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International FAQs
Do you have questions about becoming an international graduate student at Chapman?
This page has the answers.
If you don’t find the answer to your question here, you can always
contact us
.
I’m Applying to Chapman
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Am I considered an international applicant?
You are considered an international applicant if you:
Are not a U.S. citizen.
Are not a U.S. permanent resident.
Are not a refugee.
Are not an asylee.
Entered the U.S. on a visa.
Are undocumented (DACA).
Have a
pending
resident, refugee or asylee status.
If you have a Green Card, you are considered a domestic student.
Are there other international students at Chapman?
Yes. Chapman is home to many international students who come from all over the world.
We currently have students from over 80 different countries.
I have questions about a specific graduate program. Who should I contact?
Each program at Chapman has its own Graduate Admission Counselor. Visit our
Contact Us page
to find the name and contact information for your program’s admission counselor.
I am not able to visit campus. Can I still speak with a Graduate Admission Counselor?
Yes. You can get in touch with your Graduate Admission Counselor by emailing them.
You can find their email address on our
Contact Us page
.
Is there anyone I can speak to in my country about Chapman’s graduate programs?
Yes. We partner with EducationUSA, a service of the U.S. government that provides
advising centers in over 170 countries. Once you
find an EducationUSA advising center
near you, you can speak with an advisor in your country about Chapman.
What documentation do you need from international applicants?
You can find all the documents you need for any program by going to the webpage for
that program. You can find links to any of our program webpages on our
How to Apply page
.
How much does the tuition cost at Chapman?
Tuition rates depend on the program. You can check the most up-to-date costs for each
program on our
Tuition and Fee page
.
But also keep in mind that tuition isn’t the only cost. You will also have to pay
for housing, books, supplies and more.
If you need to check conversion rates to your country’s currency, you can use this
currency converter
.
Am I eligible for financial aid?
International students are not eligible for U.S. federal financial aid. However, applicants
who apply by their program's priority deadline are considered for a merit-based scholarship
at the time of admission. These
awards are granted based on the competitiveness of your application.
Am I eligible for an application fee waiver?
Application fee waivers are not offered to international applicants. While Chapman
is able to offer merit-based scholarships, we do not offer need-based aid, and we
are unable to offer full funding to students. For this reason, international applicants
must pay the application fee.
Do you accept online exam scores?
We accept online scores from these exams:
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
IELTS Online
GRE General Test at Home
GMAT at Home
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Chapman’s graduate programs do
not
accept TOEFL Essentials scores.
If you have questions about exams that are not listed here, contact us at
gradadmit@chapman.edu
.
How do I apply to a graduate program?
To apply to a graduate program at Chapman, use our
How to Apply page
.
Is the GRE required?
This requirement is program-specific, and may or may not be required. Check the program
webpage for your program to see if you need to take the GRE to apply. You can find
links to all of our program webpages on our
How to Apply page
.
Do I need to take an English proficiency test to apply?
Applicants who did
not
earn a bachelor's, master's, and/or doctoral degree(s) at an institution outside the
United States where the language of instruction was English will need to submit official
scores from an approved English Language Proficiency exam to apply to Chapman.
Please note: The Offfice of Graduate Admission does not consider professional certificates
as equivalent to a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. Thus, we do not accept
certificates from professional certificate programs completed at a U.S. or English-speaking
school as proof of English proficiency.
If you're not sure if you will need to submit scores or not, please contact us at
gradadmit@chapman.edu
with more information about your degree(s).
What English Language Proficiency exams do Chapman graduate programs accept?
Chapman's language of instruction is English. We accept official scores from the following
English Language Proficiency exams:
IELTS
TOEFL
PTE Academic
C1 Academic
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Please note
: we do
not
accept
TOEFL Essentials Test scores
for our graduate programs and Chapman does not offer an ESL program for international
students.
What are the minimum English Language Proficiency exam scores to apply?
If you did
not
earn a bachelor’s, master's, and/or doctoral degree(s) at an institution whose primary
language of instruction was
English, then you must submit official scores from an English Language Proficiency
exam to apply to Chapman.
The minimum scores depend on which graduate program you are applying to. Check the
program webpage for your program to see the minimum scores you need to apple. You
can find links to all of our program webpages on our
How to Apply page
.
Please note
: Even if you are a U.S. citizen, if you obtained your bachelor's degree (or higher)
at an
institution
outside the United States, you may still be required to submit official scores from
an English Language Proficiency exam depending on where you earned your degree. Please
contact your Graduate Counselor
to find out whether you will need to take an English Language Proficiency Exam.
Does Chapman accept MyBest TOEFL scores?
No, we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores.
What is Chapman’s TOEFL code?
To send your official TOEFL scores to Chapman, please use our institution code:
4047
.
What if my official transcripts are not in English?
If your official transcripts are not in English, or your university does not provide
an official version in English, you will need to have them professionally translated,
line for line and word for word.
Do you accept unofficial transcripts?
We accept unofficial transcripts if you attended a university outside of the U.S.
These unofficial transcripts must be copies of your official transcripts.
If you are admitted to Chapman, you will then need to submit your official transcripts
and diplomas.
How do I submit my unofficial transcripts?
In our General Application, you can submit your unofficial transcripts in your
application
in the "International" section.
