Discover Brandman

Built on Chapman University's century-and-a-half legacy of academic excellence, Brandman University, formerly Chapman University College, is a private, non-profit, regionally accredited university that provides a quality education to working adults - online and at 26 campuses throughout California and Washington. Part of the Chapman University System, Brandman offers 52 undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs in Business, Arts and Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, and Education.

Coachella Valley Campus

In the heart of Palm Desert, Brandman’s Coachella Valley Campus is conveniently located adjacent to Palm Desert High School in the Berger Foundation Building and has been serving working students for over 37 years! Brandman classes are taught using a blend of on-campus and online instruction. Once a week, you will meet with your classmates and instructor for valuable face-to-face class time. During the rest of the week, you will be engaged in the course via some form of online assignment and/or group work to discuss assigned material and collaborate with your peers.

The iDEAL™ Benefits

The Brandman iDEAL™ stands for Instructional Design for Engaged Adult Learning. The program combines cutting edge curricula with the latest digital innovations to make learning more engaging, and far more effective.

A transformed learning experience moving from a classroom-based static and singular experience to one that is more dynamic, collaborative and independent of geography.
Learning becomes a living experience, integrating real-world issues and current events into each class.
An 8 week accelerated course of study, allowing the completion of additional units in an academic year.