What is Seaver College?
Seaver College is the undergraduate school of Pepperdine
University. When a student graduates, his/her diploma will state
Pepperdine University.
Do I need to have a personal interview?
Pepperdine University does not offer personal interviews with an admission
counselor. However, we do offer on-campus information sessions. These
45-minute sessions, which will be conducted in Stauffer Chapel, are
intended to give visitors a personal look at Pepperdine University
and inform them about the admission process. Guests will also have
the opportunity to have their questions answered by an admission
counselor and to take a campus tour. Reservations are recommended; please contact The Office of Admission.
What are you looking for in a student?
We are looking for students who exhibit both academic and personal
excellence. We analyze academic merit in combination with a variety
of other factors, including
recommendations, the personal statement, short answers, school
activities, community activities, leadership potential, passion, and
more.
Students are not admitted based solely on academic merit. Likewise, students
are not admitted based solely on strong resumes and recommendations.
How many years of foreign language do I need?
Pepperdine does not have any specific high school requirements for
admission. Students are required to take a foreign language
while attending Pepperdine, but we do not require high school students to
have taken a foreign language for admission consideration. We encourage students to take the most
challenging course load possible while in high school in which can still do well.
Is there a minimum GPA or SAT/ACT to apply for
admission?
No, we do not have a minimum GPA or SAT/ACT score required for
applicants. Our admitted student class has an average GPA of 3.8, an average
ACT score of 28, and an average SAT
score of 1290 for the critical reading and math sections. On
the 2400 SAT scale, which includes the math, critical reading, and
writing sections, the average score falls between 1930 to 1950.
Do you average test scores if I take the
SAT or ACT more than once?
No. We combine your highest math score and your
highest verbal score from any testing date to calculate your final
SAT score. For the ACT, we accept your highest score on each
section from any testing date to create your highest composite. It is
to your advantage to take both tests as many times as possible to
generate your highest score.
Do you require SAT II's?
No, we only require the SAT I or ACT.
I’ve decided to come back to school after an
absence. Is the admission process the same as that of an incoming
student?
The application process is the same for you as it would be for any
other student. However, If you have attended college in the past, and have
completed more than 30 units, you will be considered a transfer
student.
I was home schooled. Is there any
difference in my application process?
No.
I’m an international student, but I have a green card (or
Permanent Resident Visa). Am I still considered an international
student?
No. You are considered a domestic student.
I’d like to request a fee-waiver form.
We do not have a Pepperdine fee-waiver form. You may use the SAT
(College Board) fee-waiver form, or your high school counselor may
write a letter explaining the extenuating circumstances.
If you are applying online, select the option that reads “online fee
waiver” and follow the instructions.
How do I schedule an overnight stay?
Pepperdine University does not offer overnight stay programs.
How do I schedule a class visit?
Class visits are coordinated by each academic division. Please
click here to contact the division of your interest.
Do you have special courses/programs
that high school students can take?
Summer College for High School Students is available during the
summer.
In addition, Pepperdine has non-academic summer camps available for high
schools. Please contact Special Programs at (310) 506-4264.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
The Office of Admission coordinates two scholarships: the Academic Scholarship and the
Churches of Christ Scholarship.
All admitted students are automatically considered for the Academic Scholarship.
Students do not need to apply for this scholarship. In general,
approximately the top 10-12% of all admitted applicants are awarded the scholarship each year.
A student must apply for the Churches of Christ Scholarship.
Please contact
the Admission Office at 310-506-4392 for more information.
There are other scholarships available outside the Office of
Admission. For additional academic/merit-based scholarships, please contact
the appropriate academic division or department.
For all other inquiries, please contact the
Office of Financial Assistance.
I have technical questions/problems with the online application.
Please call CollegeNet at (503) 973-5213.
I applied for a term, but was not accepted.
Now, I would like to apply for another term. Do I
need to submit a whole new application?
All applications are valid for one year. You will need to fill out a
Change of Term Request
form to be considered for a future term.
Is there any way I can find out if I was admitted over the phone?
We cannot give admission information out over phone, fax, or e-mail.
You must wait for a notification letter.
What percentage of the student body lives on campus?
Approximately 75% of the student body lives on campus.
Where do the faculty members live?
Approximately 35% of the faculty live in on-campus condominiums. Others live
throughout the Los Angeles area. Faculty members often invite
students to their homes for study sessions, class meetings, or social
functions.
Are freshmen required to live on campus?
Yes. Living on campus really does enhance a student's overall college
experience. Freshmen are required to live in the
residence halls unless they live at home with a parent or guardian.
Do you guarantee housing?
Freshmen and sophomores are guaranteed housing on campus.
Sophomores must submit a housing contract before the fall room
reservation deadline in order to be guaranteed a space on campus.
Juniors and seniors are not guaranteed on campus housing.
Is there a curfew in the residence halls?
No. Students do not have to check in or out of the residence
halls.
What kind of rules exist in the campus residences?
Pepperdine University seeks to foster a Christian environment in
which to work, live, learn, and grow. Students are encouraged to
treat one another with respect and maintain the highest standards of
personal honor, morality, and integrity.
Alcohol and drug use on
campus is not allowed. Smoking is prohibited in all University
buildings, including the residential community. Visitation hours (in
the residence halls and apartments) for members of the opposite sex
are from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week. Visitation is allowed
in the lobbies of the residence halls between the hours of 7 a.m. and
2 a.m.
How religious is Pepperdine?
Pepperdine is an Christian university that is
affiliated with the Church of Christ, but is
independent of direct church support or control. Pepperdine is proud
of its Christian heritage and stresses a value-centered education
combining excellent academics with a tradition of Christian values
and ethics.
Students at Pepperdine are diverse in their beliefs and their religious
involvement, but all students are required to take three religion
courses as a part of their General Education requirements.
For
students who are interested in pursuing religious growth, Pepperdine
supports many Christian activities on campus, such as weekly student
devotionals and a major retreat each semester.
All students are
required to attend the Convocation/Chapel series in order to receive
a unit of credit towards graduation. In order to receive full credit
each semester, students select the 14 program options that most
interest them from over 100 Convocation/Chapel services.
Options include lectures on motivational, social, spiritual, or
political topics.
Do students need a car?
It is not absolutely necessary for students to have a car. Many students at Pepperdine do not
have cars. If a student wants to have the freedom of going off
campus whenever he or she chooses, a car is important. However, students without cars will often share rides and carpool
with other students to major campus events. This often
provides a great way to meet new people.
There are also weekend
events and bus trips sponsored by the Student Programming Board and the
Student Government Association where transportation may be provided
for participants.
If the student chooses to bring a car, he or she
will need to register the car on campus. Parking on campus is
free of charge and all students, including freshmen, are allowed to
have cars on campus.
Are tutoring services available on campus?
Yes. Tutoring services are offered through various organizations
and departments on campus such as the Writing Center and the Cultural
Enrichment Program.
What measures does Pepperdine take to ensure
student safety?
Pepperdine has taken many measures to provide a
safe campus, such as entrance security booths, a campus escort service,
24-hour campus security personnel, locked residence halls and suite
areas, a blue-light system, and well-lit parking lots.
What is your most popular major?
Pepperdine’s majors and programs are firmly grounded in
the liberal arts. You will be receiving an excellent education
regardless of the major you choose to pursue. The philosophy at
Pepperdine is to teach students how to think
and learn, not just to teach them information. Regardless of your
major, you will learn all the necessary skills that are needed to
succeed in your career or graduate school.
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