Mission :
The vision of Chapman University is served by committing to the following mission:

The mission of Chapman University is to provide a personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens.

Vision :
Chapman University will be a preeminent university engaged in distinguished liberal arts and professional programs that are interconnected, reach beyond the boundaries of the classroom and work towards developing the whole person: the intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of life.

Values :
Chapman University is a learning community dedicated to the following core values that define the university's character and help guide the actions of its members:
 
- Value the dignity of every person by treating people with civility and respect;
- Act with integrity and accept personal responsibility for our actions;
- Live a life of services to others;
- Undertake the search for truth and meaning through critical thinking and
the never-ending pursuit of knowledge and creative expression;
- Engage in and promote an atmosphere of open and honest communication with others;
- Seek a just and caring community that embraces a diversity of ideas and
experiences.