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Chapman University is fortunate to call sunny Southern California its home. Located
on two beautiful campuses in Orange County, we are close to both booming industries
for career opportunities and world-class hot spots to fill your adventurous side.
View Interactive Campus Map
View Campus Map (PDF)
View Rinker Health Science Interactive Campus Map (in Irvine, CA)
View
Rinker Health Science Campus Map (PDF)
If you're
visiting as a prospective student
, your journey begins in the
Pankey Visitor Center in the main lobby of Argyros Forum
.
You will need
Adobe Reader
to view the PDFs
Planning on paying us a visit?
Acquaint yourself with the local area before you get here with these resources:
Dining options on campus and nearby
Lodging close to campus
Things to do on campus and in the local area
Acquaint yourself with the local area before you get here with these resources:
Dining options on campus and nearby
Lodging close to campus
Things to do on campus and in the local area
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Driving Directions to Main Campus (Orange)
Chapman University, Orange campus, is nestled in the heart of Southern California.
The campus is located in the historic district of Old Towne Orange, one of the oldest
residential communities in Orange County.
Use Google Driving Directions
From the North
Take
5 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
22 Freeway EAST
, Orange
Take
22 Freeway EAST
to
Glassell St. Exit
Exit on
Glassell St.
, turn
NORTH
(left off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
traffic circle
Exit the
second
exit of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and West Los Angeles
Take
405 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
22 Freeway EAST
Take
22 Freeway EAST
to
Glassell St. Exit
Exit on
Glassell St.
, turn
NORTH
(left off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
traffic circle
Exit the
second
exit of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA)
Exit airport, turn left on
MacArthur Blvd.
Take the
405 Freeway NORTH
(stay to the right)
Exit onto
55 NORTH
to
Chapman Avenue Orange
Turn
WEST
on
Chapman
Avenue
(right off freeway exit ramp)
Take
Chapman Avenue West
to
traffic
circle
(
Glassell St.
)
Exit the
first exit
of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From the South
Take
5 Freeway NORTH
Exit onto
55 Freeway NORTH
Take
55 Freeway NORTH
to
Chapman Avenue Orange
Turn
WEST
on
Chapman Avenue
(right off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Chapman Avenue WEST
to
traffic circle
(
Glassell St.
)
Exit the
first exit
of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From the East
Take
15 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
91 Freeway WEST
(Beach Cities)
Take
91 Freeway WEST
to
55 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
55 Freeway SOUTH
(left lane exit)
Take
55 Freeway SOUTH
to
Chapman Avenue
Exit onto
Chapman Avenue
Turn
WEST
on
Chapman Avenue
(right off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Chapman Avenue WEST
to
traffic circle
(
Glassell St.
)
Exit the
first exit
of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
Public Transportation to Main Campus (Orange)
By Train:
Chapman lies on the
Orange County
and the
Inland Empire-Orange County
lines of the Metrolink Regional Rail System, as well as the
Amtrak Surfliner
. Please
visit the Metrolink
site for help planning your route.
Riders from either direction can disembark at the Orange station and make the short
walk to campus along Palm Avenue. Refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
By Bus:
The main bus route serving Chapman’s Orange campus is
OC Bus #59
, which travels north-south along Glassell Boulevard with stops at Walnut and Palm
next to the campus. After disembarking, refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
OC Bus also serves the rest of Orange county. So if you buy a bus pass in Orange,
you can access any bus route in Orange County.
Please visit the
Orange County Transit Authority
for help planning your route.
Driving Directions to Rinker Health Science Campus (Irvine)
From I-5 North
Merge onto
I-5 North
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit
92B
for
I-405 N/I-5 N/Bake Pkwy
toward Long Beach
Use the right lane to stay on Exit
92B
and follow signs for
Bake Pkwy
Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto
Bake Pkwy
Continue on
Bake Pkwy
. Drive to
Jeronimo Rd
.
Turn left onto
Jeronimo Rd
.
Rinker Health Science Campus will on the right, just before
Alton Pkwy
.
From I-5 South
Merge onto
I-5 SOUTH
Use the
right lane
to take exit 94 for
Alton Parkway
Merge onto
Enterprise Dr
.
Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto
Alton Parkway
(signs for
I-5 NORTH
/Los Angeles)
Take
Alton Parkway
to
Jeronimo Road
Turn right onto
Jeronimo Road
Rinker Health Science Campus will on the immediate left.
Public Transportation to Rinker Health Sciences Campus (Irvine)
By Train:
Rinker Health Sciences Campus is served by the
Orange County
and the
Inland Empire-Orange
County
lines of the Metrolink Regional Rail System, as well as the
Amtrak Surfliner
. Please
visit the Metrolink
site for help planning your route.
Riders from either direction can disembark at the Irvine station. Rinker Campus is
located two miles from the station. A free shuttle bus is available for faculty, staff
and students with Chapman ID, or visitors can transfer to the
#86 OC Bus
, disembarking at Jeronimo-Alton. Refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
By Bus:
The main bus route serving Rinker Health Sciences Campus is
OC Bus #86
, which travels past campus on Alton Parkway and Jeronimo. Disembark at the corner
of Alton and Jeronimo, and refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
OC Bus also serves the rest of Orange county. So if you buy a bus pass in Irvine,
you can access any bus route in Orange County.
Please visit the
Orange County Transit Authority
for help planning your route.
What Visitors Need to Know about Parking
Chapman Parking Map (PDF)
Visitors Parking Map (PDF)
Regulations
All parking areas are restricted 24 hours-per-day, seven days-per-week. During restricted
hours all vehicles must display a valid parking permit. You must purchase a short-term
parking permit unless you have received a pass in advance.
Where to Park
The West Campus Structure accessed via N. Cypress Street or the Marion Knott Studios
Lot at Palm and Lemon. After 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and all-day Friday-Sunday, visitors
may also park in the Barrera Structure at Sycamore and Lemon and the Anderson Structure
located off Walnut between Glassell and Center.
Permits at Marion Knott Studios Lot
Visitors may park in any
unreserved
space in the lot. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased from the permit
dispenser located in the rear parking area. Be sure to place the permit face-up on
your dashboard.
Permits in Barrera Structure
Visitors may only park after 4 p.m.. Monday – Thursday and all day Friday - Sunday
in any unreserved space. Visitor permits are required at all times and may be purchased
from one of the parking kiosks located on levels 1 and 3 in the north east corner
by the elevator. You can purchase a permit via the Pay-and-Display option which requires
the printed permit to be displayed on the dash of the vehicle or via the Pay-by-Plate
option which requires you to enter your license plate but does not require a paper
permit to be displayed on the vehicle.
Permits in Anderson Structure
Visitors may park in the 50 marked visitor spaces on the first floor prior to 4pm,
and in any unreserved space after 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday and all day Friday – Sunday.
Visitor permits are required at all times and may be purchased from one of the parking
kiosks located in the structure: NW corner, elevator lobby on the south end levels
B1 and B2, middle of the east wall level B1, or in the extension near the elevator
that leads into the Keck Science center. You can purchase a permit via the Pay-and-Display
option which requires the printed permit to be displayed on the dash of the vehicle
or via the Pay-by-Plate option which requires you to enter your license plate but
does not require a paper permit to be displayed on the vehicle.
Cost
$2 for 2 hours; $3 for 4 hours; $5 for 12 hours.
City Streets
The streets adjacent to campus are reserved for Orange resident-only permit parking.
The affected blocks are marked with red and white signs. It is likely that you will
be ticketed by the City of Orange if you park in one of these areas. Curb-side parking
is allowed only on the campus side of the University perimeter.
Questions
Call Parking Services at (714) 997-6560 or email at
transportation@chapman.edu
Bus Directions/Arrival Instructions
At Chapman, we always strive to be good neighbors. We recognize and acknowledge the
fact that our campus is located within a unique and historic residential district,
and as such, not all neighboring streets are approved for commercial vehicle use.
Please kindly review and adhere to the bus arrival instructions below. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation. We look forward to your visit!
Driving Directions from Major Freeways
Arriving from the 22 (Garden Grove Freeway)
Exit Glassell St.
Go North, and processed through the Orange Plaza(Traffic Circle), continuing on Glassell
St.
