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As a Chapman student, you have your own dedicated academic advisor. Your advisor is
here to
help you make informed decisions about your education and achieve your goals in college
How advising works at Chapman
Here are a few things to know about how advising works at Chapman:
Your advisor is assigned to you based on your major
. Your assigned advisor will be able to help you with questions specific to your major
and career path, as well as more general questions. Undeclared majors also have their
own advisor. Some areas your advisor can assist with include:
Building a four-year plan for your major.
Integrating your GE classes with your major.
Your advisor is your point of contact on navigating campus
. If you need help with anything related to academics or student life, reach out.
Your advisor can help you or direct you to appropriate campus resources.
Aside from your main advisor, you may have access to
other advisors and campus resources
, including:
Faculty mentors
from your school/college, who can introduce you to research projects and academic
opportunities.
Peer mentors
: current upperclass students who pass on wisdom gained from their personal experience.
Specialized advisors
for studying abroad, as well as for students on pre-med, pre-health or pre-law tracks.
Not sure who your advisor is?
Not a problem. Use this quick tool to find out and read a bit about them. Then reach
out to them or schedule an advising appointment.
Find my advisor
When to make an advising appointment
Below are some scenarios where it might be a good idea to make an advising appointment
— including one where we strongly recommend you do.
Before you arrive at Chapman
. As an incoming student, you are strongly encouraged to make at least one appointment
with your advisor. During this appointment, you will get to introduce yourself to
your advisor, get details on math and language testing and learn how to complete the
registration process
When you are thinking of changing majors or adding a major/minor
. This process can be tricky to tackle on your own, and your advisor will be well
equipped to help walk you through it and develop an academic plan that works for you.
If you are concerned about your academic performance
. Your advisor can work with you to address issues you might be having in classes
or extracurriculars and find solutions.
When you want to prepare for the upcoming semester
. Your advisor can help you plan out your classes and read your Program Evaluation
to make sure you're staying on track to graduate on time.
Tip: include your ID
When you email your advisor to make an appointment, make sure to include your Chapman
ID. This way, your advisor will be able to see your major and schedule, and will be
better prepared to work with you.
School/college advising
Within your specific school or college on campus, you will have access to plenty of
advising resources. These range from advisors who can help you with your major requirements
to major-specific career advisors and much more.
To meet the advising team within your school/college, choose the school your major
falls into below:
Argyros College of Business and Economics
Attallah College of Educational Studies
College of Performing Arts
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Fowler School of Engineering
Schmid College of Science and Technology
School of Communication
Undeclared/Exploratory
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Advising appointment alternatives
You don't need to contact your advisor or schedule an appointment if you have general
questions about academics (i.e., questions with clear, objective answers). For general
questions you can:
Try our chatbot
. You can find it on many pages on our site, including this one (the "Chat with Us"
button at the bottom of your screen), so feel free to ask away.
Contact your advisor by email
. Please also be sure to include your student ID in emails.
However, if you'd like to have a more in-depth discussion or ask more complex questions,
always feel free to reach out to your advisor.
Information for parents: FERPA
If you are a parent or guardian of a Chapman student, please note that under the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) we cannot always disclose information related
to your student's academic records. See our
Privacy Rights page
for more information.
Advising
Advising Overview
About Advising Office
Find Your Advisor
Registration Date and Time
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Language Exams
Undergraduate Advising FAQs
AdvisingFest
Contact Advising
Current students:
Contact your advisor
Potential students:
admit@chapman.edu
All other inquiries:
advising@chapman.edu