New Student Checklist
Please be sure to review these action items carefully. The NSO team has designed an interactive checklist on Peppervine to help students track progress and stay on top of the checklist items below. The Peppervine NSO Checklist will be available in early summer for new students.
NSO Checklist Spotlight:
Register for NSO
Students register for NSO by logging into WaveNet using your Pepperdine network ID and password. In your Student Center, click on the link for "Register for NSO."
Sign up for Housing
The Housing Portal will open May 1, 2026 for new first-year and transfer students to submit their housing applications for Fall 2026 semester! More information can be found on our website!
Immunization Requirements
Complete your Health History and Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form, enter up-to-date immunization dates, and upload immunization records in your patient portal.
Health Insurance Requirement
All incoming students need to be compliant with the health insurance requirement.
Must Do For Orientation and Move In
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Sign up for HousingThe Housing Portal will open May 1, 2026, for new first-year and transfer students to submit their housing applications for the Fall 2026 semester! New students who submit applications after the deadline are still guaranteed housing due to the residency requirement, but are not guaranteed notification of their placement. All placement notifications will be sent prior to check-in day. More information can be found on our website! Specific questions about housing? Contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at (310) 506-7586 or email housing@pepperdine.edu. |
June 1, 2026 |
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Housing Exemptions and AccommodationsStudents seeking a housing exemption or accommodation due to a disability should be
in contact with the Office of Student Accessibility, keeping in mind the posted deadlines. |
June 2, 2026 |
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Register for New Student Orientation (NSO)Review all the NSO pages for important information before school starts. Registration will open April 1, 2026. Registration is a 2 part system: 1. Students register for NSO by logging into WaveNet using their Pepperdine network ID and password. In the Student Center, click on the link for "Register for NSO." Register yourself (attendance is required for new students) and any guests who are planning to attend orientation. If you are a first-year student, select your first-year seminar class preference. 2. Payment Portion for Guests: NSO Guest Payment is now Open. Guests may register and pay during check-in. They do not have to pay anything if they are just helping the student move in on the first day, and not staying for the 3 day parent portion. NSO questions? Contact the NSO team at (310) 506-4201 or email nso@pepperdine.edu. |
July 15, 2026
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ID Card "Selfie"Submit a selfie for your Pepperdine ID card, which you will need for dorm and meal point access. In order for your picture to be approved, it must follow all of the required guidelines. Questions about uploading/submitting a selfie? Contact Tech Central at (310) 506-4357 or email informationtechnology@pepperdine.edu. |
July 24, 2026 |
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Complete Immunization RequirementsStudents must complete the Health History and Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form, enter up-to-date immunization dates, and upload immunization records in their patient portal by the deadline date. All incoming students need to be compliant with the university immunization requirements. The portal will open on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Health History and Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form questions? Contact the Health Center at (310) 506-4316, prompt 3 |
Immediate Submission Recommended. Registration holds are released when compliance is complete.
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Complete Your Health Insurance RequirementPepperdine requires that all students* have a U.S. based health insurance plan. To meet this requirement, students must select one of two options: 1) Enroll in SHIP or 2) Waive SHIP on the AHP Insurance Dashboard. The portal will open on Thursday, May 15, 2025. *The requirement for US-based health insurance does not apply to international students studying exclusively online in their own country. Student health insurance questions, please visit this website. |
August 15, 2026
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Renter's InsuranceWhile not required, we strongly recommend students purchase renters' insurance as the University is not liable for property belonging to residents that may be lost, stolen, or damaged in any manner that may occur on the premises. Questions about renters' insurance? Contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at (310) 506-7586 or email housing@pepperdine.edu. |
Deadline is up to students' discretion.
