Chapman University Transfer Credit Information

I'm thinking about transferring to Chapman University as a new student. How does the college handle transfer credits, especially for courses taken at community colleges?

Chapman University typically accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities, including community colleges. Usually, courses with a grade of C- or better are eligible for transfer. However, specific program requirements may be quite picky about what they accept, especially for major-specific courses.

In general, your transferred credits can be used to fulfill some of Chapman's general education requirements or major-specific requirements, depending on the courses you've taken. Typically, a course needs to match at least 75% of the content and instructional time of the Chapman equivalent for the transfer to be considered.

One important thing to note is that once you've transferred to Chapman, you'll need to complete a minimum number of credits in residence (i.e., at Chapman University itself) to qualify for a degree. You can only transfer up to 70 semester credits from a community college.

It's highly recommended to have a transcript evaluation done before making the decision to transfer, and Chapman's Registrar office can help you do that. This process can give you a clearer picture of which of your credits are likely to transfer and which ones may not. You should contact the transfer admissions team to get started!