History
- George Pepperdine founded his namesake university in 1937.
- On September 21, 1937, the new campus of George Pepperdine College hosted 2,000 attendees gathered to witness the opening of the school. Speakers that day included California governor Frank Merriam, Los Angeles mayor Frank L. Shaw, the college's first president Batsell Baxter, and founder George Pepperdine.
Education
- Seaver College
- Caruso School of Law
- Graziadio Business School
- Graduate School of Education and Psychology
- School of Public Policy
Research
Every day, faculty, staff, and students at each of Pepperdine's five schools are engaging in research and scholarship across many disciplines. This great work would not be possible without the support available to Pepperdine scholars, including internal and external grant opportunities, information regarding the University's institutional review boards (IRB), and programs that provide unique opportunities for student research. Below, explore the featured research conducted by the Pepperdine community and the ways in which the University assists in these endeavors.
Career
Career Center Offerings:
- Self Assessments
- Career Research
- Assistance with Resumes and Cover Letters
- Interviewing Skills
- Internship Connections
- Networking Opportunities
- Job Search Assistance
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (17)
- Master Entrepreneurship
- M.B.A. Finance
- M.B.A. General Management
- M.B.A. Global Business
- M.B.A. Marketing
- M.Sc. Organization Development
Education & Training (7)
Social Sciences (3)
Journalism & Media (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Law (1)
- Master Legal Studies
Medicine & Health (1)
- M.A. Clinical Psychology
Student services
The International Student Services Office in Malibu assists international students in all matters related to admission, immigration, visas, and work permits.
Housing services
- Suite-Style Houses
- Seaside Hall
- Rockwell Towers
- Lovernich Apartments
- Drescher W Block
- Drescher Apartments
- George Page Apartments
Library services
Inspired by the University’s mission, Pepperdine Libraries serve our learning community by facilitating exploration, discovery, and creativity. Join us on this journey as we build the library of the future.
- General Collections
- Boone Special Collections and University Archives
- Digital Publications
- Digital Collections
ICT services
TV & Internet
Medical services
- Medical Care
- Travel Medicine
- Nursing Advice
- Massage Therapy
- Health Alerts
- Nutrition Services
Campus life
- Malibu Campus
- West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
- Calabasas Campus
- Encino Graduate Campus
- Irvine Graduate Campus
Sports facilities
- Firestone Fieldhouse, the University's multi-purpose athletic facility.
- Pepperdine's home baseball games are played at Eddy D. Field Stadium, one of the nation's most picturesque collegiate facilities.
- Tari Frahm Rokus Field has been the home of the Pepperdine women's soccer team since the program came into existence in the fall of 1993
- The Pepperdine men's and women's tennis teams play all of their home dual matches at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center.
- Pepperdine's Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool
- World-famous Zuma Beach has been the home of Pepperdine's national-championship winning beach volleyball team since the program's first season in 2011-12.
- Strength and conditioning room
Pepperdine University is committed to providing students with an outstanding education. As such, Pepperdine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges—Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of six official academic bodies in the United States.