Student Athletes | Chapman University Skip over carousel to next section Off Undergraduate Admission Student Athletes Admission Undergraduate Admission Graduate Admission Non-degree Seeking Students Contact the Office of Admission Activating Your Chapman Account Undergraduate Undergraduate Admission How to Apply Financing Academics Student Life College Counselors Visit Opportunities Request Information Student Life Chapman Housing Dining Health and Wellness Student Athletes Clubs and Organizations Greek Life Social Media Living in Orange Student Safety Student Athletes Virtual Athletics Information Sessions We're offering information sessions for prospective student-athletes and their families. You’ll get details on the student-athlete experience at Chapman and meet coaches and current students. Learn more and register Student-athletes at Chapman get to focus on both school and their sport, working with professors and coaches who will help them achieve their academic and athletic goals. That support will help you get a great education while also pushing yourself on the field, court, pool, track or wherever your athletic passions take place. You can learn about Chapman’s athletic programs, facilities and coaches on our Athletics website First steps as a prospective student-athlete If you are interested in playing sports at Chapman, you should fill out the Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire Completing the form will ensure your interest and information gets to the coaching staff. Additionally, feel free to contact one of our coaches at any time during the admission process. They’re happy to give advice and help you decide if Chapman is the right school for you. If you are visiting Chapman , be sure to let them know. If their schedule allows, they might be able to meet you while you’re on campus. Division III Athletics Chapman University is a Division III school. The NCAA does not allow Division III schools to offer any type of scholarships or financial aid based on athletic ability. However, Chapman is still able to provide you with the opportunity to compete at a high level and pursue great academic opportunities, including research and internships. We are proud of athletes’ success both on and off the field: Athletic achievements 3 NCAA Division III titles since 1994 (baseball in 2003 and 2019, and softball in 1995) 19 Regional Titles 16 Conference Titles since 2012 Academic achievements (2024-25 Season) 331 SCIAC All-Academic selections (above a 3.4 GPA) 3.45 average GPA among student athletes Every team has above a 3.2 GPA average Varsity teams Chapman is part of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), which means that you’ll compete with talented and dedicated athletes from schools across Southern California. Chapman has 21 competitive men’s and women's varsity-level teams. Men's teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Water Polo Women's teams Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Annika Carlson '25 Cross country, lacrosse and track and field Through cross country, lacrosse and track and field, Annika found a community in her teammates and coaches at Chapman. Check out this interview with her to learn all about finding your athletics community, balancing sports with studying and achieving your best. Read the Interview with Annika Club & intramural programs In addition to varsity teams, Chapman offers club and intramural sports. Club teams focus on competition while intramurals give students the chance to play sports with friends. Club sports Cheerleading Equestrian Men’s Lacrosse Men's Volleyball Club sports achievements 8 Conference Tournament Titles since 2012 Men’s Lacrosse - 2016 MCLA National Champions Intramural sports View our intramural calendar for times and places to play basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee and volleyball with fellow Chapman students. Athletic Facilities Students and athletes have access to a world-class aquatics center, rock wall, tennis center, multiple fitness centers, a pristine track and other state-of-the-art athletic facilities. You can find hours of operation and learn more about each one below. Argyros Fitness Center Allred Aquatics Center Chapman Stadium Doti-Struppa Rock Wall El Camino Real Park Hart Park Henley Hall Fitness Center Hutton Sports Center Lastinger Tennis Center Wilson Field Chapman also gives students the opportunity to take part in a variety of fitness classes and activities. You can learn about those options by visiting our Fitness & Wellness page View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chapman University Admission (@chapmanadmission) Take a Look Around Some Athletic Facilities Use our 360-degree tour to see more of Wilson Field. Launch Wilson Field tour Watch Athletics Information Session Learn more about the student-athlete experience at this virtual information session with coaches and students: Student Life Chapman Housing Dining Health and Wellness Student Athletes Clubs and Organizations Greek Life Social Media Living in Orange Student Safety Contact a Coach Steven Olveda Sports Information Director (714) 744-7889 olveda@chapman.edu Any admission-related questions should be sent to the Office of Admission at admit@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6711. Follow Chapman Athletics on Social Media Follow us on social media for tips, news and updates about applying to Chapman University: Athletics Instagram Athletics Facebook