Jessie – congratulations on starting your first semester at Chapman! Dad and I are so excited to share in your adventures as you embark on this amazing time in your life. You’re right where you’re supposed to be & we’re… Read more “Annie Bjork”

Welcome to the Panther Family! This is your home and we are your family! Get involved, take advantage of all our resources, and never hesistate to reach out when you need help. Paws Up!

Hi New Panther! I am so excited that you are starting your journey at Chapman University! I love teaching in Sociology and it is such an honor to know that so many students want to come to this beautiful campus.… Read more “Diana Robles”

Welcome to Chapman! We’re glad to have you here. Joining mid-academic year can be challenging, but I can assure you that this is a challenging time for all of us–students who started in the fall, students returning in the fall,… Read more “Chris Kim”

Sam, Here’s to your freshman year, starting Spring 2021 aka now. You and your classmates (and professors!) have had more twists & turns than an RPG, but we know you’re up to the challenge. Love always, your parents

Dear Future Panthers. On behalf of all of us at the Fish Interfaith Center, we look forward to supporting your health and well-being — physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Most of all, I want you to know that we believe… Read more “Dr. Jay Kumar”

Take advantage of office hours for professors. Most are happy to talk to students about the class and share their knowledge to help you grow. Get as involved as you can with student organizations. Doing so will help you network,… Read more “James Moore”

To: Reegan “My Giuseppe” May your life at Chapman be a Blessing and the Happiest as it was to me! Make the Best choices possible and remember God’s Way is the Best Way! Stay Safe and Never Let Go of… Read more “Jacqueline Bond”

Welcome to Chapman University, and best wishes to the adventure of your college experience. While my college experience is a very distant memory, I am confident that your life at Chapman will open you to a new world of possibilities,… Read more “Allan Brooks”

Hi Chapman panthers, Welcome to Chapman! I highly encourage you to attend office hours on a regular basis to get to know your professors and students taking the courses. I also suggest that you to be an active participant during… Read more “Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith”

Welcome new Panthers!! Almost four decades ago, I arrived at Chapman College as a new foreign student from Africa. I was only supposed to stay for four years and go back to Nigeria after obtaining my degree. However, along the… Read more “Adey Oyenuga”

Welcome to Chapman! My advice is to say ‘yes’ to at least one opportunity that is outside of your comfort zone, whether it be a club meeting, a study group, or an event hosted by a campus department. This is… Read more “Kayla Wiechert”

Two feet in- do everything here with two feet in, allowing yourself to dive deep into learning experiences that will grow and change you for the better. This is an unconventional start to your time at Chapman but the community… Read more “Catie Woodward”

To the incoming Chapman Student Body, I would like to wish you all good luck on the upcoming year. This will be a year like no other with difficult challenges that lie ahead but there is no doubt in my… Read more “Michael Kelley”

We are here for you.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.
This a great university that cares.
I wish you success. Dr Amer El-Ahraf
Arabic Language
Department… Read more “Amer El-Ahraf”

We help each other at Chapman. Every student has an individual story that brought you to Chapman and trajectory for the future. We want your educational experience to complement your background and fit your needs. We value what you bring… Read more “Tom Campbell”

Welcome to Chapman University! I am really proud of the education offered to undergraduates here by the English Department. As faculty advisor of the Chapman literary journal Calliope, I promise that you will find thoughtful readers for your creative work… Read more “Brian Glaser”

Dear Panthers, welcome to Chapman University! Wishing you all the best as your embark on this new journey, Chapman is a great university and you have a great cohort of incoming students along with you. As a former student of… Read more “Monica Shukla-Belmontes”

Keep up the spirit, everyone! We get through things TOGETHER. GO CU

As a Chapman alumni and current staff member, I am delighted to welcome you to the Chapman family. To our incoming Dodge students, we look forward to seeing all of the wonderful stories you will tell during your time here.… Read more “Priscilla Campos”

Welcome to Chapman! – You will find an amazing, and supportive community here. We are excited for the return of students during this unusual and difficult time. It isn’t the same without our students on campus. I hope you find… Read more “Cindy Graves”

Welcome to the Chapman Family!!!

Welcome to the Chapman Family! As I write this, classes are being held almost completely online. By the time you read this, hopefully, in person instruction will have resumed. Regardless of what is happening, my advice is the same: Take… Read more “Kimberly Greenhall”

You are amazing! Welcome to the Chapman family. We are so glad to have you here. Many blessings and support for your new, exciting journey!

