60 and Pat ’60 (M.A. '74) Elliott, whose leadership gift helped to make the purchase and renovation possible. 

      Located at the corner of North Olive Street and West Maple Avenue, the prominent two-story house with the steep-pitch, multi-gable roof is a familiar landmark to the Chapman community. For the 14 years prior to its purchase by Chapman, it served as Victorian Manor Tea Rooms.

      The Folk Victorian home was built in 1904 by William J. and Ella Granger, founders of First National Bank of Orange on the Plaza. The house reflects quality craftsmanship throughout. It is adorned with European cherry wood that was imported from England on the sailing ship of Mr. Granger's grandfather. The original window pulleys still work  today as they did at the turn of the century. The window glass is also original. The lighting has transitioned through the centuries from gas to primitive electrical to the standard electrical lighting of today. The stairway is hand-carved with loving detail. 

      Recognizing the significant contributions of Chapman University to the preservation and sympathetic reuse of this historic building in Old Towne, the Old Towne Preservation Association awarded Elliott Alumni House the Special Merit/Adaptive Re-Use Award at their 17th annual awards program in May 2011. 

      Elliott Alumni House is an inviting space – rich with history, heritage and legacy – that Chapman alumni can proudly call their own. Alumni are always invited and encouraged to drop by the house for a visit or a tour.

    22. The Hilbert Museum

      The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University is a public museum that welcomes more than 30,000 visitors a year to view its superlative collection, which focuses on 20th- and 21st-century representational art by California artists. A top-rated Orange County attraction on Yelp and TripAdvisor, the museum features constantly changing exhibitions of oil paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints by California’s most acclaimed artists, celebrating the history, people, places and culture of the Golden State. 

      The Hilbert Collection also includes animation and movie art from Walt Disney Studios and other motion-picture studios, as well as works by noted American illustrators, and frequently hosts visiting exhibitions. Recently named Best Museum in Orange County by OC Weekly, the Hilbert Museum maintains a robust programming schedule throughout the year, presenting music events, films, special tours, and artist and animator lectures. 

      The museum offers Chapman students many opportunities to become involved.  Chapman classes regularly visit, and the museum offers student internships,  employment and independent study. 

      The Hilbert Museum will soon be expanding to nearly triple its current size! With construction set to begin in 2021, the museum will grow from 7,500 square feet to more than 22,000.  

      Admission and parking are free. The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11am to 5pm. 

       

    23. Partridge Dance Center (College of Performing Arts)

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      The Partridge Dance Center offers dance classes for both dance majors and non-dance majors. With a design that allows for dialogue among students and room for intense creative and academic activity, this 12,500 square-foot space promotes a strong sense of community among dance majors and the many other students who take classes here.

      Dance students at Chapman study choreography, dance history, dance science and several different styles—from hip-hop and tap to jazz and ballet—to prepare for exciting professional lives in their field.

    24. Digital Media Arts Center (Dodge College of Film and Media Arts)

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      Designed to prepare students to excel in the animation and visual effects fields, the 18,000 square-foot Digital Media Arts Center is a working studio inspired by the professional spaces of Pixar, Disney, Microsoft and Google. This building is home to Dodge College’s B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects, where students can pursue studies in 2D or 3D animation or visual effects.

      The Digital Media Arts Center includes a 1,500 square-foot directing stage, multiple labs equipped with industry-standard software for 3D design and animation, 10 private digital arts suites where students can see their work on 42” plasma monitors and a traditional art studio with erasable walls. 

      The Center additionally features a 2D Animation Lab where students can digitally edit what they draw by hand. 

    25. Erin J. Lastinger Tennis Center

      In fall 2017, Chapman opened the Erin J. Lastinger Tennis Center, which is home to Chapman’s tennis programs. It features seven courts, two locker rooms, a team room and coaches’ offices. 

      Covered seating gives fans a great place to take in the action on the court. A large events plaza provides open space between the championship court and locker rooms for more fans to watch a match.

      The Tennis Center is also open during select times for general student use.


    26. Marion Knott Studios (Dodge College of Film and Media Arts)

      Register for a Dodge College Tour

      Marion Knott Studios is the primary location of       Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, which is recognized as one of the top 10 film schools in the world and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in all facets of film and media. 

      This 76,000 square-foot facility was designed to replicate a working production studio. Featuring soundstages, computer labs with industry-standard tools, professional editing bays and a 500-seat movie theater where students can premier their work, Marion Knott is open 24/7 for student use. 

      With facilities like this, it’s no surprise that graduates of Dodge include the creators of Stranger Things, Dear White People and multiple other award-winning TV shows and films.

    27. The K (Upperclass Housing)

      The K Residence Hall is for upperclass students (sophomore and up) and opened in fall 2019. The K is just a few steps away from Dodge College and Crean College facilities. The building features suite-style apartments, and all units come equipped with a kitchen and living room, as well as two bedrooms and two bathrooms. 

      In addition to the K, Chapman upperclass housing includes:

    28. Launch Labs (Argyros School of Business and Economics)

      Part of our business school’s Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, the Launch Labs incubator guides student entrepreneurs from idea to business plan and execution.

      Student teams that participate in the Launch Labs project collaborate for up to two semesters to develop innovative companies and business plans. Your team will be mentored and advised by Chapman faculty, pushing your product or service—as well as your thinking—to the next level. 

      Launch Labs teams are all in the development and startup phases with their business, which enables mentors to help as much as possible. The initiative gives students first-hand experience in the business world, introducing them to investors and business accelerators. 

      Learn more about Launch Labs

    29. Crean Hall (Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences)

      Crean Hall is home to Crean College of Health and Behavioral Science, providing students and faculty with the facilities they need to conduct innovative research in psychology, health science and physiology.

      The hall is home to the Virtual Anatomy Lab, where students get to use digital microscopes, a 3D model printer and other state-of-the art equipment to prepare for exciting careers in the health and behavioral sciences. Working closely together, students and faculty use the lab’s cutting-edge technology to discover new ways of understanding the mind and body.

    30. Chapman Studios West (Dodge College of Film and Media Arts)

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      Chapman Studios West       is the latest addition to Dodge College. This 38,000 square-foot facility is home to the Dhont Documentary Center, which is a hub for our documentary filmmaking programs.

      The facility has a 7,000 square-foot props and set warehouse that includes 18,000 individual props available for student use. Chapman Studios West also features a 6,000 square-foot scene shop with a CNC Machine that cuts and designs materials according to computer input, helping students turn their ideas into realities.