Pepperdine university seaver college profile

THE PEPPERDINE EXPERIENCEA PL ACE W HERE SCHOL A RS, BEL IE V ERS, A RT IST S, AT HL E T ES, A ND INNOVATORS CON V ERGE.

5 MOST POPULAR MAJORS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SPORTS MEDICINE

ECONOMICS POLITICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY

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ACADEMIC D IV IS IONS, MAJORS, AND MINORSMAJOR MINOR SEQUENCES, TRACKS, EMPHASES, OR SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISIONACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; Accounting, Marketing; Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration (five-year program)

COMMUNICATION DIVISIONADVERTISING, INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA PRODUCTION, SPORT ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION (Sequences: Intercultural, Interpersonal, Organizational Communication, Rhetoric and Leadership); Rhetoric and Leadership, Speech Communication

FINE ARTS DIVISIONART, ART HISTORY, MUSIC (Sequences: Applied Music, Applied Guitar, Composition, Music Education), THEATRE ARTS (Sequences: Acting, Directing, Production/Design), THEATRE AND MUSIC, THEATRE AND MEDIA PRODUCTION (Sequences: Acting, Directing); Art, Art History, Multimedia Design, Music

HUMANITIES AND TEACHER EDUCATION DIVISIONCREATIVE WRITING, ENGLISH (Honors Program, Emphasis: Literature, Writing and Rhetoric, Education and Secondary Teaching Credential), FILM STUDIES (Emphasis: Film and Media Studies, Film and Digital Media Production), HISTORY (Honors Program, Emphasis: Business), LIBERAL ARTS; Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, History, Writing; Teacher Education Program

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES DIVISIONFRENCH, GERMAN, HISPANIC STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (Specializations: Economic Studies, Political Studies, International Management Studies, International/Intercultural Communications, Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle East/North African Studies), ITALIAN; Asian Studies, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian

NATURAL SCIENCE DIVISIONBIOLOGY (Honors Research Program), CHEMISTRY (Honors Research Program), COMPUTER SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS, MATHEMATICS, MATHEMATICS EDUCATION, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, PHYSICS, SPORTS MEDICINE (Honors Research Program), NATURAL SCIENCE (3/2 Engineering Program tracks in conjunction with partner institutions: Chemical, Computer, and Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Pre-Health Professional Curricula); Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Sports Medicine

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY DIVISIONRELIGION, PHILOSOPHY (Business Emphasis); Religion, Vocational Ministry, Philosophy

SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISIONECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE (Honors Research Program), PSYCHOLOGY (Honors Research Program), SOCIOLOGY; Economics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Work, Sociology

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMSAfrican American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Intercultural Studies, Nonprofit Management, Sustainability, Women’s Studies; Certificate in Conflict Management

WHERE FAITH AND LEARNING MEET As a private Christian liberal arts university, Pepperdine is at the forefront of HOLISTICALLY DEVELOPING the next generation of leaders through rigorous curriculum, faculty mentorship, tailored research opportunities, and timely lectureship series.

The liberal arts curriculum at Pepperdine serves as the foundation upon which you can EXPLORE, DEBATE, and address LIFE’S DEEPEST QUESTIONS and the world’s greatest challenges. The outcome is a transformational educational experience that allows you to explore your passions, enrich your life through new academic encounters, and graduate with fundamental knowledge to draw upon throughout your life.

MAKE AN IMPACTServing others is not only a key part of your SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT at Pepperdine, but also an integral part of the mission and culture of the University. Throughout the year the Pepperdine Volunteer Center coordinates a variety of service and volunteer opportunities ranging from one-time events to weeklong programs.

EXPLORE PEPPERDINEWhere students are strengthened for lives of

PURPOSE, SERVICE, and LEADERSHIP.

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MEN’S

BaseballBasketballCross CountryGolfTennisTrackVolleyballWater Polo

CLUB

GolfMen’s Lacrosse Tae Kwon DoRugbyTriathlonMen’s SoccerSurfingUltimate FrisbeeTennis

WOMEN’S

BasketballCross CountryGolfSoccerSwimming and DivingTennisTrackIndoor VolleyballSand Volleyball

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Flag FootballVolleyballBasketballSoccer

AYO WAVES!Welcome to Waves Nation, where 17 men’s and women’s Division I athletic teams compete for victory and the Riptide Spirit Crew bleed orange and blue!

