Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Virtual Information Sessions
September 27 and October 19 at 5:00-6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

We invite prospective students and their families to join us for a virtual information session. Admission Counselors will lead a presentation about Pepperdine University and the admission process, and current students will answer your questions live.

 

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First-Generation Student Workshops
November 15 and January 4 at 4:00–5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Pepperdine Admission Counselors will cover all parts of the college application process during this workshop aimed at first-generation students. First-generation college students are identified as students whose parents or guardians have not obtained a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college. Topics include how to write a successful application essay, navigate financial aid, apply through the Common Application, and more!

 

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university. This means you will be the first to attend a four-year college/university and obtain a bachelor's degree. We have several areas for support for our first-generation Waves and we invite you to explore more here. 

Pepperdine offers multiple scholarships specifically for first-generation students. Please utilize this resource to learn how to further fund your education.

The Pepperdine Horizon Scholars Program supports current and former foster youth students at all five Pepperdine schools in fulfilling their goals and dreams in higher education. Our dedicated professionals offer services that encourage students to become self-supporting, successful professionals; conscious community leaders; and role models for other young people.

Pepperdine's Office of International Student Services is dedicated to assisting international students in their application process and time while at Pepperdine. 

In addition to service, Greek, special interest, and student-led ministry organizations, Pepperdine has cultural clubs that allow students to explore the diversity in their community and connect with students alike. 

The Posse program helps identify scholars with exceptional leadership and academic potential, to receive a full-tuition scholarship from one of their partner universities. Pepperdine has been a proud Posse partner, since 2010. 

PSP offers an introduction to college life as rising high school seniors prepare to tackle the application process. This program will explore many aspects of life at Pepperdine, geared specifically toward first-generation college students.

This event is for rising high school seniors, attending a high school in Southern California, who identify as first-generation college students, meaning neither parent graduated with a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. This is an overnight program where students will be staying in residence halls on campus and all transportation, food, and lodging expenses will be paid for.

When: July 2023
Where: Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263 
Who: Rising high school seniors, who attend a high school in Southern California and who identify as first-generation college students, meaning neither parent graduated with a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Application deadline: Spring 2023

Can't make it to campus quite yet? Enjoy our virtual tour of campus and the residential halls, available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.