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Attend a Global First Steps Session
To begin the application process, students must first attend a Global First Steps
Session. Get your questions answered and learn about the variety of available programs,
application requirements, costs and funding, and more.
Once you've attended your Global First Steps session, you'll be prepared to:
Meet with your
academic a
dvisor
to discuss your remaining Chapman degree requirements
Meet with a
Global Education Advisor
based on your major to discuss your program selection, application timeline, and next
steps.
Submit before the
application deadline
located on the Global Gateway.
Explore Global Gateway
With over 100 programs offered, you're bound to find the one that will best fit your
career and personal goals while keeping you on track academically and financially.
Explore them all on the Global Gateway.
Costs and Aid Options
Students participating in semester and academic year abroad programs through the Center
for Global Education remain enrolled at Chapman University and are billed through
Student Business Services at Chapman.
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Student Costs & Billing
Chapman students pay Chapman home tuition, (sometimes) room, and (sometimes) board
through the Chapman Student Business Services for any semester or academic year abroad
program. The most updated costs are available at the
Student Business Services
. Additionally, a $500 Study Abroad Fee applies. The room fee is based on the continuing
students' on-campus double room rate at Chapman. Students are only billed for a meal
plan if a meal plan is offered with the program. The benefit is that by remaining
enrolled at Chapman while abroad, students continue to utilize Chapman institutional
aid for All Current Aid programs and Federal and State financial aid for all programs
(see below). Students will also receive Chapman credit and grades for the semester(s)
they are abroad.
Chapman tuition fees include many services provided abroad, such as
comprehensive health insurance, an in-country orientation, cultural activities, field
trips, etc. Each program varies somewhat, and students should refer to their specific
program materials and websites for information on what their program covers.
Students do not pay tuition or program fees directly to study programs
(e.g., AIFS, Arcadia, CEA CAPA, Temple, etc.).
Any fees for tuition, room, or housing in an individual program provider catalog or
websites are not relevant to Chapman students. Students may pay directly to their
program for optional add-ons such as excursions, flight packages, and refundable deposits
(see section below).
Special note for housing and meals billing:
Housing fees for study abroad students are based on the continuing students' on-campus
double room rate at Chapman. Therefore, for those programs that have a range of choices
in housing, students opting for more expensive accommodation (i.e., a single room,
premium apartment, etc.) will be expected to cover the difference between the standard
and higher cost option.
If you pursue an independent study, reading, conference, or online course while abroad
with a Chapman University faculty member or through the main campus, you will be assessed
an
overload fee
Flights
Flights are purchased independently and are not included in Chapman University billing.
Some students will have the option to book group flights via their programs. In those
cases, costs should be paid directly to the program. You should wait until your official
acceptance and arrival dates from the program before purchasing a flight.
Budgeting
Budget Worksheets can be picked up at the Center for Global Education or downloaded
from the
Global Gateway
application portal. Additional out-of-pocket expenses may include a passport, visa,
textbooks, extra lab or course fees, extracurricular activities, etc. Use the budget
worksheet to estimate the total cost of studying abroad before you go and while abroad.
Also, check out Chapman students' suggestions in
Creative Ways of Fundraising to Study Abroad
. Learn tips on how to budget and save up for study abroad, forms of money to use
while abroad, handling money emergencies and scams while abroad, and budgeting for
cell phone use while abroad.
Withdrawal Policy
Chapman students will be held to their program provider or host institution's refund
policies if they select to withdraw or are withdrawn by staff due to eligibility reasons
after they have been accepted.
View the
refund policies
on our website by program.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Chapman students may apply for some or all of their financial aid on semester and
academic year programs. Programs fall under two categories of the level of aid applicability:
All Current Aid
programs allow Chapman students to utilize their entire financial aid package, including
Federal, State, and Chapman funding (except for work/study).
Federal and State Aid Only
programs allow students to apply only Federal and State financial aid (except for
work/study) and continue to pay their regular Chapman University comprehensive fee.