AN IMPRESSIVE

national team championships and 12 individual national championships.

A VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Pepperdine’s residential campus is home to approximately 3,200 undergraduate students hand-selected from diverse cultural, socioeconomic,

religious, ethnic, geographic, and rigorous academic backgrounds. This CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY is the optimal setting for you to build lasting

friendships, explore new interests, and take part in numerous Pepperdine traditions.

A ROOM WITH MORE THAN A VIEW

of students live on campus in fully furnished, suite-style residence halls centrally located on main campus.>60%

AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCEWhen you are a Pepperdine student, the world is at your fingertips. Study with Pepperdine faculty and fellow students in PEPPERDINE-OWNED FACILITIES around the world. Over 60 percent of students participate in one of Pepperdine’s highly regarded international programs, which have ranked consistently in the top 10 by the Institute for International Education for the past seven years in a row.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS

WASHINGTON, D.C. BUENOS AIRES, ArgentinaLONDON, England LAUSANNE, SwitzerlandHEIDELBERG, GermanyFLORENCE, ItalySHANGHAI, China

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OPTIONS

Participate in a variety of semester, academic year, winter, summer, internship, and special interest international programs.

OFFICE OF ADMISSION AND OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

Seaver College of Pepperdine University

310.506.4392

International +1 310.506.4246

24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263

[email protected]

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ADMISSION STATISTICSFall 2015 Application NumbersApplications 10,619Admitted 4,048Enrolled 913

ADMIT AVERAGES Mid–50%First-year GPA 3.57–3.94Transfer GPA 3.37–3.77SAT Reading and Math 1190–1360SAT Critical Reading, Math, and Writing 1780–2040ACT Composite 27–31TOEFL IBT 95–106(Preliminary admission statistics as of 6/15)

WITHIN YOUR REACH Tuition and fees 2015–2016Tuition (12–18 units) $48,090Room and board $13,810Student activity fee $252Total Direct Cost $62,152

Pepperdine University’s AP and IB policies vary slightly from year to year and by subject. Typically, a score of 3 on AP exams or 5 on IB exams earns students college credit at Pepperdine.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSTo support international students during their time at Pepperdine, the Office of International Student Services (OISS) offers a range of services, including admission consideration, immigration support, financial assistance, and student orientations. PEPPERDINE.EDU/INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The University expects that a student’s family will assume the primary responsibility for financing the cost of higher education. However, if the cost of education exceeds a family’s ability to pay, students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. The Office of Financial Assistance is available to help students with this process. SEAVER.PEPPERDINE.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID

The Seaver College Office of Admission of Pepperdine University is committed to assembling an entering class filled with individuals who will add to the Pepperdine community. Regardless of where a student falls in the spectrum of test scores, the Office of Admission encourages all prospective students to apply. The Admission Committee thoroughly reviews all applications and considers the contributions each applicant would make to the University from a holistic perspective.

HELPFUL RESOURCES of undergraduate students received some form

of financial assistance during the 2014‑2015 academic year.

GLOBAL DIVERSITY

of the undergraduate population are international students.

ADMISSION CHECKLISTo STEP 1: Submit your Common Application.o STEP 2: Submit additional required materials.o STEP 3: Monitor your application and to-do lists via “App Tracker.”It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the Office of Admission receives all required application materials by the appropriate admission deadline.

APPLY NOW!SEAVER.PEPPERDINE.EDU/ADMISSION/APPLICATION

DEADLINESFALL TERM

JANUARY 5 Application deadlineFEBRUARY 15 FAFSA deadlineAPRIL 1 Admission decisions sentAPRIL 5 Financial assistance awards sentE

SPRING TERM

OCTOBER 15 Application deadlineNOVEMBER 15 Decisions sentDECEMBER 1 Enrollment deadline