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Chapman University: Residence Life and First Year Experience A Framework of Personal Ethics and Values
Students will develop a framework of consistent ethics and values that guides their daily lives.

The Office of Residence Life and First Year Experience provides on-campus housing options and off-campus housing resources to undergraduate and graduate students. We aspire to create engaging environments and meaningful experiences that facilitate the following Student Affairs learning outcomes:

A Healthy Sense of Self
Students will develop an honest understanding and appreciation of themselves and an ability to make individual choices that promote their health and well-being. An Ability to Apply Critical Thought
Students will make effective decisions grounded in careful, objective analysis of information, experiences, and ideas. An Ability to Develop and Sustain Meaningful Relationships
Students will develop skills to establish and sustain healthy, meaningful interpersonal relationships. A Value and Respect for Differences
Students will recognize, respect, and value diverse experiences, ideas, backgrounds, and identities. A Commitment to Citizenship
Students will understand their role and responsibilities within local and global communities and commit to becoming an engaged member. A Pursuit of Lifelong Learning

Students will develop an intellectual curiosity and desire for continual learning both within and beyond formal education.

The library may be closed this weekend, but we’ve got other study spots on file! πŸ—‚οΈ πŸ“–The Davis Community Center & The La...
10/16/2026

The library may be closed this weekend, but we’ve got other study spots on file! πŸ—‚οΈ

πŸ“–The Davis Community Center & The Lawn
πŸ“–The Morlan Hall Lounge & Courtyards
πŸ“–The Henley & Pralle-Sodaro Hall Study Lounges
πŸ“–The Henley Hall Cheverton Commons Courtyards
πŸ“–The Glass Hall lounges, study rooms, & courtyards
πŸ“–The Sandhu lounges & study rooms
πŸ“–The Chapman Court clubhouse & courtyard
πŸ“–Chapman Grand lobby & courtyards
πŸ“–The K study lounges & courtyard
πŸ“–The Panther Village clubhouse

If you have any favorite study spots, drop them below in the comments!

The library may be closed for the weekend, but we’ve got other spots on file! πŸ—‚οΈCheck out these alternative study spots ...
10/16/2026

The library may be closed for the weekend, but we’ve got other spots on file! πŸ—‚οΈ

Check out these alternative study spots below:
πŸ“–The Davis Community Center & the lawn
πŸ“–The Morlan Hall lounge & courtyards
πŸ“–The Henley & Pralle-Sodaro Hall study lounges
πŸ“–The Henley Hall Cheverton Commons Courtyards
πŸ“–The Glass Hall lounges, study rooms, & courtyards
πŸ“–The Sandhu lounges & study rooms
πŸ“–The Chapman Court clubhouse & courtyard
πŸ“–Chapman Grand lobby & courtyards
πŸ“–The K study lounges & courtyard
πŸ“–The Panther Village clubhouse

If you have a favorite study spot, drop it in the comments below! By

Join the Dean of Students office on Monday, October 19th from 1-2 pm to learn more about CalFresh benefits, eligibility,...
10/15/2026

Join the Dean of Students office on Monday, October 19th from 1-2 pm to learn more about CalFresh benefits, eligibility, and other support. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

10/15/2026

Happy Thursday Panthers!!
Meet your First Year Experience Peer Advisors (or FYEPAs)
Keep an eye out for their weekly emails to you or stop by Davis Community Center during drop-in hours. They offer guidance and advice on academics, Chapman life, and general support. They are all so ecstatic to meet with you!!

Congratulations to Will from  for being our third RA Spotlight!🌟🐾Will is a Film & Television Production major with an em...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to Will from for being our third RA Spotlight!🌟🐾

Will is a Film & Television Production major with an emphasis in Production Design, minoring in Environmental Science!!😎

Some of his hobbies include intramural soccer, traveling (he studied abroad in Seville, Spain!), playing guitar, and being a member of Snow Club. πŸ‚βš½βœˆ

"My favorite part of being an RA is serving as an outlet for residents during this super exciting and transformative period in their lives. It's so special to see growth in real time." πŸ”†

Our First Year Experience Peer Advisors will be hosting a Pumpkins & Perseverance event on October 23rd at Morlan Courty...
10/12/2026

Our First Year Experience Peer Advisors will be hosting a Pumpkins & Perseverance event on October 23rd at Morlan Courtyard from 2 pm - 4 pm.

Join us for painting pumpkins and setting goals & intentions for the rest of the semester! πŸŽƒ

Happy Thursday, Panthers! As midterm season fast approaches, you may be experiencing feelings of self-doubt or insecurit...
10/08/2026

Happy Thursday, Panthers! As midterm season fast approaches, you may be experiencing feelings of self-doubt or insecurity, but you're not alone! Here are some wise words from our FYEPA, Duncan, on how to navigate such feelings.

If you'd like some extra support during this time, please reach out to friends, Student Psychological Counseling Services, or chat with your FYEPAs. We're all here to help and support you in achieving great things at Chapman!

Best of luck on your midterms, Panthers!🐾

Our second RA Spotlight of the Year: RA Cassidy from Sandhu Residence Center!✨🎭🐾Cassidy is a senior BFA Theatre Performa...
10/07/2026

Our second RA Spotlight of the Year: RA Cassidy from Sandhu Residence Center!✨🎭🐾

Cassidy is a senior BFA Theatre Performance major, minoring in Documentary and first year RA!🀩 She's been acting since she was six and is apart of and .

"My favorite part of acting is diving into the character and exploring everything I can about them so I can truly embody them. Acting teaches me so much about the uniqueness of humans!" πŸ’«

Stay cool this weekend with the ABC's of your AC!πŸ”†πŸ˜ŽπŸŒˆRemember these few tips to keep your AC in the best condition. Happy...
10/03/2026

Stay cool this weekend with the ABC's of your AC!πŸ”†πŸ˜ŽπŸŒˆ

Remember these few tips to keep your AC in the best condition. Happy weekend, panthers!πŸ„πŸŒŸ

Everyone say hello to our FIRST RA Spotlight of the Year: RA Trinity from Chapman Court!✨πŸͺ©πŸΎ Trinity is a sophomore BFA S...
09/30/2026

Everyone say hello to our FIRST RA Spotlight of the Year: RA Trinity from Chapman Court!✨πŸͺ©πŸΎ

Trinity is a sophomore BFA Screen Acting major, and first year RA!🀩 She's played tennis since she was three and enjoys traveling, her favorite part being that she can experience many different cultures.

"My favorite thing part about being an RA is being the person that people go to for help."

Along with being an RA, Trinity is apart of πŸ’«

Address

625 N Grand Street/Davis Community Center 2nd Floor
Orange, CA
92866

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17149976603

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