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Spring 2024 New Student Onboarding

Full-Time Programs

Welcome Waves! 

The Pepperdine Graziadio new student onboarding experience is designed to prepare you to succeed in your graduate program. New student onboarding is a comprehensive (and fun!), multi-week experience that includes virtual and on-campus opportunities to network, learn about student services and resources, engage in career planning, and prepare for your academic program. At Pepperdine Graziadio, the entire campus community comes together to support your new student onboarding journey, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Each full-time program has a uniquely tailored onboarding schedule, therefore, dates and times vary by program. Select your academic program below to view your new student onboarding schedule and mark your calendar now. 

Things to Know

  • Dress attire: Comfortable, business casual attire is suggested for all events. We recommend wearing layered clothing and planning for potential outdoor seating and varied Malibu temperatures.
  • Driving directions: On-campus events will take place at the Drescher Graduate Campus in Malibu. Driving directions are located here. Upon arrival, students can park in lots S, T or V at the Drescher Graduate Campus.
  • Interactive campus map: To locate specific buildings or parking lots on campus, refer to the interactive campus map. Use the search bar at the top of the screen to type in the exact location, or click on the buildings and parking lots directly on the map.  
  BS/MBA 5 Year

Pre-Arrival Module

Location: Virtual - Login through your WaveNet Student Center To-Do List

In November, you will receive an email from your academic advisor with instructions to access the virtual Pre-Arrival Module. This is a required, self-paced module that will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, and must be finished before December 4, 2023. 

The Pre-Arrival Module is designed to help you prepare for your arrival on campus, learn about student resources, and understand the action steps you must take before you begin your program. 

Admitted Student Reception

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:15 - 7 PM (PT)

Location: Virtual - You will receive an email invitation to register

Pepperdine Graziadio is thrilled to invite you to the virtual Admitted Student Reception open to all admitted students in the spring 2024 term. This is a chance for you to celebrate with your future classmates and meet more of the Pepperdine community as we welcome you into the incoming class. We invite you to wear the Pepperdine University school colors (orange and blue) to showcase your school spirit. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

Note: You must be admitted for spring to attend this event. 

New Student Webinar Part 1: Meet the Advising Team

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5 - 6 PM (PT)  

Location: Virtual

View recording

The two-part new student webinar series hosted by the Full-Time Programs Office will be one of the first opportunities to meet your academic advisor. The first webinar will cover the distinct features of your academic program, including a typical class schedule, and highlight particular courses you will complete while in the program. For students unable to attend the live session, a recording will be posted to this webpage after the webinar.

Career and Professional Development Meeting

The Career and Professional Development team is here to guide you and provide hands-on career support. In mid-November, your individual Career Coach will contact you to schedule a meeting. The purpose is to learn who you are, get you started on your internship search, and prepare you for the spring Career Seminar.

New Student Webinar Part 2: Preparing for Your Academic Program

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 3 - 4 PM (PT)

Location: Virtual

View recording (passcode: c7W89qF*)

Part two of the new student webinar series occurs after course registration for the first term in the program. Your academic advisor will share the academic tools you will access in the context of how to utilize them upon being enrolled in the program along with outlining academic standards and requirements. For students unable to attend the live session, a recording will be posted to this webpage after the webinar.

New Student Orientation 

Monday, December 18, 2023, 5 - 6:30 PM (PT) 

Location: Virtual

View recording

This is a required orientation that all students must attend. 

The New Student Orientation is an opportunity to learn about career engagement and study abroad opportunities, understand the next steps to begin your program, and spend dedicated time with your faculty members, who will discuss what to expect and how to make the most of your program. 

BSCI 650: Personal and Leadership Development Workshop

Wednesday, January 3 - Friday, January 5, 2024

Location: Graziadio Business School, Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

The workshop (BSCI 650) is an academic course and attendance is required to earn a grade. Meals will be provided. Please check your WaveNet student center for specific course information. 

Check-in for day one of your workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 3 between 1:30 and 3 PM (PT) in the Graziadio Business School lobby. During check-in, you can pick up your student ID and welcome gift, take a campus tour, and meet with a Student Health Center representative to review your requirements. International students can complete their Mandatory Arrival Report on-site. 

Three-Day Workshop Schedule: 

Day 1: Wednesday, January 3

  • Check-In: 1:30 - 3 PM  
  • Workshop: 3 - 7:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, January 4

  • Workshop: 8 AM - 10 PM 

Day 3: Friday, January 5

  • Workshop: 8 AM - 12 PM

Spring Kickoff: Lunch & Resource Fair

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (PT)

Location: Palm Plaza (located outside of the Graziadio Business School entrance), Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

Register here

Kick off the spring trimester with new and returning Graziadio students! 