Once you pass University Dr./Sycamore Ave., the Passenger Loading curb will be on
the right-hand side of Glassell St. parallel to the Musco Center of the Arts
Arriving from the 57 (Orange Freeway)
Exit W Chapman Ave. in Orange (exit 1D).
Continue on W Chapman Ave. heading east
At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto Glassell St.
Once you pass University Dr./Sycamore Ave., the Passenger Loading curb will be on
the right-hand side of Glassell St. parallel to the Musco Center of the Arts
Arriving from the 55 (Costa Mesa/Newport Freeway)
Exit W Chapman Ave.
Go one mile to the Orange Plaza (traffic circle)
Turn right onto Glassell St. and go north
Once you pass University Dr./Sycamore Ave., the Passenger Loading curb will be on
the right-hand side of Glassell St. parallel to the Musco Center of the Arts
Bus Drop-Off Zone
All loading and unloading of buses must be done in the properly marked loading zone
on Glassell Street,
just west of the Musco Center.
Please input 401 N. Glassell Street into your GPS for easiest navigation.
Bus Waiting Area
While your group is on campus, short term bus parking is available in the Palm Ave.
Lot.
From the designated bus drop-off zone: Proceed N on
Glassell St.
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Walnut Ave, then turn left onto N Batavia
St. Turn left onto W Palm Ave and turn right at the signal for Depot Parking. Please
input 502 W. Palm Avenue into your GPS for easiest navigation.
Drivers must stay with their buses at all times.
When you are ready to return back to campus to pick up your passengers, please use
the following route: Take Palm Ave east to Glassell St. and make a left. The loading
zone will be on your right just past Sycamore Ave.
Maps & Directions
Things to Do in Orange
Lodging Near Chapman
Dining Options
Airport Transportation Options
Chapman University Location
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
Contact Us
Shuttle and Trolley
We offer a shuttle service around campus.
Shuttle Service Details
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Our Story
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Maps & Directions
Chapman University is fortunate to call sunny Southern California its home. Located
on two beautiful campuses in Orange County, we are close to both booming industries
for career opportunities and world-class hot spots to fill your adventurous side.
View Interactive Campus Map
View Campus Map (PDF)
View Rinker Health Science Interactive Campus Map (in Irvine, CA)
View
Rinker Health Science Campus Map (PDF)
If you're
visiting as a prospective student
, your journey begins in the
Pankey Visitor Center in the main lobby of Argyros Forum
.
You will need
Adobe Reader
to view the PDFs
Planning on paying us a visit?
Acquaint yourself with the local area before you get here with these resources:
Dining options on campus and nearby
Lodging close to campus
Things to do on campus and in the local area
Acquaint yourself with the local area before you get here with these resources:
Dining options on campus and nearby
Lodging close to campus
Things to do on campus and in the local area
Toggle Section
Driving Directions to Main Campus (Orange)
Chapman University, Orange campus, is nestled in the heart of Southern California.
The campus is located in the historic district of Old Towne Orange, one of the oldest
residential communities in Orange County.
Use Google Driving Directions
From the North
Take
5 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
22 Freeway EAST
, Orange
Take
22 Freeway EAST
to
Glassell St. Exit
Exit on
Glassell St.
, turn
NORTH
(left off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
traffic circle
Exit the
second
exit of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and West Los Angeles
Take
405 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
22 Freeway EAST
Take
22 Freeway EAST
to
Glassell St. Exit
Exit on
Glassell St.
, turn
NORTH
(left off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
traffic circle
Exit the
second
exit of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA)
Exit airport, turn left on
MacArthur Blvd.
Take the
405 Freeway NORTH
(stay to the right)
Exit onto
55 NORTH
to
Chapman Avenue Orange
Turn
WEST
on
Chapman
Avenue
(right off freeway exit ramp)
Take
Chapman Avenue West
to
traffic
circle
(
Glassell St.
)
Exit the
first exit
of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From the South
Take
5 Freeway NORTH
Exit onto
55 Freeway NORTH
Take
55 Freeway NORTH
to
Chapman Avenue Orange
Turn
WEST
on
Chapman Avenue
(right off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Chapman Avenue WEST
to
traffic circle
(
Glassell St.
