New Student Orientation
Welcome New SPP First-Year Students!
The Office of Admissions is thrilled you are joining us here at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP)! We are located in the beautiful city of Malibu, California; and this location offers many activities from surfing and hiking to delicious eateries—not to mention breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean! Our students can attend classes and relax just steps away at the Malibu pier. You have come to the right place to begin your graduate academic journey in pursuit of your Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree!
SPP's New Student Orientation (NSO) provides useful information that will make your transition into student life a breeze! Please take a moment to review this site completely before your arrival, as many items require action before you get here in order to make your transition to Malibu smooth.
We know this is a lot of information—but we want you to be fully prepared. If you still have questions, always feel free to contact the Office of Admissions directly at SPPAdmissions@pepperdine.edu or 310.506.7493.
August 20-22, 2024
Mandatory New Student Orientation
(All Incoming Students)
August 26, 2024
First Day of Class
(DEADLINE to Submit Official Transcripts)
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Introduction to Pepperdine |
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Previously Recorded Live Zoom Sessions |
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Policies & Services |
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please also begin actively checking your new Pepperdine email address through WaveNet. It is important to note that your Pepperdine e-mail account now serves as the main link of communication between you and the University. You are responsible for reviewing information sent to your email address, so please add this to your daily routine to avoid missing important news and announcements from Pepperdine and SPP.
See you soon!