Send some love to your Pepperdine student during finals week and purchase a Finals Survival Kit from the Student Alumni Organization for $25.00

The kit includes healthy and fun goodies to keep a student's spirits up and his/her mind sharp.

Order one today!

Spring order deadline: Sunday, April 13th!

Please join us as we present an evening with
Maya Angelou
Poet, Educator, Historian, Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Author
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live
Saturday, May 10, 2014
6:30 p.m. Reception/7 p.m. Dinner
Black tie optional
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (310) 506-4115 or click here

When a special occasion calls for cupcakes that are delicious and sure to please, we have your solution. These cupcakes are made by Food Network's 2011 Cupcake Wars winner! Cupcakes are topped with buttercream frosting and include cake flavors that will make that special someone feel, well ...really special.

Bring a smile to your student's face by ordering for special occasions such as: Birthday, Finals, and/or Graduation.

Research clearly indicates that philanthropic people have one thing in common – they were raised in families where philanthropy was valued and practiced. Even though a college education can be seen by outsiders as expensive, insiders often report it was worth every dollar invested.

Local Storage is available in the Malibu and Calabasas areas.  Malibu Self Storage is located 2728 Cross Creek Road and can be reached at 310-456-5555.  Another option is Calabasas Self Storage 818-880-6060.  If you need assistance in getting your child's belongings back home, College Storage & Student Services can help with that, along with providing storage!  Read More>>>

We are looking forward to this year's graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Parents of seniors will find the Seaver College Graduation website extremely helpful as you being to plan for the special day.

Celebrate your student’s special day at the Waves of Success Graduation Luncheon being held after graduation on the lower lawn adjacent to the ceremony at Alumni Park.

Save the date to enjoy an all-inclusive, safe and family fun vacation at the new Pepperdine Family Camp on the Malibu Campus in the summer of 2014! Bring your entire family for a week of fun in the sun!

2014 Pepperdine Family Camp Sessions
Orange Session: July 30 - August 3
Blue Session: August 6 - August 10

Click here if you would like to receive more information

The Mountain is a student-ministry group at Pepperdine as well as the name of the concert and free event to be produced April 6, 2014.  The Mountain is the manifestation of a vision of several Pepperdine students, who desire the community to be more united and to experience as a whole renewal in the Gospel.

All Sons & Daughters' is a group that connects broken people with their God. Worship leaders at Journey Church in Franklin, TN, their critically acclaimed EPs, Brokenness Aside, Reason To Sing and The Longing, along with their first full length feature album, Season One, bear witness to the power of worship by the people, for the people and of the people.

Tickets>>>

It's an amazing transformation--One day the Malibu Pepperdine campus is full of students who are taking their last exam and packing; a few days later, thousands of guests come pouring in for the annual Bible lectures. Surrounded by stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, believers from all over the world have a chance to grow spiritually from scriptural teaching.

The Pickford Ensemble of Pepperdine University performs three world premieres of silent film scores by Pepperdine student composers Matthew Aune, Andy Gladbach, and Thomas Yee. Each film stars the phenomenal actress and Hollywood legend, Mary Pickford.

A Lodging for the Night (1912), scored by Matthew Aune
The School Teacher and the Waif (1912), scored by Andrew Gladbach
Near Yet So Far (1912), scored by Thomas Yee

We invite you and your family to join us in celebrating your admission to Pepperdine University on April 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 pm!

Malibu Reception is a day-long, on-campus event that will serve as an occasion to honor you for your achievement, as well as to introduce you and your family to the unique Pepperdine community. 

Join Pepperdine Athletics and the Men's Volleyball team on
April 11th at 7 p.m. when the Waves play Hawaii!  It is the Malibu Reception for accepted students and we would love to have as many fans as possible to pack the gym to show these incoming freshmen how exciting our sporting events are!  There will be free sunglasses for the first 500 fans.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors!

Let's Go Waves....Let's Go Wave Parents!!!

Parents should encourage their sons and daughters to study hard and do their best while still caring for themselves with healthy thinking, eating, sleeping, and exercising.  Those experiencing test anxiety or extraordinary levels of stress should consider taking advantage of the resources available at the Counseling Center (310) 506-4210.  

The school year is winding down, and now is the time to start preparing for your student to study abroad next year! As you and your student plan for their exciting year or semester at an International Program, check out each program's library website, which offers maps, information on classes, the country's daily news, and more!
Also, if your student is studying abroad for the full year, encourage your student to stay on track with their Visa applications!

We have a glimmer of good news to share with all of you about our wait list. Pepperdine has decided to turn W building in the Drescher Apartments from a Villa hotel operation into student housing for next year! We also forecast that 30-50 beds may become available in Towers depending on the incoming freshmen and transfer student classes. 
 
The W building will be configured for triple rooms with the new campus triple furniture. Each room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, and flat screen TV to make these some of the nicest rooms on campus. While there are no kitchens in these units, a CoolWave Microwave/Refridgerator unit will be provided in each room. Even with three people per apartment, we consider these to be comparable price wise with Lovernich at the cost of $4640 per semester. The cost for a Towers double is at $5400 per semester.
 
