| Q: |
What are the biggest
adjustments during the first year? |
| A: |
Homesickness and leaving the
family behind are challenges during the first year.
Students indicate that it helps if family members keep in
close contact by phone, e-mail, sending care packages and
letters. Other items that make them smile are quarters
for the laundry, coupons, cookies and things that remind
them of home. Another area of adjustment is having a
roommate and all aspects of sharing the space--especially if
student is accustomed to having his/her own room. The
academic pace can be an adjustment since most Pepperdine
University students were successful in high school.
This environment can be more competitive. Finally,
going home again can be challenging because everyone has
changed--the student, the family, friends, as well as the
community. |
| Q: |
When is the best time to
travel home for the first time? |
| A: |
Students recommend that new
students wait a couple months before going home for the
first time, citing Thanksgiving to be a good goal.
Being here forces you to connect. |
| Q: |
How can she/he call home? |
| A: |
Each student has a personal
long distance authorization code to use when calling long
distance from any campus phone. Use of this code
results in a phone bill sent directly to the student.
It is also possible to arrange a separate long distance
service provider or purchase pre-paid phone cards.
There is one phone line in each bedroom. Students wishing to
use cellular phones on the Malibu campus will find that
AT&T™ and Verizon™ enjoy the best cell coverage. Cell phone
representatives will be on campus during the New Student
Orientation in August with the latest phones and
subscription plans for students. |
| Q: |
How are the students
billed? |
| A: |
All charges are assessed to
the student's financial account and charged at the start of
each semester. A monthly statement is sent to the
designated billing address. Please call One Stop at
(310) 506-7999 for details related to addresses, fee
schedules, etc... |
| Q: |
What do students do when
they get sick? |
| A: |
Extensive medical services
are available at the on-campus
Student Health Center Monday
through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. A $70.00 fee is charged to the
account when he/she has the first visit each semester.
Subsequent visits during the same semester range from
$15-$50. The Malibu Urgent Care
Center is located in the city of Malibu near Cross Creek and PCH.
Additionally, students have access to a 24-hour medical
hotline called PEP-RN. The number is 1-800-413-0848. On Call for any medical attention
after business hours--the University has trained response
personnel to evaluate any health emergency. |
| Q: |
What are students allowed
to do to the room? |
| A: |
The rooms are furnished with
a bed, dresser, desk, bookcase and coolwave
(refrigerator/microwave unit). These items must
remain in the room. Students are free to personalize
and accessorize the rooms any way they want within the
following guidelines: refrain from installing objects on the
wall that leave a hole greater then 1/2 inch or use adhesive
materials; the walls may not be painted in any way; do not
bring fire hazards such as halogen lamps, candles, toasters,
BBQs, etc; and do not use cinderblocks or furniture to loft
the furniture. |
| Q: |
What amenities are allowed
in the room? |
| A: |
Individual
microwave units, refrigerators or air conditioners are not allowed due to
the strain on available electricity in each building. Sparkletts water service may be arranged
if students are interested. |
| Q: |
Do students need a car? |
| A: |
The answer to this question
is not easy. Here are common responses from students
when it comes up: It is easier to have a car--especially if
you are used to having one, but there are ways to get rides
with other students. If you do not have a car and you
want to get off campus (and you will want to) you have to
drive with someone else you may or may not know very
well. If you don't have a car, you are more likely to
become more connected to the Pepperdine University
community--especially if you live in Southern California and
think you will go home often. Parking is very tight,
but it is free. |
| Q: |
What student jobs are offered? |
| A: |
Students can find off-campus
and on-campus employment through the Student Employment
Office. There are many jobs available throughout the
campus. Many students have financial aid packages that
require student employment each semester. Whatever the
reason, on campus employment is no only a good source of
additional income, but also a way to get connected to this
community, to meet other students and professional staff
members. |
| Q: |
Generally, how much money
do students need and what do they spend it on? |
| A: |
The amount of spending money
a student needs varies between students. There are
many things to do on campus or in the Los Angeles area that
do not cost additional money. The amount is also
impacted by the financial responsibilities of the
student--for example, will the student be responsible for
paying a monthly phone bill or need cash for gas?
