Panther Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program | Chapman University

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Panther Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program
The Panther Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program is exclusively for incoming, first-year
Exploratory Majors
and helps them learn more about the university and the Exploratory process.
Exploratory Majors entering Chapman in fall 2026 can find more details about the program
below. A more detailed agenda will be available in early summer.
Details are subject to change.
Move-in details
For students who will be living on campus,
the program begins on Sunday, August 16
with early move-in to your Chapman residence hall.
After you check-in, you will be able to get settled into your new home at Chapman
on Sunday evening.
Be sure to keep an eye on your Chapman email for more information on your upcoming
Chapman move-in.
For families who will be staying in the area during orientation,
information about local accommodations can be found here
.
Program details
Programming kicks off the day after move-in (Monday, August 17). It will include dedicated
sessions for students and parents/guardians.
A detailed schedule will be posted in early summer 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are all students required to take part in the Panther Exploratory Pre-Orientation
Program?
Yes, Undeclared/Exploraory students are required to participate. However, if you absolutely
cannot participate in the Panther Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program, please email
miriamm@chapman.edu
to discuss your absence.
What if I can only participate in some of the programming?
With the exception of the early move-in (which you would be excused from if you are
not living on campus), you should make plans to participate in the entire program.
If you have questions about this, please email
miriamm@chapman.edu
to schedule a conversation.
Do I need to register to confirm I am attending?
We would like you to register to both confirm your participation and include any guests
who will also be participating.
How many family members can attend?
Programming has been planned for students and parents/guardians only. Other family
members can attend the sessions for parents/guardians on Monday, and families are
welcome to attend orientation events that begin on Tuesday (pending their registration).
Will all Undeclared/Exploratory students be living in the same Living-Learning Community/residence
hall?
Participants will be housed in any of the following residence halls:
Henley Hall
Glass Hall
Pralle-Sodaro Hall
Sandhu Residence Center
Participants will be grouped together on the same floor in their respective building.
Final room assignments will be sent from Residence Life in mid-July.
Undeclared/Exploratory Students
Applying Undeclared
Exploratory Advising
Exploratory Pathways
Panther Exploratory Pre-Orientation Program
GUS 101 (Intro to Chapman)
Exploratory Majors Dean's List
Contact us
Admission questions:
admit@chapman.edu
Program questions:
explore@chapman.edu
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