Pepperdine Parent FAQ
Most Pepperdine offices share the 310.506 prefix, and Seaver College lists them on its contact pages. Use this directory to reach the right one the first time.
About this group
Is this the official Pepperdine University parent group?
No. Far From Home is an independent parent community supported by College Cubbies. For official information, visit the Pepperdine University parent and family page.
Dates and breaks
When does the fall 2026 semester start at Pepperdine?
Seaver College classes begin Monday, August 24, 2026. New domestic students check in to housing on August 18, new international students on August 17, and orientation runs August 18 to 23. Returning students check in August 22 or 23.
When is Waves Weekend 2026?
Waves Weekend, Pepperdine's family and alumni weekend, is Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 on the Malibu campus. Family questions go to 310.506.4201. Waves Weekend
How long is Thanksgiving break at Pepperdine?
The full week. No classes meet Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026, per the Seaver College academic calendar.
When do residence halls close for winter break?
Fall finals run December 14 to 17, 2026, and the residence halls close at 9 am on Friday, December 18. Returning students check back in January 9 or 10, and spring classes start January 11, 2027.
When is spring break 2027?
Monday, March 1 to Friday, March 5, 2027. No classes meet that week.
When is Pepperdine's Seaver College commencement in 2027?
The Seaver College Commencement Ceremony is Saturday, May 1, 2027. Graduating seniors must check out of campus housing by 9 am on Sunday, May 2.
Travel and where to stay
What is the closest major airport to Pepperdine?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Pepperdine lists it as 25 miles from the Malibu campus, about 45 minutes to an hour by car. Rideshare and taxis pick up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1.
Where do visitors park at Pepperdine?
Get a visitor pass at either campus entrance booth, hang it from your rear view mirror, and park in any legal space except red, yellow or blue lined accessible spaces. The pass is valid only on the day it is issued.
Where do Pepperdine parents stay?
The on campus Villa Graziadio Executive Center has 32 rooms, and the Malibu Beach Inn is listed about 5 minutes away. Most other hotels on Pepperdine's parent list are 15 to 30 minutes away in Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks, and several offer a Special Pepperdine Rate.
Move in and move out
Can my student move in early or ship things ahead?
Housing cannot accommodate early check ins. Belongings can be shipped to Pepperdine Mail Services up to 30 days before arrival, and your student picks them up at the Facilities Pad.
Does Pepperdine offer summer storage?
No. Housing does not provide on campus storage and does not allow late check outs, so book shipping or off campus self storage before move out day.
Are Pepperdine dorms air conditioned, and what size are the beds?
Housing says the halls are not air conditioned except Drescher W, so bring a fan. Beds are extra long twin everywhere except George Page F and G blocks, which have extra long full beds.
Health, safety and local life
What is my student's mailing address at Pepperdine?
For most Seaver residents: Student Name, 24255-17 Pacific Coast Hwy # [four digit box number], Malibu, CA 90263. Drescher and George Page residents use 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy with the box number. Packages are picked up at Mail Services on the Facilities Pad.
What should my student do if they get sick at night or on a weekend?
Students can use TimelyCare, free 24/7 virtual care, at 833.4.TIMELY. Nearby options include Malibu Urgent Care (310.456.7551) and UCLA Health Malibu Immediate Care (310.317.0034). For emergencies call 911, and on campus follow up with Public Safety at 310.506.4441.
Can the Pepperdine health center tell me about my student's visit?
Not without your student's written permission. Your student must sign a Release of Information Form at the clinic; otherwise staff cannot even confirm an appointment.
More questions
Who runs parent programs at Pepperdine?
Parent and Family Programs, directed by Cindy Campbell, at 310.506.6826. The office organizes Parents in Prayer, a parents book club, hiking outings and volunteer opportunities.
Who to contact for what
Parent and Family Programs
310.506.6826. Director Cindy Campbell. Family engagement such as Parents in Prayer, the parents book club, hikes and volunteering, plus general questions about being a Pepperdine family.
Waves Weekend
310.506.4201. Registration, schedule and family questions about the October weekend.
Housing and Residence Life
310.506.7586 or housing@pepperdine.edu. Room assignments, check in and check out, the two year live on requirement, and registering guests who stay over a weekend.
Financial Assistance
310.506.4301. Seaver financial aid packages and paperwork.
Student Accounts
310.506.8000. Tuition bills and payments.
Registrar (OneStop)
310.506.7999. Registration, enrollment and academic records.
Student Health Center
310.506.4316. Appointments, immunization records and the insurance requirement. Staff need your student's written release before talking with you about care.
Counseling Center
310.506.4210 or student.counseling.center@pepperdine.edu. Free counseling for students. Nothing is released to parents without the student's written consent, and the center notes email is not secure, so keep sensitive details for a phone call.
Department of Public Safety
Non emergency 310.506.4442. After calling 911 in an emergency, follow up at 310.506.4441. Parking Office 310.506.4700. Anonymous crime tips 310.506.7634.
Student Affairs
310.506.4472. The division led by Dr. Connie Horton, vice president for student affairs. Seaver's contact pages list Student Affairs rather than a separate dean of students line, so start here for broader concerns about student life.
Student Activities and New Student Orientation
310.506.4201 or nso@pepperdine.edu. Orientation schedules and move in week events.
International Student Services
310.506.4246. Questions from international students and their families.
Mail Services
310.506.4293 or mail.services@pepperdine.edu. Mail, package pickup and box number questions.
A note on timing
These offices keep business hours. For anything urgent after 5 pm or on a weekend, Public Safety monitors campus around the clock. Privacy rules mean the health and counseling staff will listen to your concern but cannot share details back, so the most useful call is often to your student first, then to the office that can act.
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