CAMPUS LIVING

Campus Housing

The mission of the Office of Housing and Residence Life is to establish a community that fosters social, academic, and spiritual growth. As a result, all new students, including all transfer students, are required to live on campus and have a meal plan for four semesters. The only exception applies to spring transfer students who are required to live on campus for one semester (the spring term when they begin Pepperdine).

We believe the relationships and community built during these first years of attending Pepperdine are vital to the college experience. The Housing and Residence Life program provides an atmosphere that empowers students to make connections between faith, living, and learning within a diverse community.

Housing Portal

The Pepperdine University Housing Portal is a one-stop shop for students to apply for housing, search for and select roommates, enroll in a meal plan, and view their room assignments.

Admitted students should check their Pepperdine email accounts regularly during the summer for information on when the housing portal will open to them and important deadlines.

Seaver College Housing Application Process

Timeline for Newly Admitted Students:

• May 15, 2023: Housing Portal opened

• The Housing Portal went live on May 15. Students must be accepted to the University, submit the “Intent to Enroll” form, and pay the enrollment deposit (through WaveNet) before access to the portal is granted.

• June 16, 2023: Deadline for contracts and roommate selection

• Students who submit housing applications after the deadline are still guaranteed housing, but they will not have the option of selecting a roommate nor are they guaranteed notification of their placement by July 3.

• July 3, 2023: Placements confirmed via email.

Scan the code at left for more information about reserving and living in campus housing.

What To Bring

o Sheets (extra-long twin) and mattress pad (extra-long twin) o Comforter and pillow o Toiletries and caddy (personal items should not be stored in the bathroom) o Towels o Shower shoes/flip-flops o Storage containers o Lots of hangers o Laundry basket and iron/ironing board o Trash can o Bulletin board and/or white board o Decorative items to personalize the room o Computer o At least two lamps (no halogen bulbs or string lights) o Two UL-approved surge protectors with lots of outlets (including some wide outlets for chargers) o A one-half-inch socket wrench for move-in if you want to raise the height of the bed. Otherwise, you can call Housing to do this for you. o A small fan o Good walking shoes and comfortable flipflops for running around campus (only a few take bikes—it’s too hilly) o Cocktail attire or Sunday best clothing for President Gash’s Reception during orientation

Scan the code above for more information about housing resources and for a packing list.

Room And Furniture Dimensions

Scan the code at left for room and furniture dimensions for planning purposes, or call 310.506.7586 or email housing@pepperdine.edu.

Campus Dining

The Waves Cafe is one of our three main dining facilities located on the first floor of the Tyler Campus Center (TCC). This state-of-the-art platform dining concept features restaurant-quality food. A beautiful 180-degree ocean view also gives this location a very special appeal. The Waves Cafe features four entrée stations serving a different freshly prepared item at each meal, an extensive salad bar, and gourmet soups and desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary restricted items are offered for lunch and dinner, in addition to a pizza bar.

Our facilities also include Nature’s Edge, the HAWC Cafe, the Oasis —our new artisan “’za” and noodle bar—and Starbucks Coffee in the Payson Library. Meal plans can be purchased in a variety of ways.

Scan the code at left for more information about dining and meal plans.