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First-Year Students

First-year students apply through the Common Application. First-year applicants are considered students still in high school or students who have graduated high school without completing any college credits. The application process is the same regardless of whether you are applying to Seaver College or the College or Health Sciences nursing program. 

You will also need to submit high school transcripts and an academic recommendation. SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission, but required to be considered for the Regents Scholars Program scholarships. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants. Please refer to the instructions on our First-Year Applicant or International First-Year Applicant pages.

Transfer Students

Transfer students apply through the Pepperdine Transfer Application. Transfer applicants are considered students who have both graduated from high school and completed college credits.

You will also need to submit final high school transcripts or an equivalent test, college transcripts from every institution, and an academic recommendation. SAT/ACT scores are optional, while proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants. Please refer to the instructions on our Transfer Applicant, International Transfer Applicant, or Nursing Transfer Pathway pages. 

Reapplicants

If you have applied within the past two application terms, then you are eligible to complete the free reapplication process. You will need to submit the reapplication form and updated application materials (e.g. recent transcripts). Please refer to the instructions on our Reapplicants page

Application Deadlines

  Fall Term - First-Year Applicants

Early Action

Application deadline: November 1
FAFSA deadline: December 15
Decisions sent: January 10
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Early Decision

Application deadline: November 1
FAFSA deadline: December 15
Decisions sent: January 10
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Regular Decision

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: February 15
Decisions sent: April 1
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Please Note: Early Decision applicants will receive preferential consideration for admission and a special scholarship. Applicants for Early Action and Regular Decision will receive the same consideration for admission and financial assistance.  Early Action admission offers are nonbinding, while applying Early Decision requires you to enroll at Pepperdine if admitted. Please refer to the FAQ page for additional information.

  Fall Term - Transfer Applicants

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: February 15
Decisions sent: April 1
Enrollment deadline: May 1

  Nursing Applicants

Fall Term

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: February 15
Decisions sent: April 1
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Spring Term (2-Year Transfer Pathway Only)

Application deadline: October 1
FAFSA deadline: October 15
Decisions sent: November 15
Enrollment deadline: December 1

  Spring Term

Application deadline: October 1
FAFSA deadline: October 15
Decisions sent: November 15
Enrollment deadline: December 1