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Visiting Campus Resources

Parking

Upon arriving to campus, please stop at the guard booth to request a visitor parking pass, campus map, and directions to the undergraduate Admission Office. Tours and information sessions depart from the Office of Admission.

We recommend that you allow an extra 15 minutes to find parking and locate tour or interview location. You can park at any of the following locations with your visitor pass:

  • Along Banowsky Blvd or Seaver Drive.
  • Theme Tower Lot in a visitor spot, which requires a coin token (provided by the Public Safety Officer at the guard booth) for access this parking lot.
  • Seaver Main Lot in a visitor spot, which requires a coin token (provided by the Public Safety Officer at the guard booth) for access this parking lot.
  • Firestone Fieldhouse parking lot.

Out-of-State and International Travel

Pepperdine University is located approximately 30 minutes by car from one of the largest international airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Shuttle and ground transportation information can be found here.

Weekend Visitors

Please note that on-campus visit resources are limited on weekends and only one 10:00 am student-led tour is offered on Saturdays. If you are unable to attend a 10:00 am Saturday tour, you are welcome to take a self-guided tour.  Additionally, the Pepperdine on-campus shuttles run on weekends starting at 12:00 noon. Therefore, it is important that you arrange your own transportation while on campus if you are visiting on a Saturday or Sunday. Please view the Pepperdine on-campus shuttle schedule for more detailed information.

On-Campus Dining

There are 10 different dining options on campus, ranging from the Waves Cafe, affectionately dubbed "the Caf" by students, to Starbucks in the Payson Library. Please visit Pepperdine Dining Services for a complete list of dining facilities and menu options, as well as regular and special operating hours. Please note that some dining facilities have limited or no operating hours on the weekends.

On-Campus Hotel

Visiting Pepperdine University for a short stay? Located on Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus, the Villa Graziadio Executive Center offers a serene and convenient retreat for guests, families, and friends of the University. Whether you are visiting for a campus tour, a special event, or simply spending time with your student, the Villa offers comfortable accommodations with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and is just steps away from campus events and academic gatherings.

Special discounted guest room rates are available for prospective students and their families, as well as for parents visiting current students. Please visit villagraziadio.com and enter code SEAVERWAVES for a 20% discount when booking your reservation. If you have any questions, please call the Villa Graziadio Executive Center at 310.506.1100, and they will be glad to assist you in planning your visit.

Additional Resources

While we recommend the following for out of town visitors, please be aware that the Office of Admission is not officially affiliated with these facilities and service providers.

Campus Visit Tips Video

Watch the following video for some helpful tips on how to navigate the Malibu campus, finding parking, and locating the the Office of Admission in the Thornton Administrative Center (TAC) which is where you will check-in for your campus tour.