Dean of Students | Orientation
Student Leadership Opportunities:
Introduction to Orientation: New Student Orientation facilitates a successful college transition by introducing
new students and families to Pepperdine's engaging campus community, academic environment,
Christian mission, and support resources in a welcoming atmosphere conducive to building
new relationships. In order to provide the best transition to campus for new students,
current students come back early to serve their fellow waves. Student leaders are
an integral part of the new student experience. They provide assistance, guidance,
mentorship, and a friendly face to welcome incoming students and families. There are
two leadership positions for orientation:
- Orientation Leaders (OL): Orientation Leaders help new students move into their residence halls, assist with
informational sessions, participate in new student activities and are available to
answer general questions. OLs must attend training sessions prior to NSO and are required
to serve through the duration of NSO. There are approximately 100 positions available.
- Orientation Coordinator (OC): New Student Orientation (NSO) Coordinators provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance
to the Orientation Leaders as they prepare them to serve the incoming students during
orientation in August. Coordinators are responsible for elements of orientation planning
and implementation, OL training, and information sessions. This position requires
dedication, a servant heart and a commitment to Pepperdine's Christian mission. Students
must have served as an Orientation Leader in order to be eligible to apply for the
position of Coordinator and must be available for training prior to NSO. There are
approximately 6-8 Orientation Coordinator positions.