We currently have over 300 students on the wait list. The highest priority of need are those without cars who can commit that they will not register a vehicle next year. This will also be evaluated with the need for students with high campus involvement that requires them to be on the Malibu campus most of the day and night such as:
·      A major with commitments such as Theater, Music, or Biology
·      A job or internship on campus
·      Extra-curricular activities such as clubs, sports, SGA, or ministry
 
We wish that we had housing for all of you on campus and we regret that even this solution won’t take care of everyone. In particular, if you have a car and your involvement in campus activities is less than 15 hours per week, we would encourage you to continue looking for housing off campus. Only 20% to 30% of the wait list will be able to get housing through this process. 
 
An email and link to the process will be emailed to you by April 4th. The web form will be open for you to register your needs with us between April 4th and April 18th.  We will notify students of placements beginning May 15th. 
 
Sincerely,
 
HRL Staff

Click here for off-campus housing links!

We need your help! You are invited to join fellow parents, alumni and staff in welcoming prospective students at the 2014 Admission Receptions. The goal of this event is to promote Pepperdine University to high school seniors who have been accepted to Pepperdine. We would be thrilled to have you attend to answer questions from prospective parents and students, or simply to share about your experiences with the University. We are looking for parent representatives of Pepperdine University for our upcoming  Admission Reception to be held in the following cities:

SEATTLE: Sunday, April 6, 2014 3:00-5:30 pm
CHICAGO: Sunday, April 6, 2014 3:00-5:30 pm
MALIBU: Friday, April 11, 2014 11:00-1:45 pm
DALLAS: Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:00-5:30 pm

If you are interested in helping or would like to view the address of the reception, click here. Questions...call 310-506-6110 or e-mail kimberly.barkis@pepperdine.edu

Parent Volunteers are needed for Seaver Graduation on Saturday, April 26 from 8:00 to 10:30 am.  If you are interested, please respond to Kim Barkis at 310-506-6110 or email kimberly.barkis@pepperdine.edu.  We will be assisting with seating, handing out sunscreen, hats and our "Proud Pepperdine Parent" fans and buttons!

Send-Off Parties are a great way for incoming students to get ready to attend Pepperdine. If your child participated in one of these, you know how beneficial and fun they are. We already have several host families confirmed but could still use help in a few other cities.  
  
These can be held in your home, a restaurant, a park, or anywhere you think students would enjoy gathering. Please contact kimberly.barkis@pepperdine.edu if you are interested in hosting a Summer Send-Off Party in your area.

Looking for the perfect vacation?   We have some amazing trips for you to choose from with the Worldly Waves Travel Program.  You can spend a week at our nation’s capital, or go overseas on a trip through the rolling green hills of Ireland.  You can also spend your time in Florence, Italy!  If you’re looking for a trip that is mixed with the perfect amount of service, you can spend your time in San Francisco with our Alumni Project Serve. 

The Pepperdine mobile app is now available for free download in both iTunes and Google Play stores. The app will give you instant access to:

• University news and events calendars
• Updated emergency info
• Campus maps
• Much more!

Questions? Feedback? Contact us at imc@pepperdine.edu.

A LinkedIn Pepperdine Seaver Parents Association group has been started.  If you are a LinkedIn member, please join our group.  We would enjoy connecting some of our outstanding students to you and your business through this media.

4/1/2014 Deadline for submission of final signed copies of thesis or project to the Seaver Dean's Office
4/11/2014 Last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5 p.m.
4/12/2014 Online Course Evaluation period
4/14/2014 Easter Service
4/14/2014 Last day to submit Change of Final Exam form
4/20/2014 Easter
4/21/2014 Final exams
4/21/2014 Residents check out of on campus housing 24 hours after their last final, but no later than Friday at 9 a.m. (except for graduating students)
4/25/2014 Graduation Receptions and Baccalaureate
4/25/2014 Residence halls close at 9 a.m. (except for graduating students)
4/26/2014 Graduation
4/26/2014 Spring 2014 degree posting date
4/27/2014 Graduating seniors check out of on campus housing by 9 a.m.
4/29/2014 Pepperdine Bible Lectures (4 Days) Summer Session I 2014
5/4/2014 Housing Check-in
5/5/2014 Classes Begin
5/6/2014 Last day of 100% Refund
5/6/2014 Last day of Add/Drop
5/7/2014 Last day of CR/NC
5/8/2014 Last day of 75% refund
5/9/2014 Last day of 50% refund
5/12/2014 Last day of 25% refund
5/16/2014 Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W"
5/23/2014 Online Course Evaluation period (6 Days)
5/26/2014 Memorial Day; all offices closed; no classes meet
5/28/2014 Last day to withdraw with a grade of "WP" or "WF"
5/30/2014 Final Exams

Please take a moment to look for the latest and greatest bargains for your travels to Malibu at the newest addition to our Parent Program Website.
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The Parents Program Office
Vice Chancellors: Sara Young Jackson and Lou Drobnick
Director: Kim Barkis
Lacey Von Lanken, Kelly Semkiw and Amy Clark