As a freshman Panther myself, I’d like to welcome you to a community the likes of which I have never previously experienced. After over three decades in higher education in two continents and four countries, I feel like I’m finely… Read more “Michael Ibba”

Welcome to the Chapman Family. This is a place where you can learn as much outside of the classroom as inside. I encourage you to get involved in student organizations, attend programs and explore. Even in a virtual environment there… Read more “Michael Keyser”

Congratulations, Sean! You did it! You kept your post-it promise and are off to college. Study hard, have fun and don’t forget to call home. We miss you already, but can’t wait to see the places you’ll go. Lots of… Read more “Teresa Jeffry”

To: Gregory L. Skaggs On behalf of our family and myself I would like to congratulate and welcome our youngest in the entire family to the
Chapman Family! We are so proud of you… today and always! Go and… Read more “Carol SanRoman Skaggs”

Welcome Panthers! As a staff member from Student Engagement, we are eager to welcome you to our community and provide you with a variety of robust virtual programs and services to enhance your student experience and sense of community! Looking… Read more “Karla Monterrey”

We are all so excited to welcome you to the Chapman Family and are honored you have entrusted Chapman University with your education. I advise all of you to find your fit here at Chapman. There are so many ways… Read more “Sheryl Boyd”

Welcome to the Chapman family! You couldn’t have made a better decision on where to pursue your higher education. Chapman is a welcoming and nurturing university community, and you will find the faculty to be supportive and invested in your… Read more “Dr. Lawrence “LB” Brown”

On behalf of Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, I’d like to wish a very warm welcome to all Spring 2021 admits! I hope that the pandemic is under control soon so you can get the full Chap experience…because… Read more “Monica Cataldo”

Welcome Incoming Students!I hope that your transition to our campus is both safe and joyful.
There are so many wonderful opportunities to grow within a culture of respect and support.
For over ten years, I’ve had the pleasure… Read more “Tomas Tamayo”

Incoming Panthers, we are so glad you’re here!! Welcome to the Chapman Family, and I hope you will take full advantage, when we are able to re-open all the arts venues fully, of all the wonderful arts opportunities that Chapman… Read more “Mary Platt”

Hello, Brave Ones! Welcome to Chapman, New Students! We are so happy to have you join us.

I cannot imagine dealing with this situation when I was your age. Your generation has survived and thrived in an unprecedented environment. Do not let my generation or those before us tell you that you are lesser or not good… Read more “Ryan Allen”

Hello, A few words, for you at the start. I know–we all know–that this is a terrible time in so many ways, but the very fact that you’re here makes powerful testimony already about your adventurous spirit and your courage.… Read more “Richard Bausch”

Congratulations on joining the Chapman family! Looking forward to seeing you on campus in the not-too-distant future and perhaps in one of my classes some day. Starting college is a big step and make the most of the experience not… Read more “Niklas Myhr”

Welcome to Chapman! We are so excited to have you here. Take advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities Chapman has to offer you and get involved! Reach out for support when you need it and enjoy this truly life-changing… Read more “Jess Barber”

Welcome to the Chapman Family! We’re so excited for you to join this amazing community and hope to see you in person soon.

On behalf of the Faculty Senate, I welcome you to spring semester at Chapman! Please know that your faculty are dedicated to delivering a high quality, personalized education of distinction, regardless of the circumstances. Do not hesitate to reach out… Read more “Alison McKenzie”

Welcome to the Chapman family! As the Career Advisor for the School of Communication, I invite you to participate in all the opportunities for career discovery, internships, community service, and club activities. Please ask for the support you need to… Read more “Nance Rosen”

Welcome back Panthers!! Last year was like no other and this year seems to feel like much of the same, but we all look forward to seeing each other again soon! If you are new to Chapman or finishing your… Read more “Andrew Harman”

Panthers, We welcome you to the family and are so sorry this is not the in-person experience we all had imagined for you. Please know that we are so very excited to have you as part of Chapman University and… Read more “Sandra Robbie”

Welcome to Chapman. There will be so much to explore in the physical campus when we are finally able to be together, but know that there are chaplains here virtually NOW to listen and support you in your Chapman journey.… Read more “Nancy Brink”

CONGRATULATIONS on becoming part of our Chapman University family. We cannot wait for you to begin your journey here at Chapman. You are in great hands, you have our full support, understanding and above all, safety and friendship. We are… Read more “Jeanie Randazzo”

Welcome New Panthers! We’re so excited to have you joining the Chapman Family 🙂
As a staff member in the Office of Residence Life and First Year Experience, I can personally attest to how AMAZING our Orientation Leaders and… Read more “Joe Koluder”

Know that this time will be memorable no matter what. One day things will get back to “normal.” But I think this time will make us appreciate more what we have and what we are able to do. Be a… Read more “Joann King”

Dear Freshmen and Transfer Students: Congratulations on making it into Chapman!!! We may be online, but don’t let that deter you from being able to make friends, collaborate with your fellow students, challenge yourself, and spark your creativity. Teachers and… Read more “Courtney Foster”

Congratulations! Welcome to Chapman and “chaptown”! Of course: work hard and study, but also have fun and reach out to other students, inside and outside of your major. There are so many people to meet and adventures to have.

We’re so excited to welcome you to Chapman! First as a student, then faculty member & now administrator, I keep coming back to the Chapman campus – a place so full of life, vibrancy of expression and grounded by such… Read more “Peter Westenhofer”

“A Song of Spring” by Margaret Clark, 1905, from All Weathers A song of Spring,
When grief grows light,
And everything
Is glad and bright,
When pleasures wake
And buds unfold,
We also take… Read more “Kristin Campbell”

It’s been a wild ride for all of us. Learn to forgive yourself, and adjust expectations of self to a realistic situation. Keep striving, we’re almost there!

Welcome to the Chapman family! Looking forward to hearing about your career journey and supporting you along the way. We’ve got your back!

Chapman is going to give you everything you need to conquer the real world and more! make sure to take advantage of your time here because no matter what the environment, you will have a chance to find your calling… Read more “mackenzie baumert”

When we left campus last March, and began teaching remotely, I promised my students that I would work constantly and consistently to uphold the top tier education they was promised when they came to Chapman. On Zoom I asked students… Read more “Michael Nehring”

Welcome to the Chapman Family! We are so happy you have joined us and want you to know no matter what faculty or staff you come across, we all have one goal in common- to make sure you have a… Read more “Samantha Aronson”

Welcome to college! There are a lot of conceptions and pressures about what college has to be, but on the most fundamental level, this is what I recommend: start discovering who you are. Not who your parents or friends or… Read more “Shayna Sternin”

Freshman: don’t try to cram all GE’s as early as possible (after 2nd semester fresh. year) bc music school will ramp up quickly hitting sophomore year.
Sign up for tutors early in the semester (like for Theory I/2)
… Read more “Evan Frangesh”

Welcome to Chapman University! Best wishes for a fulfilling learning experience this Spring term. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding your Math &/or Physics courses. Remember to be kind to yourself and sleep whenever… Read more “Dana Dacier”

Welcome to Chapman University! We are so excited to have you as part of our Chapman Family. You are going to LOVE being a student here. As the Vice President of Career and Professional Development, I want to encourage you… Read more “Jo Bandy”

Welcome to the Chapman Family! We are so excited to have you. While this Orientation may look different than we all had hoped, it is my wish that you make the most of it. Attend all the virtual events possible!… Read more “Janelle Farkas”

Choosing Chapman University was a great decision on your part, and I just wanted to offer each and every one of our incoming students the very best. The Leatherby Libraries is here to support your academic success by providing top… Read more “Kevin Ross”

Congratulations Madison Welborn we’re so proud of you…here’s wishing you the best academic year ever as you kick off your year at Chapman as a freshman!

We know it’s been a difficult year. Very different from all the past due to COVID-19. I know you have been anxious and ready to start this school year regardless of all that’s been going on around us and I… Read more “Eve Tamos”

Dear Bella and all of your new incoming freshmen friends, You have not had an ordinary graduation from high school or beginning of college. And I can see how hard it is on you. And I can also see how… Read more “Carrie Birkhofer”

To Isabel and the class of 2024- you are so strong and reslient! You will overcome and be great!

Gabe, and all 2024 Panthers: You’ve got this! Love, Mom

We are so excited that we are finally “here”. Joining us from a distance isn’t how we expected to start this year, but we are confident that you will quickly become valued members of our Chapman Family. I’m looking forward… Read more “Marcela Mejia Martinez”

Dear Class of 2024 (and especially to our Ava) Although this is a crazy first semester, don’t let it negatively impact your experience. You are at an incredible university and it won’t be long before you are able to participate… Read more “Jacquie Bailey”

Panthers, you got this! You may be starting the school year differently than the previous years or unlike anything that you have known. Know that we are here for you. Do not hesitate to reach out when you need help.… Read more “Ming Wright”

Annika Krein we’re so proud of our new Panther! Can’t wait to see what you and the other Animation majors do over the next four years. PAWS UP!

You don’t have to meet your best friend this weekend. You might not even meet them this year — that’s ok! Everyone is trying to figure out who they are right now. Try to talk to a person as different… Read more “Carolynn S”

Kierra Koehn — Congratulations!! You have accomplished so much in your short 18 years and today you are set to embark on the next chapter of your life — college! While your freshman year isn’t starting in the traditional way,… Read more “Debra Koehn”

Camilla Acosta, your family is very proud of you!

Hello Class of 2024 and welcome to Chapman University! A special welcome my daughter Jordyn, of whom I am so proud! This may be the most unforgettable year yet, but the entire Chapman Family is here for you! You are… Read more “Heidi Lasky”

To Zed – and the Sensational Six in his house – You’ve Got This! Have a fantastic first semester and keep filming! – The Friedmans

Good luck to the class of 2024!! And a special shout out to Lily Lerner!

Mason Cazalet You’ve got this. Live, learn, question, believe, love, break through. And share it with the world. Love, Mom

Jackson, watching you learn and grow into the intelligent and independent young man you’ve become has been one of my greatest joys. You are a natural born leader with a strong moral compass and a great sense of humor. Cheers… Read more “Cynthia Ignatuk”

Although I won’t be seeing your faces in person for the Welcome Celebration, I look forward to planning your Commencement in just a few short years! You will surely be a class to remember! Welcome to Chapman!

Welcome to the Panther Family, Class of 2024! I am thrilled to welcome you to Chapman as both a proud alum and staff member. Your Chapman experience will be full of extraordinarily fun times, challenging times, and sometimes very mundane… Read more “Nicole Nungaray”

All of you are so amazing for powering through and getting accepted at Chapman. Good luck to all of you! Teresa you are the love of my life and the beat of my heart. You will crush this as you… Read more “Ken Whitmore”

“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.” William… Read more “John Nielsen”

To our newest students, Enjoy your first semester! Make new friends, try new things, and seek happiness in everything you do. But it’s okay if it’s not the magical college experience you dreamed it would be. You’re living through an… Read more “Jessica Stossel”

Good luck class of 2024. Remember, life is like a CAMERA: just focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, take another shot. You’ve got this! We are proud of… Read more “Cohen Family”

Kaitlyn – Welcome to the Chapman family. Enjoy every moment of this new journey and all of the great opportunities in front of you as a Panther!

To Megan and all the incoming class of 2024 near and far…we couldn’t be prouder for all the resilience you have shown this year. Now shine! You’ve got this! Don’t let this pandemic take anything away from your past or… Read more “Karen and Steve Wise”

Ivria, we’re excited for everything you’ll learn while you’re a student at Dodge and we hope you’ll use your education to make the world a better place! Love, Mom & Dad

Kate! Here’s to the start of a new and amazing term at Chapman – have fun and enjoy every moment! We love you so much!!!! Mim and Did

Have a great freshman year, Megan!

To the class of 2024, you are unlike any other freshman class in history. You were not expecting that your first steps on campus, into your first dorm room and through your first college class would not be happening at… Read more “Deanna and Steve Bernsen”

Kate Sheafor – all of your hard work has brought you to this place. Enjoy your time at Chapman, take advantage of every opportunity, and continue to learn from all of your successes and failures.

Erasmia Reynolds: We are so excited to see you grow over the next four years at Chapman. We know that this year has not been exactly what you expected, but you continue to make the best of all of the… Read more “Kristina Reynolds”

To the Dodge Creative Producers of 2024, good luck on this next adventure! If you can learn how to cultivate and produce stories in a pandemic, you can do anything!!!

We want to wish the best of luck. I know you were looking forward going to Orange County. We love you!

Isabel Edwards!!!! Good luck this year and the four years coming!!! You will rock with all your Chapman 2024 peers! ❤️❤️❤️ Mom

Dear Mikayla, Daddy and I are so proud of you! Moving to the west coast is a big deal and doing this in the middle of a pandemic is so brave. You have worked very hard to follow your dreams… Read more “Mikayla Kitsopoulos”

Kiki- Dad and I are so excited for you, starting this new phase of your life! We are so proud of you and know that you will approach it with your usual determination, passion and enthusiasm-qualities that no doubt will… Read more “Christian DrMarco”

Alex- We know this isn’t how you pictured your first year of college, however you are ready to meet the challenge! Embrace this new adventure, stay positive and look for all of the good. Go Panthers! Love, Mom and Dad

Hi Incoming Freshman, You Got This! One of the best pieces of advice given to me my freshman year of college was to Trust My Gut. Don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself or someone else even if it’s… Read more “Alexandra Miller”

Wishing the Class of 2024 a wonderful first year at Chapman University. To my daughter Nicole Birch, your success story is waiting to be written. I have great faith in your ability to thrive in this new environment. Learn with… Read more “Elizabeth Birch”

I cannot imagine how challenging it is to be starting this academic journey in a time of great distress and uncertainty. I can, however, speak confidently of Chapman’s preparedness in creating an environment, even virtually, that is increasingly committed to… Read more “Tryphena Yeboah”

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” Michael Jordan

Audrey K and the Class of 2024, At times, it seemed like the doors you were expecting to open were closing on your face. Yet you have endured and learned to reach for new hope. Now, you have opened the… Read more “Joo-Hee Yi”

Paws up for Panthers starting their college journey at an unprecedented time… your class will make history and do great things because your college start was forged in fire!

Welcome to the Chapman Family! While it may not be the beginning you expected, your Chapman journey can take you through rewarding, fulfilling, and exciting experiences! Remember to try new things, find opportunities to get involved, and take advantage of… Read more “Chris Hutchison”

Hi Grace!! Just wAnted to let you know that I am so proud of you and excited for you to start your Chapman experience!! Do not let Covid dampen your enthusiasm because it is going to be beyond great. To… Read more “Grace Taylor”

As the Class of 2024 starts their lives as Panthers, remember that you will always be known as the resilient ones. You have been learning to flow with the sudden changes and learning how to land on your feet. This… Read more “Seemi Memon”

For our daughter, Isabelle, and all incoming Chapman students: embrace this challenge! Each one of you is smart, ingenious, and resilient…let these shine through as you navigate these unique circumstances. We have every confidence you will emerge from this stronger,… Read more “Danielle and Paul Primavera”

Victoria : Wishing you all the best as you start your new journey! College life will look different this year, but take advantage of all your opportunities. We’re so proud of you!

Niko, you’ve got this! I am so very proud of you. I miss you already but I know that you’re destined to do great things. Can’t wait to hear all your stories. Love, mom xox

You’ve got this!

Congratulations, Hayden, on all your accomplishments! We are so proud of you. Although we will miss you so much at home, know that we’re thinking of you daily. We are a text, FaceTime, or a zoom away. Remember to keep… Read more “Karen Mimaki”

Dear Meridian & the Class of 2024, This may not be the traditional start to your college experience but you have four exciting years to work out who you are and how you want to make an impact on the… Read more “Johanne Harrap”

Welcome to the Chapman Family! Your introduction and welcome activities may be a bit different than years before, and not the way we would have chosen to welcome you if we had the choice. We may not have you here… Read more “Sharon Deacon”

Congratulations Henry Portteus and the Class of 2024! Have a great first year and stay safe. We are so proud of all of you! ❤️ The Portteus Family

Anna Morisawa, the roads you take on this journey that is life are not always smooth or perfect. They’re not meant to be. They’re meant to be perfectly imperfect because, within those imperfections, stories are told and memories are made.… Read more “Stacey Morisawa”

Dear students challenges only make us stronger. Without strong winds trees would not have strong roots.

This message is for Ishaan Jain, 2nd year transfer to Chapman: Dear Ishaan, We are so excited you have transferred to Chapman! We were kicked that you would be so much closer to us now (didn’t realize you’d actually be… Read more “Vivek Jain”

Dear Amy, Your plans may have been alter but your Creator has not changed. Allow yourself to be amazed at the great things that will come your way. In order to have a flower or a tree the seed will… Read more “Evelyn Portillo”

Message for Ashton Titus. Congratulations Ashton! Entering Chapman University is a exciting new chapter in your life and one that we know you will excel at. It will be fun, challenging and stressful at times but that’s what helps you… Read more “Daria and Dean Eppley”

When I wrote the dedication for Anna Pragnell’s Gig Harbor High senior page a year ago, I never imagined how prophetic it would be; “To Our Sunshine Girl, Keep chasing your big dreams but don’t be discouraged if the path… Read more “Alison Pragnell”

Dear Natalia, As you embark in this new stage of your young life far from home, we know that you will find the strength to persevere, the wisdom to make good decisions, the courage to explore and the love to… Read more “Alfredo and Elisa Garcia”

Welcome to our newest Panthers, or as I like to call you all “Future Alumni.” I am excited to see you start your incredible journey here at Chapman and I hope that despite this unusual start to your Freshman year,… Read more “Andi Doddridge”

Amazing author Roald Dahl once said, “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” Congratulations on embarking on a new adventure! One that will be full of learning, leadership, discovery, and friendship that will set you… Read more “Jolene Haley”

Remember that the essence of education is not to stuff you with facts but to help you discover your uniqueness, to teach you to develop it, & then show you how to give it away!! Embrace today… God Bless you… Read more “Gloria Ortega”

The Chapman Experience is truly special. While we’re in this adjusted period, remember to make an extra effort to engage with others and be a part of the conversation. As the class of 2024, YOU are mapping out new paths… Read more “David Moore”

Good luck and wishing everybody a safe healthy year! Go panthers!

Class of 2024–congratulations! I am in awe of the leadership and resilience your generation continues to show time and time again. Welcome to the Chapman Family, Panthers! We are so lucky to have you.

Welcome Class of 2024 to Chapman University & Crean College. I look forward to the next four years together!!

Samantha Kurtz you rock dodge college and Chapman university. So proud!!!! Love you so much. Love, mom

Bryson, I am extremely proud of you! I hope your freshman year goes exceedingly well. I know you will have a fabulous learning experience, not only in your classes but as you grow and learn who you are as a… Read more “Tracey de Ruyter”

Wishing Elise Anderson and all Chapman students a happy and successful year. Wishing you all the best.

To our next generation of leaders and class of fellow Panthers, these are certainly some unique times you (we all) face ourselves in. However, this is also an opportunity to do something that no other incoming class has gone through… Read more “Garrett Aanestad”

I wish you a warm welcome to this great university you are joining. You have our good thoughts and prayers as you enter this new chapter in your life. I hope you enjoy your time here and learn much.

We love you, Colette Tagayun! Your dad and I are very proud of you — we hope your college years at Chapman are amazing! Go Panthers!

I would like to welcome Antony Post to the world of higher education! May your eyes and mind continue to open along with your heart.

Congratulations Nicola! We are so proud of you! You are an awesome Panther! ❤️

Super excited for you Skylar as you start this new adventure at your dream school! You are ready! We are so proud of you! We love you, mom and dad

Although this isn’t at all how you planned or imagined, your daddy and I want to congratulate you on the beginning of your college journey. Make the most of it and continue to be positive and optimistic. We love you… Read more “Yvette Franks”

To this incoming class of panthers, you are resilient! Orientation week is by far my favorite chapman experience, please take full advantage of it! Engage with your orientation leader, get to know them, ask them questions, and don’t be afraid… Read more “Kailie Fagen”

Ashton Titus: we are so proud of how you have handled all the twists and turns of 2020. You’ve displayed such poise and confidence through it all we know you are ready for whatever challenges come your way! We will… Read more “Kori and Dale Titus”

Welcome to the Chapman Family! Wishing you happiness and excitement for your next adventure in life. Be yourself, ask questions and be thankful for these opportunities. There will be good and bad days and that’s ok. Keep having faith in… Read more “Susan Buschhorn”

Best of luck to all of you in your freshman year of college!

Alex Carr – we are so proud of you and look forward to your graduation in May. What a whirlwind of surprises that you have handled so well lately. Enjoy the year! It will go so quickly. Love you, Mom… Read more “Olga Carr”

I’m sure this isn’t how you expected your college experience to start, but I want to emphasize that Chapman is truly special. I know it sounds cliche when people say it is a family but it definitely is. Through this… Read more “Leigh Dimpflmaier”

Welcome Class of 2024! You are approaching the next chapter of your lives in an unprecedented time. Use that energy to propel you toward all the great opportunities Chapman has to offer. I cannot wait to meet your amazing class… Read more “Hung Do”

Good luck, have fun, and don’t forget to call home once in a while!!

Welcome to Chapman! May this unusual start to your academic journey give you the flexibility and adaptability skills that will lead you to an even more fulfilling Chapman adventure. We’re all in this together!

To Camila Loyola: Welcome to your first year at Chapman University where you are surely the only student who was born in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. You are a shining example of the character attribute described below. Best wishes… Read more “John Lewis”

Ashlyn, Study hard and don’t forget to have fun! Love, Mom and Dad

To all of you aspiring to be health professionals, Chapman is here to support you and provide a first class education. Now, more than ever, we appreciate your goals of making a positive impact on public health.

To our newest Panther, Anna Johnson, you’ve got this! We are so proud of you and the entire Class of 2024 for rolling with the punches. Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years will bring. May you continue… Read more “Sue Johnson”

This may not be the normal start to a college career but the unpredictability will make you stronger. Embrace these years and all the experiences and knowledge they will bring. It is the beautiful beginning to the rest of your… Read more “Laura Downey”

Isa and Class of 2024, Many say how challenging and sad this situation brings, that you and many others will be missing out on traditional experiences. If you really think about it, tradition is overrated. The one thing this pandemic… Read more “Rafael Bayona”

Welcome, Students! We are so happy to have you join us. Be strong and courageous!