How do I submit my official transcripts?
We only consider transcripts official when sent directly from the university or college
that issued them. To submit your official transcripts, ask your school to send them
to us electronically at
admtranscript@chapman.edu
. If your university needs to mail your transcripts instead, please use our mailing
address:
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
USA
How do I submit an official copy of my diploma?
You can submit an official copy of your diploma to
admtranscript@chapman.edu
. If you need to mail your copy instead, please use our mailing address:
Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
USA
Can I check my application status online?
Yes, you can check your application status by logging into your
Application Status Page
.
Do my letters of recommendation need to be in English?
Yes, all letters of recommendation need to be in English.
Does my statement of intent need to be in English?
Yes, your statement of intent needs to be in English.
I've Been Admitted to Chapman
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What are the housing options for international graduate students?
We have a couple different housing options for international graduate students.
On-Campus Housing (Orange campus only)
We have a limited number of apartments for graduate students on and around our campus
in Orange, California. For more information, visit our
Housing for Graduate and Law Students
website
.
To apply for on-campus housing, submit this
Graduate Housing Request Form
.
Off-Campus Housing (Orange campus and Rinker campus)
For off-campus housing at our Orange campus, check our
Off-Campus Housing website
.
For off-campus housing at our Rinker campus in Irvine, CA, contact your program/department
coordinator.
Who do I contact about visa questions?
Please contact:
Shannon Morris Alvarez
Graduate Admission Counselor and DSO
shmorris@chapman.edu
(714) 628-2884
How do I obtain a Form I-20?
To obtain a Form I-20:
Pay your enrollment deposit.
Complete the
International Student Supplement Form
.
After you complete both of these, your Form I-20 will be sent to you via email in
10-14 business days.
What is the International Student Supplement Form?
The
International Supplement Form
is a form that you must submit to begin the immigration process for studying in the
United States.
The International Student Supplement Form lets us know:
Your country of citizenship.
Your current visa status.
Your sponsorship and financial information (if you will need an F-1 visa).
When do I submit the International Graduate Student Supplement Form?
You submit the International Graduate Student Supplement Form after you have been
admitted to Chapman. Please submit the supplement form as soon as possible.
Instructions are available on our
International Student Supplement Form page
.
I am currently on a student visa, how can I transfer my SEVIS I-20 to Chapman?
If you are already in the United States with a current Form I-20 from a different
school, you can maintain the valid F-1 visa status through the SEVIS transfer process.
Your current school must transfer your active SEVIS record before the end of your
60-day grace period. Chapman has two different School Codes.
Please make sure you know what campus you are attending to choose the correct code
. If you are not sure which code to choose, please contact Shannon Morris Alvarez
at
shmorris@chapman.edu
.
Chapman University Orange Campus SEVIS Code: LOS214F00335000
Rinker Health Science Campus (Irvine, CA) SEVIS School Code: LOS214F00335001
At this time, Chapman
cannot
accept completed or terminated SEVIS I-20 records. If you have a completed or terminated
SEVIS I-20 record, please contact Shannon Morris Alvarez (
shmorris@chapman.edu
) to discuss immigration options.
How do I make a payment?
Check our
Making a Payment page
to see all your payment options for paying for tuition.
Can I get an on-campus job at Chapman?
Yes. As an international student, you are allowed to work up to 19 hours per week
on campus.
If you would like to get a job at Chapman, see our
Student Employment Services page
for more information.
Can I get an off-campus job while I am a student at Chapman?
Yes, you can get an off-campus job while you are a student at Chapman. Just keep in
mind that when it comes to working off campus, you may have restrictions depending
on your visa type. For example, if you are on an F-1 visa, you must wait one year
before you qualify for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and can start working off
campus at an internship that relates to your degree.
If you are thinking about applying for CPT to get a job off campus during your second
year of grad school, check our
Curricular Practical Training page
to learn more about your options or contact International Student Services (
iss@chapman.edu
).
I’ve been admitted, but I can’t come to campus. Can I defer to a later semester?
You might be able to defer your start at Chapman to a later term, but
it is not guaranteed
.
Contact your graduate admission counselor
for more information and to request your deferral.
How can I get involved at Chapman?
There are plenty of ways to get involved at Chapman. For example, we’re home to
hundreds of student-run organizations
on any topic you can imagine, and you’re more than welcome to join any one (or more)
of them.
What resources are available for international students?
As an international student at Chapman, you will have access to:
Workshops and events
to help you acclimate to living, studying and working in the U.S.
Access to
Handshake
, our career portal,
for support with all things career, including:
How to brand your international experience.
Informational interviewing.
How to speak to employers confidently.
Creating a professional resume and cover letter appropriate for the United States
job market.
Additional resources and tips on our “
International Student Resources
” Handshake resource article, hand curated by our career team.
Graduate Writing Assistants
who can assist you with research and writing.
International Students
Frequently Asked Questions
International Supplement Form
Tuition and Costs
How to Apply as an International Student
International Pre-Arrival Checklist
Contact Us
General Questions
gradadmit@chapman.edu
(714) 997-6711
Program Questions
Find your program-specific contacts on our
Contact Us page
.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (PST)
Mailing Address:
Chapman University
Attn: Office of Graduate Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
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