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Pepperdine University

General Information

What is New Student Orientation?

New Student Orientation (NSO) is a program intentionally designed for incoming students. The program will include information on academics, student activities, student services, living on campus, and much more. University administrators, faculty, staff, and upper-division students will be available throughout the program to answer all of your questions about college life.

Who Attends New Student Orientation?

NSO is designed for new students who have enrolled in the College of Health Science. Please note that attendance is mandatory for all new students. 

When Is New Student Orientation?

In-Person Orientation for School of Nursing Four-Year BSN students will take place at the Calabasas Campus on Wednesday, August 19, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

In-Person Orientation for School of Nursing Two-Year Transfer BSN and ELM-CNL students will take place at the Calabasas Campus on Thursday, August 20, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Location: Pepperdine Calabasas Campus, 26750 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

Move-In and Check-In

Domestic students living on the Malibu Campus will Move-in and Check-in on August 18, between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Check-In will take place at the Firestone Fieldhouse Parking Lot on the Malibu Campus

See Interactive Campus Map for more information.

Once you check in, you will move into your residence hall if you are living on campus. A representative from Student Activities will be there to meet you when you arrive at your residence hall. After moving in, you will need to relocate your car to Mountain Parking Garage (Parking Lot J). (located near our Drescher campus). You will not be able to leave your car in front of the residence hall.

Students will receive an email with more information regarding Move-In and Check-In prior to January 7th. 

Orientation Schedule

The Fall 2026 New Student Orientation schedule is currently in progress and will be available to new students prior to orientation. 

Registration Fees

There is NO registration fee for incoming students. Students living on the Malibu Campus may start using their meal points during NSO.

  • Parents of Four-Year BSN students are welcome to attend orientation as long as they register and pay before arrival.
  • Parents of Two-Year Transfer BSN and EML-CNL should not attend orientation.