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Student Account/Financial Aid
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Set Up Guest Access and Review Student Records Policy and FERPA GuidelinesBefore setting up your Guest Access, please review Pepperdine's Student Records Policy & FERPA Guidelines. Guest Access questions? Contact OneStop at (310) 506-7999 or email onestop@pepperdine.edu. |
May 29, 2026 |
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Payment Plan OptionsEither 2-installment or 3-installment payment plans are available to select two weeks before the start of each semester, through the end of the Add/Drop period. Payment plans can be requested for the Fall and/or Spring semester, must be requested by the student through their WaveNet, and the payment plan does not roll over from term to term. |
June 1, 2026 |
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Confirm Financial AssistanceAll students must accept/decline Financial Aid awards through WaveNet and complete the Financial Aid items listed on the "To Do List". Questions regarding financial assistance? Contact the Office of Financial Assistance at (310) 506-4301 or email finaid2@pepperdine.edu. |
August 1, 2026 |
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Payment MethodsReview the University's accepted payment methods. Please note that the University does not accept Credit card or Debit card payments. Tuition payments are due on the next business day after the Add/Drop period, each term. |
August 1, 2026 |
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Set Up an eRefund AccountRefunds resulting from excess financial aid will be processed during the first week of the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. To ensure faster and more secure refund processing, you must set up your eRefund account with your banking information on WaveNet. This will allow any eligible refunds to be processed electronically. Questions about eRefunds? Contact Student Accounts at (310) 506-8000 or email seaversa@pepperdine.edu. |
August 1, 2026 |
Refunds of account credit balances
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Programs to Complete/Action Items
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Report AP/IB ScoresPlease remember to officially report AP scores to Pepperdine in order to receive credit. These scores are used for placement beyond Calculus and for Languages. Also, don't forget to officially report any transcripts for previous or summer college classes that may affect placement as well. Questions about reporting AP/IB scores? Contact OneStop at (310) 506-7999 or email onestop@pepperdine.edu. |
May 29, 2026 | AP Credit Policy |
Review the Student Code of ConductOur community standards are designed to help us create a nurturing, caring, and safe environment where everyone can learn and grow as we prepare for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Student policy questions? Contact Community Standards Office at (310) 506-4471. |
July 18, 2026 | Review Student Code of Conduct |
Review the Chapel ProgramIncoming students are enrolled in the Chapel program. You will be enrolled in Core Chapels which meet four times during the semester. Along with Core Chapels, you will select a Welcome Chapel, a three-week program, and a RISE Together Chapel, a six-week program. You will receive emails about selecting your Welcome Chapel and RISE Together Chapel from the Chapel team. Questions about Chapel? Contact the Chapel Team at (310) 506-4562 or email chapel@pepperdine.edu |
August 1, 2026 |
Access the Chapel Home Page |
Record Your Name PronunciationLog in with your Pepperdine NetworkID and password to record the pronunciation of your name. This will help others at the University pronounce it correctly! For technical issues, please contact Information Technology at (310) 506-4173 or email informationtechnology@pepperdine.edu. |
August 7, 2026 |
Hear My Name |
Register your Vehicle for Campus ParkingAll students must register their vehicle(s) before arriving on campus for NSO. The registration portal will open on August 3. Vehicle registration questions? Contact the Department of Public Safety at (310) 506-4700 or email parking@pepperdine.edu |
August 14, 2026 |
Register Your Vehicle |
Incoming Student SurveyComplete the OIE Incoming Student Survey. This survey is designed to be brief (about 7-10 minutes), and your responses help us improve the educational experience for current and future Pepperdine students. You can access and complete the survey anytime until the Sunday before the first day of Fall classes. Questions about the survey? Contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at (818) 702-1041, or email oie@pepperdine.edu. |
August 23, 2026 |
Click here to Complete the Incoming Student Survey. |
First Year Reading and ReflectionThe Center for Faith and Learning provides a reading and journal assignment to all incoming first-year students to help you focus on the question of vocation. The assignment does not apply to students with 30+ transfer units taken at another college. Vocation Reading questions? Contact the Center for Faith and Learning at (310) 506-4141 or email cfl@pepperdine.edu |
August 24, 2026
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Complete the RespectEdu® for CollegePlease complete the RespectEdu® for College. Completing it is mandatory to avoid a class registration hold for Spring 2026. Log-in information will be sent to your Pepperdine email address on June 30. Questions about the RespectEdu® for College? Contact titleix@pepperdine.edu |
September 8, 2026 |
Log in instructions will be sent to your Pepperdine email on June 30, look for an email with the subject line, "Pepperdine University Mandatory Student Training." |
Complete Hazing Awareness & Prevention for StudentsPlease complete the Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students. Completion is mandatory to avoid a class registration hold for Spring 2026. Log-in information will be sent to your Pepperdine email address on June 30.
