Chapman University

Chapman University is a private research university located in Orange, California. Founded in 1861 as Hesperian College, it has evolved through various name changes and relocations, becoming Chapman University in 1991. The university emphasizes inclusive education, welcoming students of all backgrounds without a religious affiliation. With an enrollment of over 7,000 students, Chapman offers a range of academic programs across 11 schools and colleges, including the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Schmid College of Science and Technology, and Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. The university operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar, providing opportunities for intensive study during an optional interterm. Chapman is committed to research, global citizenship, and interdisciplinary learning, and it supports study abroad programs, including the Semester at Sea initiative. The university is accredited by WSCUC and focuses on providing bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees.