Days Until Homecoming:
October 2 – 3, 2026
Join us for Chapman’s Homecoming Weekend!
Reconnect with your fellow Panthers, show your support for current students and celebrate everything that makes Chapman feel like home.
Homecoming Schedule
9:30 a.m.
Estate Planning 101 (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
No matter your age or stage of life, a well-crafted estate plan is a gift of peace for your loved ones.
Join Michael Simon (JD ’00), respected estate planning attorney and longtime Chapman presenter, for a practical introduction to wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, beneficiary designations, and strategies to avoid common mistakes.
Learn how to protect your family, honor your wishes, and create a lasting legacy with confidence. Receive a helpful guide, too.
Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 101
10 a.m.
Master Class: School of Communication (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
Learn AI from the mind shaping how Chapman teaches it. Join Professor Erik Linstead — architect of the School of Communication’s new AI Minor- for an exclusive Master Class on how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of communication.
Don’t miss this rare, up-close look at where the field is headed next.
Saturday, October 3 from 10 – 11 a.m.
Argyros Forum, Room 208
11 a.m.
Dodge College trustee professor Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage and host of its Awards Chatter podcast, will speak about this year’s Oscar race and what a modern-day Oscar campaign looks like.
Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios
11 a.m.
Master Class: From Schmid to Scrubs: Chapman Alumni Making an Impact in Healthcare (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
Curious about careers in medicine? Join us on the McCardle Steps for a panel featuring Pre-Health Advisor Randy Zuniga and Chapman alumni in healthcare, who will explore pre-health pathways and share their professional experiences.
Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
McCardle Steps, Keck Center for Science and Engineering
11 a.m.
Master Class: “Hello!” and “Welcome!”: The Opening Number in Musicals (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
A musical’s opening number introduces its world through music, dance, costumes, and lighting, setting the tone for everything that follows. In this talk, we’ll explore how opening numbers shape audience expectations, reflect the era in which a musical was created, and reveal the writers’ social messages.
We’ll watch and discuss scenes from Hamilton, Cabaret, Cats, and Come from Away. Everyone is welcome—even those who think musicals are a little silly!
Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bertea Hall 109, Choral Room
11 a.m.
The Role of an Executor/Trustee (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
The role of executor or trustee carries significant legal and financial responsibilities. Join R. Zebulon Law, well-known estate planning attorney and lecturer at Chapman’s Fowler School of Law, for an overview of the duties involved in administering an estate or trust.
Learn how to work effectively with advisors and beneficiaries, avoid common pitfalls, and fulfill your responsibilities with confidence, care, and peace of mind.
Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 104
11 a.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Azusa Pacific
The women’s soccer team hosts new conference-member Azusa Pacific.
Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ernie Chapman Stadium
12 p.m.
Homecoming at The Hilbert (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
Join us for a free, drop-in event in the museum courtyard! Reconnect with fellow Panthers, create something memorable at our hands-on craft station, and enjoy a relaxed outdoor gathering.
Visitors can take photos at a museum-themed photo opportunity and participate in creative activities, including making a beaded bracelet or designing a postcard. Blank postcards and a guided “How to Draw a Panther” activity will be available, allowing guests to create their own personalized, mail-ready Panther postcards.
Complimentary snacks and water will be provided while supplies last. No registration is required. Stop by, get creative, and celebrate Homecoming with the museum community!
Saturday, October 3 from 12 – 2 p.m.
Hilbert Museum of California Art: 167 N. Atchison St. Orange, CA
12 p.m.
Drop by the First Generation and Promising Futures House located at 537 Glassell and enjoy a tour of the house and brunch!
Saturday, October 3 from 12 – 2 p.m.
First Generation and Promising Futures House: 537 N. Glassell Street, Orange
12 p.m.
Join us for a screening of Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, an intimate documentary of the author, educator and humanitarian whose life’s work against global injustice was inspired by his experiences as a prisoner in Auschwitz and Buchenwald.
After the film, stay for a discussion with one of the film’s producers, Patti Askwith Kenner, a member of Chapman University’s Parent & Family Leadership Council.
Saturday, October 3 from 12 – 3 p.m.
Digital Media Arts Center Screening Room
1 p.m.
Stop by Dodge College’s Career Center to meet staff Joseph Rosenberg, Susie Landau Finch, Abby Palmer, and Mickey Duzdevich. Learn more about how their team helps both current students and alumni navigate the complexities of the industry.
Want to know how to build a stand-out resume? What does it take to secure a top internship? And which festivals are right for my film? They’ve got the answers. While you’re there, learn about Dodge’s free career development events.
Saturday, October 3 from 1- 2:30 p.m.
Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios
2 p.m.
Master Class: Disney’s California Artists: The Hidden History of the Masters Behind the Magic (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
Join Mary Platt, director of Chapman University’s acclaimed Hilbert Museum, for an engaging exploration of the extraordinary California artists behind Disney’s magic.
Meet the painters and illustrators—from Mary Blair and Tyrus Wong to Eyvind Earle, Phil Dike and Walt Peregoy—whose artistry transformed animation and left a lasting mark on both Disney and California art.
Saturday, October 3 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Burra Family Community Room, Hilbert Museum of California Art
2 p.m.
Dr. Andrew Hooyman, Associate Professor in Physical Therapy will explore how digital health technologies are reshaping dementia care. Join us as we discuss these new innovative health strategies.
Saturday, October 3 from 2 – 3 p.m.
Beckman Hall, Room 104
2 p.m.
The library’s exhibits tell of the individual lives affected, and all too often ended, by the Holocaust. A briefcase used to carry false documents for Jewish children in hiding; a poem written by a boy in Terezin; a first edition of “The Diary of Anne Frank”, all transform history into stories through which we can engage and learn.
Saturday, October 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Samueli Library, Leatherby Libraries Room 404
2:15 p.m.
Want to hire a star? Better still, make your own! This interactive session with Professor Russell Boast, the former president of the Casting Society of America, will teach students everything they need to know about the magic and mystery of assembling the perfect cast — a must-attend workshop for all aspiring actors, writers, directors and producers.
Saturday, October 3 from 2:15- 3:15 p.m.
Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios
3 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Azusa Pacific
The women’s volleyball team hosts new conference-member Azusa Pacific.
Saturday, October 3 from 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Hutton Sports Center
3 p.m.
All current and former Honors students, along with their families, are cordially invited to attend our casual Homecoming reception.
Saturday, October 3 from 3 – 4 p.m.
DeMille Hall, “Squaretunda”
3 p.m.
Homecoming Tailgate Extravaganza (SOLD OUT)
Join us in the Piazza leading up to the big game! We’ll be celebrating with food, drinks and a variety of live entertainment.
Saturday, October 3 from 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Attallah Piazza
3 p.m.
Flu Shots and Health Screening
Get this year’s flu shot for free at Homecoming! Chapman University School of Pharmacy, with support from City of Hope, is offering complimentary flu shots to help keep our campus and community healthy.
Stop by while supplies last.
Saturday, October 3 from 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Chapman Plaza
5 p.m.
Pete’s Student & Alumni Bash (SOLD OUT)
A standby line will be available and guests will be admitted based on capacity.
Current students and alumni are invited to enjoy an evening of connection, entertainment, and Panther pride. Reconnect at milestone reunions, enjoy student and alumni performances, games and activities, and get special Homecoming swag. There’s something for every Panther to enjoy!
Saturday, October 3 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Argyros Forum Student Union
7 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game (SOLD OUT)
A standby line at the Home side (Gray Victory Way) will be open starting at 4:30 p.m. on gameday. Any available tickets will be sold closer to game time.
The football team hosts SCIAC opponent Whittier College.
Saturday, October 3 from 7 – 10:00 p.m.
Ernie Chapman Stadium
7:30 p.m.
Experience Shakespeare’s classic comedy recontextualized for a modern audience.
Exploring gender and conformity through the high stakes world of High School Cheer and Wrestling this production promises to be a refreshing and poignant take on the classic tale.
Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Waltmar Theatre
Come Home to #ChapmanU
From Schmid Gate to Memorial Lawn, we want to know what makes Chapman feel like home to you! Share a picture of a favorite spot or Chapman memory on Instagram and tag it #chapmanu.
Select photos will be featured on Chapman’s main Instagram page and Chapman Alumni page for the Chapman community to see. Let’s all come home together, even while we’re apart!