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Application Deadline: November 1

Students admitted for Early Decision are guaranteed to receive at least $25,000 in merit aid.

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First-Year Students

First-year students apply through the Common Application. First-year applicants are considered students still in high school or students who have graduated high school without completing any college credits. The application process is the same regardless of whether you are applying to Seaver College or the College or Health Sciences nursing program. 

You will also need to submit high school transcripts and an academic recommendation. SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission, but required to be considered for the Regents Scholars Program scholarships. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants. Please refer to the instructions on our First-Year Applicant or International First-Year Applicant pages.

 

Transfer Students

Transfer students apply through the Pepperdine Transfer Application. Transfer applicants are considered students who have both graduated from high school and completed college credits.

You will also need to submit final high school transcripts or an equivalent test, college transcripts from every institution, and an academic recommendation. SAT/ACT scores are optional, while proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants. Please refer to the instructions on our Transfer Applicant, International Transfer Applicant, or Nursing Transfer Pathway pages.

 

Reapplicants

If you have applied within the past two application terms, then you are eligible to complete the free reapplication process. You will need to submit the reapplication form and updated application materials (e.g. recent transcripts). Please refer to the instructions on our Reapplicants page.

 

Application Deadlines

  Fall Term - First-Year Applicants

Fall Term - First-Year Applicants

Early Action

Application deadline: November 1
FAFSA deadline: November 1
Decisions sent: December 21
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Early Decision I

Application deadline: November 1
FAFSA deadline: November 1
Decisions sent: December 21
Enrollment deadline: February 1

Early Decision II

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: January 15
Decisions sent: February 1
Enrollment deadline: March 1

Regular Decision

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: February 15
Decisions sent: March 19
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Please Note: Early Decision applicants will receive preferential consideration for admission and are guaranteed to receive at least $25,000 in merit aid. Applicants for Early Action and Regular Decision will receive the same consideration for admission and financial assistance. Early Action admission offers are nonbinding, while applying Early Decision requires you to enroll at Pepperdine if admitted. Please refer to the FAQ page for additional information.

  Fall Term - Transfer Applicants

Fall Term - Transfer Applicants

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: February 15
Decisions sent: April 1
Enrollment deadline: May 1

  Nursing Applicants

Nursing Applicants

Fall Term

Application deadline: January 15
FAFSA deadline: February 15
Decisions sent: April 1
Enrollment deadline: May 1

Spring Term (2-Year Transfer Pathway Only)

Priority application deadline: October 1
Final application deadline: November 1
FAFSA deadline: October 15
Decisions sent: Rolling Basis
Enrollment deadline: December 1

* Please note that it is strongly encouraged to apply early for spring to increase your chances of being admitted to the program.

  Spring Term

Spring Term

Priority application deadline: October 1
Final application deadline: November 1
FAFSA deadline: October 15
Decisions sent: Rolling Basis
Enrollment deadline: December 1