New Student Checklist
Please be sure to review these action items carefully.
Required Before NSO
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.
Immunization Requirements
Students must complete the Health History Form, enter up-to-date immunization dates, and upload immunization records in their patient portal by the deadline date.
Health Insurance Requirement
All incoming students need to be compliant with the health insurance requirement.
1. Ensure a Successful Transition: Mandatory Actions
Items in this first group include mandatory actions that must be completed to ensure a successful transition to Pepperdine, as marked by the asterisks.
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Register for New Student Orientation (NSO)*Review all the NSO pages for important information before school starts. |
December 10, 2023 Registration is a 2 part system: 1. Student registers for NSO by logging into WaveNet at https://wavenet.pepperdine.edu using your Pepperdine network ID and password. In your Student Center, click on the link for "Register for NSO." Register yourself and any guests or family members for 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. NSO questions? Email Student Activities or contact them at 310.506.4201. |
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Download the Navigate AppThere's a lot to do to get ready for your first day on campus. The Navigate App will help you get everything done this summer as well as keep you on track throughout your college journey. |
November 27, 2023
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To download the free app, search "Navigate 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 |
Sign up for Housing*The Housing Portal opens November 6, 2023 for new first-year and transfer students to submit their housing applications for the Spring 2024 semester! New students who submit applications after the deadline are still guaranteed housing due to the residency requirement, but are not guaranteed nortification of their placement by December 11. All placement notifications will be sent prior to check-in day. More information can be found on our website! |
December 4, 2023 Questions about housing? Email the Housing and Residence Life Office at housing@pepperdine.edu or contact them at 310.506.7586. |
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Complete Immunization RequirementsStudents must complete the Health History 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. |
December 9, 2023 Health History Form questions? Contact the Health Center at 310.506.4316, prompt 3 |
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Confirm Financial Assistance*Accept / decline your Financial Aid Award in WaveNet. Complete Financial Aid items listed in your To Do List. |
December 1, 2023 Questions regarding financial assistance? Email the Office of Financial Assistance or contact them at 310.506.4301. |
Accept/Decline financial aid award instructions |
International Students ISD Deadline in Order to Obtain I-20 for the F-1 Visa*Sign into the OISS portal and complete the International Student Data (ISD) Form to receive your Form I-20 required to schedule your F-1 Visa appointment at the US Embassy / Consulate. |
Immediate submission recommended due to visa delays: December 9, 2023 Questions regarding the Technical trouble with the International Student Portal or E Forms? Email the OISS Tech Manager. |
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. |
Complete AlcoholEdu® for CollegeAlcoholEdu® for College is a research-based, student friendly, online alcohol education program designed to assist students in making healthy decisions regarding alcohol use in college: Log in information will be sent to your Pepperdine email address. |
January 15, 2024 |
Log in instructions will be sent to your Pepperdine email after you complete enrollment in classes. |
Complete the Sexual Assault Prevention Program for UndergraduatesComplete On-Line Sexual Assault Prevention Program: Log in information will be sent to your Pepperdine email address. |
January 15, 2024 Questions about the Sexual Assault Prevention Program? Contact the Office of Title IX at 310.506.6321. |
Log in instructions will be sent to your Pepperdine email after you complete enrollment in classes. |
Complete Your Health Insurance Requirement*Pepperdine 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. |
January 3, 2024 Student health insurance questions please visit our website.
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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. |
Priority Deadline: June 15, 2023 (FALL ONLY) Final Deadline: August 1, 2023 (FALL ONLY) Questions regarding the World Waves Program? Contact the Student Success Center. Students can access the application here. |
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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. |
December 1, 2023 Student policy questions? Contact Community Standards Office at (310) 506-4471. |
2. Placement Exams and Other Important Information
| Item and Action Required | Date Due and Department Contact | Links |
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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. |
December 10, 2023 |
Take Calculus Readiness Exam or View Mathematics Placement Website Disability Accommodations Information
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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. |
December 3, 2023 Placement Exam questions? Contact Helen Tangalos in the International Studies and Languages Division at (310) 506-6735. Email |
Complete Language Placement Exam |
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. |
December 3, 2023 Questions about reporting AP/IB scores? Contact Onestop. Email |
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Renter's InsuranceWhile not required, we strongly recommend students purchase renter's 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. |
Deadline is up to students' discretion. Questions about housing? Contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at (310) 506-7586. Email |
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Incoming Student SurveyComplete the OIE Incoming Student Survey. This is an important survey that helps the University make decisions. You can access and complete the survey at anytime until midnight on the Sunday before the first day of Fall classes. |
August 20, 2023 (FALL ONLY) |
3. Helpful Information Before School Starts
| Item and Action Required | Date Due and Department Contact | Links |
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Housing Exemptions and AccommodationsStudents seeking a housing exemption or medical accomodation should complete the necessary forms and applications by posted deadlines. |
December 4, 2023 Priority deadline to submit exemption and or accommodation requests. Questions about housing? Contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at (310) 506-7586. Email |
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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. |
December 15, 2023 Questions about uploading/submitting a selfie? Contact Tech Central at (310) 506-4357.
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Register your Vehicle for Campus ParkingIf you are approved to live on campus, register before your arrival. Permits are now both virtual & physical so there will be a tag to put on your car once you register. If you drive an unregistered vehicle on campus or have no visible sticker, you will be open to parking citations but not prohibited from campus. |
Register online by the first day of NSO. Vehicle registration questions? Contact the Office of Public Safety at (310) 506-4700. Email. |
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Record Your Name PronunciationLog into Courses to record your name pronunciation. This |
January 4, 2024 For any questions or issues with submitting your recording, contact Information Technology at (310) 506-4357. Email |
Record Your Name Pronunciation Log into Courses with your Pepperdine network ID and password. |
Set Up an eRefund AccountCredit balances resulting from financial aid will automatically process a refund. Sign up for eRefund online with bank account information for a faster payment through direct deposit. |
Register before the start of the term. Refunds will be processed automatically beginning the first day of the term for Fall and Spring and the first day of the first Summer Session the student is enrolled for Summer. Questions about eRefunds? Contact Student Accounts at (310) 506-8000. Email |
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Review Student Records Policy and FERPA GuidelinesBefore setting up your Guest Access, please review Pepperdine's Student Records Policy & FERPA Guidelines. |
December 10, 2023 Guest Access questions? Contact OneStop at (310) 506-7999. Email |
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Review the Chapel ProgramIncoming students are enrolled in Chapel. You will be enrolled in Core Chapels (1/10/24; 2/14/24; 2/21/24; and 4/10/24), all of which meet at 10 AM in the Firestone Fieldhouse. Along with Core Chapels, you will be enrolled in RISE Together Chapels which will meet 9 times during the semester. |
January 3, 2024 Questions about Chapel? Contact the The Chapel Team at (310) 506-4562. Email - Chapel@pepperdine.edu |
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First Year Seminar Reading AssignmentThe 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. |
January 8, 2024 Vocation Reading questions? Contact the Center for Faith and Learning at (310) 506.4141. Email |
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Download the TimelyCare AppTimelyCare offers free health services to students 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S. |
Students can download this app anytime but the due date is January 3, 2024. Questions, contact wellness@pepperdine.edu |