)
Exit the
first exit
of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
From the East
Take
15 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
91 Freeway WEST
(Beach Cities)
Take
91 Freeway WEST
to
55 Freeway SOUTH
Exit onto
55 Freeway SOUTH
(left lane exit)
Take
55 Freeway SOUTH
to
Chapman Avenue
Exit onto
Chapman Avenue
Turn
WEST
on
Chapman Avenue
(right off the freeway exit ramp)
Take
Chapman Avenue WEST
to
traffic circle
(
Glassell St.
)
Exit the
first exit
of the
traffic circle
(
Glassell St. NORTH
)
Take
Glassell St. NORTH
to
One University Drive
Turn right on
Walnut Ave.
for campus parking in the
Anderson Underground Parking Structure
Refer to the
campus map
for building directions and other parking locations
Public Transportation to Main Campus (Orange)
By Train:
Chapman lies on the
Orange County
and the
Inland Empire-Orange County
lines of the Metrolink Regional Rail System, as well as the
Amtrak Surfliner
. Please
visit the Metrolink
site for help planning your route.
Riders from either direction can disembark at the Orange station and make the short
walk to campus along Palm Avenue. Refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
By Bus:
The main bus route serving Chapman’s Orange campus is
OC Bus #59
, which travels north-south along Glassell Boulevard with stops at Walnut and Palm
next to the campus. After disembarking, refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
OC Bus also serves the rest of Orange county. So if you buy a bus pass in Orange,
you can access any bus route in Orange County.
Please visit the
Orange County Transit Authority
for help planning your route.
Driving Directions to Rinker Health Science Campus (Irvine)
From I-5 North
Merge onto
I-5 North
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit
92B
for
I-405 N/I-5 N/Bake Pkwy
toward Long Beach
Use the right lane to stay on Exit
92B
and follow signs for
Bake Pkwy
Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto
Bake Pkwy
Continue on
Bake Pkwy
. Drive to
Jeronimo Rd
.
Turn left onto
Jeronimo Rd
.
Rinker Health Science Campus will on the right, just before
Alton Pkwy
.
From I-5 South
Merge onto
I-5 SOUTH
Use the
right lane
to take exit 94 for
Alton Parkway
Merge onto
Enterprise Dr
.
Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto
Alton Parkway
(signs for
I-5 NORTH
/Los Angeles)
Take
Alton Parkway
to
Jeronimo Road
Turn right onto
Jeronimo Road
Rinker Health Science Campus will on the immediate left.
Public Transportation to Rinker Health Sciences Campus (Irvine)
By Train:
Rinker Health Sciences Campus is served by the
Orange County
and the
Inland Empire-Orange
County
lines of the Metrolink Regional Rail System, as well as the
Amtrak Surfliner
. Please
visit the Metrolink
site for help planning your route.
Riders from either direction can disembark at the Irvine station. Rinker Campus is
located two miles from the station. A free shuttle bus is available for faculty, staff
and students with Chapman ID, or visitors can transfer to the
#86 OC Bus
, disembarking at Jeronimo-Alton. Refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
By Bus:
The main bus route serving Rinker Health Sciences Campus is
OC Bus #86
, which travels past campus on Alton Parkway and Jeronimo. Disembark at the corner
of Alton and Jeronimo, and refer to the
campus map
for walking directions.
OC Bus also serves the rest of Orange county. So if you buy a bus pass in Irvine,
you can access any bus route in Orange County.
Please visit the
Orange County Transit Authority
for help planning your route.
What Visitors Need to Know about Parking
Chapman Parking Map (PDF)
Visitors Parking Map (PDF)
Regulations
All parking areas are restricted 24 hours-per-day, seven days-per-week. During restricted
hours all vehicles must display a valid parking permit. You must purchase a short-term
parking permit unless you have received a pass in advance.
Where to Park
The West Campus Structure accessed via N. Cypress Street or the Marion Knott Studios
Lot at Palm and Lemon. After 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and all-day Friday-Sunday, visitors
may also park in the Barrera Structure at Sycamore and Lemon and the Anderson Structure
located off Walnut between Glassell and Center.
