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New Student Waves of Welcome Parties

2011 Send-Off Party Table

Sponsored by the Parent and Family Program and the Alumni Affairs Office of Engagement

Throughout the summer, in hometowns across the nation, we welcome our newest Waves at special New Student, Parent, and Family Waves of Welcome Celebrations!

 

What is a Waves of Welcome Celebration?

It’s your official introduction to the Wave family! These gatherings bring together our newest students and families with local alumni and current Pepperdine parents. Hosted in cities across the country from late May to early August, these events are the perfect way to connect before your Pepperdine journey begins.

These celebrations offer an opportunity for:

  • New students, parents, and families to engage with Pepperdine leadership, connect with fellow incoming families, gain insights from alumni, and get their questions answered ahead of arriving on campus.
  • Alumni to reconnect with one another, engage with University leadership, learn more about Pepperdine’s evolving vision, and inspire the next generation of Waves as they embark on their college journey.

2026 Summer Waves of Welcome Celebrations are Beginning Soon!

Location Date
Arizona:  
Scottsdale Sunday, May 31
California:  
Los Gatos Saturday, July 25
Malibu Sunday, June 14
Menlo Park Saturday, August 1
Newport Beach Sunday, July 19
Pasadena Thursday, June 25
Sacramento  Thursday, June 18
San Diego (Coronado) Saturday, June 27
San Diego (Solana Beach) Sunday, August 2
Santa Barbara Thursday, July 16
Santa Clarita Saturday, July 18
Colorado:  
Denver Saturday, July 25
Georgia:  
Atlanta Date and registration link coming soon!
Hawaii:  
Oahu Date and registration link coming soon!
   
Location Date
Illinois:  
Chicago (Oak Brook) Sunday, June 28
Kansas:  
Lenexa Date and registration link coming soon!
Nevada:  
Las Vegas Thursday, June 11
New York:  
NYC Sunday, July 12
Oregon:  
Portland Date and registration link coming soon!
Tennessee:  

Nashville

Saturday, June 20
Texas:  
Dallas Saturday, May 30
San Antonio Date and registration link coming soon!
Washington:  
Seattle (Bothell) Saturday, July 11
Washington, D.C. Date and registration link coming soon!
Webinar:  
Online Waves of Welcome Party  Date and registration link coming soon!
   

Interest in hosting a 2026 Party

Waves of Welcome Parties and Alumni Gatherings can be hosted by Pepperdine alumni, current parents, parents of alumni, or friends of Pepperdine University. If you are interested in hosting one of our 2026 events, please contact Cindy Campbell at cindy.campbell@pepperdine.edu

Contact Us

 Contact Parents Program

Call Toll-Free: (877) PEP-WAVE
(877) 737-9283
or (310) 506-4617

Fax: (310) 506-4347 (ATTN: Parents Program)
E-Mail: parentsprogram@pepperdine.edu

Mailing Address:
Seaver Parents Program
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4617

 Important Campus Numbers

Malibu Campus  310.506.4000
Admissions  310.506.4392
Alumni Office  310.506.4348
Athletics  310.506.4150
Bookstore  310.506.4291
Campus Ministry  310.506.4504
Career Center  310.506.4184
Financial Assistance  310.506.4301
Health Center  310.506.4316
International Programs  310.506.4230
OneStop/Academic Advising  310.506.7999
Public Safety  310.506.4700
Residential Life/Housing and Residence Life  310.506.4104
Road Conditions  310.506.7623
Smothers Box Office  310.506.4522
Student Accounts  310.506.8000
Student Affairs  310.506.4472
Tech Central  310.506.4811