If a student with Chapman aid goes on a Federal and State Aid Only program, their
Chapman aid will be reinstated when they return to campus as long as they meet the
eligibility requirements.
Applying financial aid to the Chapman University tuition, room, and board bill will
be conducted through
the Office of Financial Aid
. Students are responsible for any outstanding balances.
Veterans and dependents of veterans
must follow the Department of Veteran Affairs policies for benefit use with study
abroad.
In addition to financial aid, there are a variety of outside
study abroad scholarship opportunities
available. Scholarships have various deadlines and award methods and must be arranged
independently with the scholarship provider.
Undergraduate Chapman students who identify as First Generation can apply to receive
assistance for travel costs for study abroad. Visit
Chapman's Promising Futures Program
and carefully review eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Tuition Remission and Exchange Benefits
Tuition remission
benefits are eligible for semester abroad programs as a one-time benefit for either
a semester or a full academic year program.
Tuition exchange
benefits are eligible for semester abroad programs as a one-time benefit for either
a semester or a full academic year program.
Additional Deposits and Fees
Students on certain semester programs may incur a program deposit, an application
fee, and/or a refundable housing deposit, all of which are paid directly to the program
provider before departure. See the collapsible chart below to determine if your program
requires a deposit payment from the student or if Chapman University will pay the
deposit.
Deposits and Fees by Program Provider
Program/Host Institution
Deposit
AIFS
Chapman University pays program deposit; Chapman pays utility fees for Florence students.
Student pays $95 application fee.
API
Chapman University pays confirmation payment. Student pays application fee.
Arcadia
Chapman University pays program deposit
Anglo American University
Application fee and security deposit are waived
CEA CAPA
Application fee and security deposit are waived
ICADS
Chapman University pays program deposit
ISA
Students use link in Global Gateway application instructions to waive application
deposit; Chapman pays housing commitment fee; Student pays refundable housing deposit
to University of Roehampton & ISA Greece
ISEP Exchange
Student pays application fee and placement fee; Chapman will reimburse a portion of
the placement fee. This does not apply to ISEP Direct programs.
James Cook University
Students pays application fee.
Korea University
Students should ignore automated emails from Korea University requesting housing payments.
Student pays housing costs directly through Chapman e-pay.
SIT
Chapman University pays program deposit
SSA Education Abroad
Chapman University pays program deposit
Temple University
Chapman University pays program and housing deposits
Theatre Academy London
Chapman University pays program deposit
University of Limerick
Student pays refundable housing deposit
University of Newcastle
Student pays housing accommodation application fee; No application fee
Other Information
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Eligibility Requirements
Chapman University students who meet the following minimum requirements are eligible
to participate in
semester
and
academic
year abroad programs:
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75* at time of acceptance by Chapman University. Students
are expected to maintain a cumulative 2.75 after acceptance.
Class Standing: sophomore, junior or senior status while abroad*.
Junior or Senior level may be required for internship-focused programs.
Students who do not receive disciplinary clearance from the Dean of Students will
be ineligible to participate. Students with conduct holds may be required to meet
with the Dean of Students office to be cleared.
Follow all deadlines and procedures, including attending a mandatory
Global First Steps
info session and individual advising appointment.
Keep in mind that factors other than academics, such as essays, are also taken into
consideration when assessing a student's potential for a semester abroad.
Some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Capacities
There is a capacity limit on semester abroad. Students might be placed on a waitlist.
All semester abroad programs have one of three levels of program availability:
Open
Limited
Restricted
Open
programs can accommodate most or all applicants.
Limited
programs can accommodate some but not all applicants. Those not accepted may switch
to another program that has not reached capacity in their given semester.
Restricted
programs receive
many
more applicants than it can accommodate, and most applicants will be referred to
other programs that have not reached capacity in their given semester.