Permits at Marion Knott Studios Lot
Visitors may park in any
unreserved
space in the lot. Temporary permits are required and may be purchased from the permit
dispenser located in the rear parking area. Be sure to place the permit face-up on
your dashboard.
Permits in Barrera Structure
Visitors may only park after 4 p.m.. Monday – Thursday and all day Friday - Sunday
in any unreserved space. Visitor permits are required at all times and may be purchased
from one of the parking kiosks located on levels 1 and 3 in the north east corner
by the elevator. You can purchase a permit via the Pay-and-Display option which requires
the printed permit to be displayed on the dash of the vehicle or via the Pay-by-Plate
option which requires you to enter your license plate but does not require a paper
permit to be displayed on the vehicle.
Permits in Anderson Structure
Visitors may park in the 50 marked visitor spaces on the first floor prior to 4pm,
and in any unreserved space after 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday and all day Friday – Sunday.
Visitor permits are required at all times and may be purchased from one of the parking
kiosks located in the structure: NW corner, elevator lobby on the south end levels
B1 and B2, middle of the east wall level B1, or in the extension near the elevator
that leads into the Keck Science center. You can purchase a permit via the Pay-and-Display
option which requires the printed permit to be displayed on the dash of the vehicle
or via the Pay-by-Plate option which requires you to enter your license plate but
does not require a paper permit to be displayed on the vehicle.
Cost
$2 for 2 hours; $3 for 4 hours; $5 for 12 hours.
City Streets
The streets adjacent to campus are reserved for Orange resident-only permit parking.
The affected blocks are marked with red and white signs. It is likely that you will
be ticketed by the City of Orange if you park in one of these areas. Curb-side parking
is allowed only on the campus side of the University perimeter.
Questions
Call Parking Services at (714) 997-6560 or email at
transportation@chapman.edu
Bus Directions/Arrival Instructions
At Chapman, we always strive to be good neighbors. We recognize and acknowledge the
fact that our campus is located within a unique and historic residential district,
and as such, not all neighboring streets are approved for commercial vehicle use.
Please kindly review and adhere to the bus arrival instructions below. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation. We look forward to your visit!
Driving Directions from Major Freeways
Arriving from the 22 (Garden Grove Freeway)
Exit Glassell St.
Go North, and processed through the Orange Plaza(Traffic Circle), continuing on Glassell
St.
Once you pass University Dr./Sycamore Ave., the Passenger Loading curb will be on
the right-hand side of Glassell St. parallel to the Musco Center of the Arts
Arriving from the 57 (Orange Freeway)
Exit W Chapman Ave. in Orange (exit 1D).
Continue on W Chapman Ave. heading east
At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto Glassell St.
Once you pass University Dr./Sycamore Ave., the Passenger Loading curb will be on
the right-hand side of Glassell St. parallel to the Musco Center of the Arts
Arriving from the 55 (Costa Mesa/Newport Freeway)
Exit W Chapman Ave.
Go one mile to the Orange Plaza (traffic circle)
Turn right onto Glassell St. and go north
Once you pass University Dr./Sycamore Ave., the Passenger Loading curb will be on
the right-hand side of Glassell St. parallel to the Musco Center of the Arts
Bus Drop-Off Zone
All loading and unloading of buses must be done in the properly marked loading zone
on Glassell Street,
just west of the Musco Center.
Please input 401 N. Glassell Street into your GPS for easiest navigation.
Bus Waiting Area
While your group is on campus, short term bus parking is available in the Palm Ave.
Lot.
From the designated bus drop-off zone: Proceed N on
Glassell St.
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Walnut Ave, then turn left onto N Batavia
St. Turn left onto W Palm Ave and turn right at the signal for Depot Parking. Please
input 502 W. Palm Avenue into your GPS for easiest navigation.
Drivers must stay with their buses at all times.
When you are ready to return back to campus to pick up your passengers, please use
the following route: Take Palm Ave east to Glassell St. and make a left. The loading
zone will be on your right just past Sycamore Ave.
Maps & Directions
Things to Do in Orange
Lodging Near Chapman
Dining Options
Airport Transportation Options
Chapman University Location
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
Contact Us
Shuttle and Trolley
We offer a shuttle service around campus.
Shuttle Service Details
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