Student: Hannah Rose Bishop Hannah, you have become an amazing, hard-working, compassionate, bright, sensitive, and caring young lady. Have a great first year at Chapman. I am truly proud of you and look forward to seeing this next bright and… Read more “Nancy Alexi”

Congratulations to the Class of 2024. You guys are pioneers! Thank you for your resilience! To Addison Hudelson specifically – Your family is so proud of you! Join lots of clubs! Learn to surf! Study hard! Make new friends on… Read more “Mary Hudelson”

Welcome class of 2024! While I am certain this is not how you expected to be welcomed to our community, we are so happy you are joining us. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hopefully… Read more “Jarett Guillow”

Hi Rahul, You worked very hard to be here, and I’m thrilled about you starting your first year of college! Enjoy the student life and grab every chance to try something new. Good luck, and don’t forget to have fun… Read more “Deepa Esturi”

Hi Rahul, You worked very hard to be here, and I’m thrilled about you starting your first year of college! Enjoy the student life and grab every chance to try something new. Good luck, and don’t forget to have fun… Read more “Deepa Esturi”

Drew, Even though you’re starting your college journey a little differently than you had expected I know you will be able to have an amazing experience and thrive! I am so proud of you & I look forward to watching… Read more “Terri Bozarth”

Paws Up, Panthers! This may not be the start you planned, but it will be an exciting and memorable one. We’ve been working hard this summer to make your experience an enriching one no matter what the format. Ultimately though,… Read more “Tara Barnhart”

Katie Carder Good Luck to you as you embark on your next journey. Continue to find balance and strive to excel intellectually, artistically, and athletically at Chapman. Your hard work, perseverance, and diligence have helped you get to where you… Read more “Patrice Carder”

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do”- John Wooden You got this Caroline Wiatt and the entire class of 2024! This year will be great in so many ways and I look forward to watching… Read more “Elizabeth Wiatt”

We love you Chase! Hope you have an amazing semester and lots of great learning experiences in your new home! With love, Mom, Dad, Jake, Raleigh, Felix, Mia & Archer

Derek, We can not begin to explain how proud we are of you. You have endured so much, things that are definitely worthy of passing on to your children. We know it may seem like you missed out on significant… Read more “Anna Pak”

Hi Angelface: Things are always working out for you. You are ready for school to learn more about what your true self wants. The remote learning for freshman year is a different start, but we see that Chapman is efforting… Read more “Amanda Moores”

Allison, We are so proud of you! We know you’ll do very well at college. Have a great orientation week. We will always be here to support you!! Love, Mom, Dad and Andrew

Dear Hudson ( Lerner), We are so excited for you and so proud of you. Although this is not the way any of us anticipated your start to college, we wish you success in your classes and making new friends.… Read more “Dayna Lerner”

We are so excited to welcome you into the Chapman family! Wherever you may be located at this time, you are an important member of our community and we want to see you thrive. While you focus on your academic… Read more “Kayla Wiechert”

For my Panther Skye Kirkland-Andrews: “Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager.… Read more “Sherrelle Kirkland-Andrews”

Welcome to the Chapman Family! No one thought your college career would begin like this. There will be moments of frustration and difficulty, but also moments of joy and excitement. One thing is still true about your college experience –… Read more “Michael Keyser”

So proud of you Clarissa! Wishing you a wonderful freshman IES experience! Big Hugs, Your Biggest Fans (Mom, Dad, Ben & Josh)

Remember, the entering class of 1920 (when we were in Los Angeles) couldn’t meet on campus either–the campus was still being built. So they had to meet in a church the whole year. Like the class of 100 years ago,… Read more “Nancy Brink”

As Faculty Senate President, I welcome all of our incoming students, returning students, and transfer students to Chapman. You made a great choice in coming to Chapman this fall and I can assure you that the faculty, staff, and Administration… Read more “Alison McKenzie”

Well quarantine certainly wasn’t how you wanted to spend a year of your college life, was it? The world has a way of throwing unexpected and challenging things your way, but rest assured that this, too, shall pass. Unique challenges… Read more “Megan Faulkner”

The accounting faculty at Chapman welcome all of the incoming 1st year and transfer students! I look forward to meeting you and I think you’ll find the professors at Chapman are always available if you need help, have a question,… Read more “Bruce Dehning”