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September 8, 2026 |
Log in instructions will be sent to your Pepperdine email on June 30, look for an email with the subject line, "Pepperdine University Mandatory Student Training" |
Complete AlcoholEdu® for CollegeAlcoholEdu® for College is a research-based, student-friendly, online alcohol education program. Completing it is mandatory to avoid a class registration hold for Fall 2026. Log in information will be sent to your Pepperdine email address on July 14. Questions about AlcoholEdu® for College? See Alcohol Education Program or contact the Counseling Center at student.counseling.center@pepperdine.edu. |
September 8, 2026 |
Log in instructions will be sent to your Pepperdine email on July 14, look for an email with the subject line, "Pepperdine University Mandatory Student Training." |
Placement Exams
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Calculus Placement ExamStudents may be required to take the Calculus Readiness Exam. See the mathematics placement website to determine if you are required to take the exam. Questions about the Calculus Readiness Exam? Contact Stephanie Adler at stephanie.adler@pepperdine.edu. |
June 1, 2026
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Take the Calculus Readiness Exam or View Mathmatics Placement Website |
Language Placement ExamsStudents who studied French, German, Chinese, or Spanish in high school, have no college credits in the language, and plan to continue their studies in that language within the next year are required to take the exam. Placement Exam questions? Contact the International Studies and Languages Division office at (310) 506-7446 or email islofficestaff@pepperdine.edu. |
June 13, 2026 |
International Students
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International Students ISD Deadline in Order to Obtain I-20 for the F- 1 Visa*Sign into the Office of International Student Services (OISS) portal and complete the International Student Questions regarding the Student Data Form (ISD)? Email the Office of International Student Services at oiss@pepperdine.edu or contact them at +1 (310) 506-4246. Technical trouble with the International Student Portal or E Forms? Email the OISS Tech Manager at oisstech@pepperdine.edu. |
*Immediate submission recommended due to visa delays. Recommended Deadline: July 15, 2026 |
Find the ISD Form under "F-1 Services" located in the International Student Portal which is accessible at oiss.pepperdine.edu Use the same credentials you use to log into WaveNet. |
World Waves ProgramInternational students, join the World Waves Program next Fall to connect with your peers in and out of the classroom. In addition to activities such as luncheons, community meals, and mentoring by student leaders, World Waves includes a weekly one-unit course that promotes intercultural exchange and success at Pepperdine. Questions regarding the World Waves Program? Contact the Student Success Center at studentsuccesscenter@pepperdine.edu. |
Priority Deadline: June 15, 2026 Final Deadline: July 31, 2026 |
World Waves Website |
Apps
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Download the Navigate360 AppThere's a lot to do to get ready for your first day on campus. The Navigate360 App will help you get everything done this summer as well as keep you on track throughout your college journey. Questions about the App? Email navigatehelp@pepperdine.edu. |
August 1, 2026 |
To download the free app, search "Navigate360 Student" in the App Store or Google Play Store and log in with your University network ID and password. Read about the wellness offerings included in the Wellness Fee |
Download the Pepperdine AppThis mobile app features both essential and exciting resources that will enhance your Pepperdine experience on and off campus. |
August 1, 2026 | Pepperdine University Mobile App |
Download the CampusGroups AppCampusGroups is the official campus community platform for events on campus. You will need this app to check in for all events. |
June 15, 2026 | CampusGroups App |
Download the TimelyCare AppTimelyCare offers free health services to students 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S. Questions, contact wellness@pepperdine.edu |
August 1, 2026 |
*Download the app before August 1 and be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $25 Amazon gift cards. |