General Information/Eligibility

Candidates for graduation will apply by submitting the School of Public Policy Intent to Graduate form online through Wavenet. The deadline to apply can be found on the Academic Calendar. Prospective graduates must clear all financial obligations with the Library, Student Health Center, and Students Accounts Office prior to graduation. If the candidate for graduation received a loan at any time while at Pepperdine, they must complete an Exit Counseling session prior to the graduation ceremony. Students will not receive their diploma or transcripts until the student account is cleared.

Student Accounts: 310.506.4981
Office of Financial Aid: 310.506.7493

Graduation must be in person. If it is not possible for a prospective graduate to attend the ceremony, they must write to the registrar, Sara Turki, requesting permission to graduate in absentia.