Dear Panthers, get to know as many other Panthers as possible. Together, create a network of compassionate peers that are there to support each other no matter what happens. I made some close friends during my time at Chapman and… Read more “Loren Diaz”

You all are an amazing group of students, and I know you will be so pleased with your choice this fall to continue your education at Chapman! Having attended Chapman for undergraduate and graduate school, as well as working on… Read more “Laura Dart”

Just because this start is not what you expected, it is still going to be extraordinary. How lucky you are to be starting your Chapman journey with new friends, amazing professors, awesome learning experiences and loads of fun, all yours… Read more “Kimberly Greenhall”

Lucas Zahn,
You are going to be so amazing as a member of Chapman Class of 2024. They are lucky to have you. Though things aren’t as you expected (or anyone did for that matter), I see in this… Read more “Jane Hubert”

Even though it has been stressful throughout the past few months we hope that you are able to enter this new phase of life and still get excited for all of the amazing things to come. This is the beginning… Read more “Stacie Lancaster”

Remy, Very excited for your college adventure. Wish you great success. You never know when I might show up on your doorstep! Love you

REMY SHERMAN…Wishing you a great first year at Chapman! Much love, Lauren ❤️❤️❤️

We are so proud of you! We love you and miss you!! Do great things my girl!

SAM! It’s all for the comedy! Work hard, ask questions, and have fun. You are ready! We love you so very much! ❤️ Mom & Dad, Nate, Lucy 🐶

Dearest Val— In our hearts, you’ll “only be a moment away!” We are so proud of you and are better people bc we know you!! Love and hugs till December! xoxo Ms Degnan & Abby (lil sis!)

Dearest Shefali, We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you as you go through this right of passage into your college career. I know you… Read more “Chhaya Bhakta”

Madee we are so happy for you! You have worked so hard and we are proud beyond measure. Wishing you and the entire Chapman class of 2024 all the best in the coming months. You have experienced a multitude of… Read more “Amy Sabatier”

O’Neil Rudolph, we are so excited for you to begin this new adventure! We know you will make your own path in life and we are so happy you have this opportunity. Whatever you choose to do, wherever you go,… Read more “Tammy Rudolph”

Rebekah, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all your success at Chapman!

We are proud of you Esha. All the best to Class of 2024.

Claire Annino and the entire Class of 2024… you are resilient, you are inspiring and we cannot wait to see what you all accomplish. Be safe. Be smart. Be Panthers!

To my daughter, Camille, and the class of 2024: enjoy and treasure this time in your lives…it is of course not how you imagined or planned but it is your next adventure full of possibilities. New friendships you make, new… Read more “Jaye Marisa Snyder”

Talina, enjoy your college experience. You’ve worked so hard and im so very proud of you. You got this my angel. Love Mommy Go Panthers!!!!!!

Malia Gwen- Best of luck to you as you start this new journey. I know you are starting your freshman year not as we hoped but we are still so excited for you! We love you! Dad, Mom, Kai, Appa… Read more “Myra Gomez”

*VALENTYNA SIMON* Congratulations!! You did it!! Babci & I are so very proud of you for all that you have done to get you to this point in your life! We support you & we love you so much!! You… Read more “Laurie Czyzewski”

Alivia, We wish you all the best on your freshman journey! “If no mistakes you have made, losing you are. A different game you should play.” –Love, Dad, Mom, and Alex

Sophie we are so proud of you! #Panther2024

Dear Maia, We are so excited for you to begin this new chapter of continued education and adventure at Chapman! May you know that although the circumstances are a little different than we had hoped , this is but a… Read more “Tania Mills”

To Greg T and the resilient class of 2024 – we are proud of your grit and determination in the face of unique challenges. You guys are making history. Let the amazing memories begin!

Dear Nathan, Spread your wings and fly. We love you! Mom and Dad

Keep going Benny!

To our son George Gerontides (and entire Class of 2024)- Enjoy your college experience. Even though you are starting school differently than any of us could have imaged, we believe that there will be a silver lining. We’ve all gained… Read more “Angela Stathopoulos-Gerontides”

Cory Anthony Faison, you are embarking on a new journey! Don’t be afraid to take the shot or take a leap of faith on the pathway to your dreams. You are beautifully brilliant…trust yourself. Love Dad, Mom Ariel & Skye

You have all the skills and were born for this moment. Do your best work. Be your best self. I can’t wait to see what you create! Lead on Class of 2024!!

Welcome to Chapman! You’re going to love it here! 🙂