Register for NSO

Orientation is mandatory for all students. 

For any questions contact Student Services at 818.702.1461 or chs.studentservices@pepperdine.edu.

Four-Year BSN Registration Instructions

NOTE: Registration for Fall 2026 NSO is now open. Please email nso@pepperdine.edu if you have any questions.

Four-Year BSN Students: All incoming BSN students must register for NSO through Wavenet and attend orientation. Parents are welcome to attend orientation as long as they register and pay before arrival.
There is NO registration fee for students; however, they will use their meal plan to purchase meals during NSO.  
Please note: You do not need to register and pay the fee if you are just moving your student in on check-in day. 

Tuesday, August 18 - Friday, August 21, 2026, Pepperdine University, Malibu*
*Wednesday, August 19, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Pepperdine University, Calabasas

Two-Year Transfer Pathway BSN and ELM-CNL Registration Instructions

NOTE: Registration for Fall 2026 NSO is now open. Please email chs.studentservices@pepperdine.edu if you have any questions.

Two-Year BSN Transfer Pathway and ELM-CNL New Students: All incoming Two-Year BSN Transfer Pathway and ELM-CNL students must register and attend orientation. Please use this form to RSVP. Parents and family members should not attend.

Thursday, August 20, 2026, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Pepperdine University, Calabasas 

Changing NSO Registration Info

Need to make changes to your New Student Orientation Registration (e.g. forget to include dietary restrictions)? Please email chs.studentservices@pepperdine.edu. Please include your full name, CWID, e-mail address, phone number, and registration change details.