Independent Study Abroad Applicants
The Center for Global Education has many diverse programs available and we encourage
you to speak with the Center for Global Education regarding
program options
recommended for your major. If you choose to study abroad independently, you are taking
a leave of absence from Chapman University. All independent study abroad credits will
be considered
transfer credits
and are subject to the transfer policy as described in the current catalog. If you
study abroad independently, you may lose major benefits of studying abroad as a Chapman
student such as:
The Center for Global Education provides students with assistance in the application
process, pre-departure preparation, support while abroad and upon return, international
travel assistance insurance, coordinating any medical evacuation or attention needed,
and facilitating the articulation of credits back to Chapman. You will be responsible
for doing this yourself if you study abroad independently. The responsibility is with
you to determine your steps to complete to study abroad. Chapman University cannot
assist you if any problems arise or you need to return home. You must contact the
program representative with your questions and concerns.
No Chapman University financial aid transfers to independent programs — If you receive
federal aid or private scholarships, you should contact your program provider about
applying aid to your specific program. Chapman University will not transfer Federal
or state aid for an independent applicant.
If the program requires a signed Disciplinary Clearance form, send it to
conduct@chapman.edu
. The Dean of Students will review the form and complete corresponding information.
Forms requiring university official signature are not automatically processed by any
designated office and may require faculty chair, University Registrar, or other person’s
approval based on the specific form.
All approval forms should be filled out by the student first and submitted at least
one month prior to the due date.
Contact the Office of the University Registrar at
articulation@chapman.edu
to determine how the courses abroad will transfer to Chapman. Detailed course and
program information must be provided. Syllabi are required for course approvals. Copied
and pasted information without source links will not be accepted. Once a student has
matriculated at Chapman there are limits to the number of credits you are eligible
to transfer. It is your responsibility to know how many credits you are eligible to
transfer. Please note it may take several weeks to receive responses. Internships
abroad that are not through Chapman University will not be approved for credit. There
are no exceptions to this policy. All transfer credit applied towards the degree must
be evaluated and approved by the Office of the University Registrar. Only credit taken
and reflected on official transcripts from regionally accredited degree granting institutions
or institutions recognized by the country’s Ministry of Education will be considered
for transfer credit. Credits from third party providers, language institutes, and
non-recognized institutions are not accepted. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Transfer credit going towards the student’s major, minor, or themed inquiry may require
additional departmental approval. You may receive initial Department Chair approvals
for major, minor, or themed inquiry courses; however, it is
solely up to the Office of the University Registrar
as to whether the credits are accepted. Credit and grade conversions are done by Chapman
University and are not subject to negotiation. No transfer work with grades earned
below “C–" will be accepted toward meeting graduation requirements, but all earned
grades will be counted in the student’s overall cumulative grade point average. Credit
cannot be used towards any residency requirements.6.Independent transfer credits may
jeopardize your eligibility to enroll in up to four tuition free credits(undergraduates
only) or to utilize the Travel Course tuition waiver. If you have further questions,
please contact the Student Business Services Office at
ocbusn@chapman.edu
If you decide to study abroad through the Center for Global Education instead of applying
independently, please email
globaled@chapman.edu
to learn about the steps to apply.
Program Types
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Integrated Programs at Foreign University
Higher cultural and educational immersion; a
larger
variety of courses; classes with local, international, and U.S. students; support
from the International Student Office. Includes
exchange programs
, where students from foreign universities take a Chapman student's spot and attend
courses in Orange for the semester. These experiences are very rewarding as they are
typically the most integrative types of programs. Classes may be taught in English,
the local language, or both.
Center for U.S. College Students
Hosted at a study abroad center with mostly U.S. students. Courses are
on
specific topics. Courses and activities are structured for visiting students through
a U.S.-based program provider with in-country staff. Classes may be taught in English,
the local language, or both.
Hybrid Program
Hybrid of an integrated program with university courses and activities specifically
for visiting students. Classes may be taught in English, the local language, or both.
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Email:
globaled@chapman.edu
Call:
(714) 997-6830