After that is determined, other frequent expenses include:
recreational activites such as movies, occasional meals out,
Greek organizations require membership dues that can range
from $200-$425 each semester; some campus events, such as
formal dances, can create additional costs. There are
many on-campus student employment opportunities
available--please see the Student Employment office or
website. |
| Q: |
What should she/he bring? |
| A: |
Students may bring whatever
they might need (i.e. iron/ironing board, computer, alarm
clock, etc.) Some items that are recommended: a study
lamp and a flashlight. Telephones may be borrowed from
Telephone Services, but students are also free to bring
their own phone. Vacuums are provided by RLO and each
Resident Advisor has one. There are regular
housekeeping services provided in the common areas of the
residential community such as bathrooms and showers. |
| Q: |
What is the mailing
address for students? |
| A: |
Each student is assigned a
campus mail box number and combination. In the box
students will receive letters and notification slips to pick
up a package in the mailroom. The mailing address is:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Campus Box # _____
Malibu, CA 90263
Students can ship items 30 days before arrival in
August. These items can be picked up Monday-Friday
between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Q: |
How safe is the
campus/Malibu? |
| A: |
We are fortunate to be in a
safe community, but it is always important to use good
common sense regarding personal and property safety.
Our Department of Public Safety is available 24 hours per
day to patrol and respond to security issues. Students
should always lock room doors, carry their key and ID
card. It is advisable to close windows when leaving
the room. Personal property should not be left
unattended and cars should always be locked. When
walking at night or traveling in the Los Angeles area it is
important to either have a companion and/or make sure
someone is aware of your plans. Pepperdine University
maintains strict conduct expectations for students and
guests that are in place for safety and privacy reasons,
they include: designated visitation hours for members of the
opposite sex and no alcohol allowed on the campus premises. |
| Q: |
Describe the Greek system
at Pepperdine University |
| A: |
About 30% of the students at
Pepperdine participate in the Greek system. Since the
university does not authorize alcohol on campus or at any
university function, the stereotype of wild parties and
drunkenness is not prevalent here. The organizations
do not have individual houses. Please see the Campus
Life homepages for detailed information about the Greek
system. |
| Q: |
Where do students hang
out? |
| A: |
Pepperdine has many highly
competitive NCAA athletic teams and Intramural sport teams
that provide a great opportunity for recreation. The
local beaches are popular during warmer weather for
students, the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica and
Westwood are frequent evening destinations for movies and
dining. Students also go to The Commons in Calabasas
and The Promenade in Westlake Village. |
| Q: |
Where can they study? |
| A: |
Students have several options
when it comes to study areas.
Payson Library on main
campus is open 7 days a week with varied hours. The
student lounge in the Tyler Campus Center and the Howard A.
White Center are both open 24 hours. |
| Q: |
Where are students able to
use computers and/or check e-mail? |
| A: |
There are many areas of
campus that are wired for access to the Internet. Each
student bedroom has two phone lines and Ethernet
jacks. There are computer labs located throughout the
campus as well as places for students to plug in their own
laptop computer. For more information on this subject,
please call the Seaver Technology Group at (310) 506-4191. |
| Q: |
What kind of meal plan
options can my student have? |
| A: |
Pepperdine offers two
different
point buy-in levels per semester- 1,000 and
1,400. The majority of students can eat comfortably at
the 1,000 point level. Points are put on an I.D. card
which can be used as a debit card at various locations on
campus. If they start to run out of points towards the
end of a semester, you can add points to their account at
1/2 price. Points do expire at the end of every
semester so students should purchase only what they will
use. |
| Q: |
Where does my student go
to put more money on their meal card? |
| A: |
To add points to a students
account they should visit the Campus Dining Services office
next to the Waves Cafe in the Tyler Campus
Center. |
| Q: |
What tuition payment
options are there? |
| A: |
The
2008-2009 tuition and room and board rates for
Seaver College
have been announced. Frequently asked questions regarding
tuition can be found
here. |