  • Enjoy free lunch with faculty, staff, and students
  • Learn about campus resources and services
  • Meet the student clubs and learn about ways to get involved
  • Take a professional headshot in our photo booth
  MS in Applied Finance

The MS in Applied Finance new student onboarding schedule will be published in the summer of 2024 for students enrolled for fall 2024.

  MS in Business

The MS in Business new student onboarding schedule will be published in the summer of 2024 for students enrolled for fall 2024.

  MS in Business Analytics

Pre-Arrival Module

Location: Virtual - Login through your WaveNet Student Center To-Do List

In November, you will receive an email from your academic advisor with instructions to access the virtual Pre-Arrival Module. This is a required, self-paced module that will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, and must be finished before December 4, 2023. 

The Pre-Arrival Module is designed to help you prepare for your arrival on campus, learn about student resources, and understand the action steps you must take before you begin your program. 

Admitted Student Reception

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:15 - 7 PM (PT)

Location: Virtual - You will receive an email invitation to register

Pepperdine Graziadio is thrilled to invite you to the virtual Admitted Student Reception open to all admitted students in the spring 2024 term. This is a chance for you to celebrate with your future classmates and meet more of the Pepperdine community as we welcome you into the incoming class. We invite you to wear the Pepperdine University school colors (orange and blue) to showcase your school spirit. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

Note: You must be admitted for spring to attend this event. 

New Student Webinar Part 1: Meet the Advising Team

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5 - 6 PM (PT)  

Location: Virtual

View recording

The two-part new student webinar series hosted by the Full-Time Programs Office will be one of the first opportunities to meet your academic advisor. The first webinar will cover the distinct features of your academic program, including a typical class schedule, and highlight particular courses you will complete while in the program. For students unable to attend the live session, a recording will be posted to this webpage after the webinar.

New Student Webinar Part 2: Preparing for Your Academic Program

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 3 - 4 PM (PT)

Location: Virtual

View recording (passcode: c7W89qF*)

Part two of the new student webinar series occurs after course registration for the first term in the program. Your academic advisor will share the academic tools you will access in the context of how to utilize them upon being enrolled in the program along with outlining academic standards and requirements. For students unable to attend the live session, a recording will be posted to this webpage after the webinar.

New Student Orientation 

Monday, December 18, 2023, 5 - 6:30 PM (PT) 

Location: Virtual

View recording

This is a required orientation that all students must attend. 

The New Student Orientation is an opportunity to learn about career engagement and study abroad opportunities, understand the next steps to begin your program, and spend dedicated time with your faculty members, who will discuss what to expect and how to make the most of your program. 

BSCI 650: Personal and Leadership Development Workshop

Wednesday, January 3 - Friday, January 5, 2024

Location: Graziadio Business School, Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

The workshop (BSCI 650) is an academic course and attendance is required to earn a grade. Meals will be provided. Please check your WaveNet student center for specific course information. 

Check-in for day one of your workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 3 between 1:30 and 3 PM (PT) in the Graziadio Business School lobby. During check-in, you can pick up your student ID and welcome gift, take a campus tour, and meet with a Student Health Center representative to review your requirements. International students can complete their Mandatory Arrival Report on-site. 

Three-Day Workshop Schedule: 

Day 1: Wednesday, January 3

  • Check-In: 1:30 - 3 PM  
  • Workshop: 3 - 7:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, January 4

  • Workshop: 8 AM - 10 PM 

Day 3: Friday, January 5

  • Workshop: 8 AM - 12 PM

Spring Kickoff: Lunch & Resource Fair

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (PT)

Location: Palm Plaza (located outside of the Graziadio Business School entrance), Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

Register here

Kick off the spring trimester with new and returning Graziadio students! 

  • Enjoy free lunch with faculty, staff, and students
  • Learn about campus resources and services
  • Meet the student clubs and learn about ways to get involved
  • Take a professional headshot in our photo booth
  MS in Global Business

Pre-Arrival Module

Location: Virtual - Log in through your WaveNet Student Center To-Do List

In November, you will receive an email from your academic advisor with instructions to access the virtual Pre-Arrival Module. This is a required, self-paced module that will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, and must be finished before December 4, 2023. 

The Pre-Arrival Module is designed to help you prepare for your arrival on campus, learn about student resources, and understand the action steps you must take before you begin your program. 

Admitted Student Reception

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:15 - 7 PM (PT)

Location: Virtual - You will receive an email invitation to register

Pepperdine Graziadio is thrilled to invite you to the virtual Admitted Student Reception open to all admitted students in the spring 2024 term. This is a chance for you to celebrate with your future classmates and meet more of the Pepperdine community as we welcome you into the incoming class. We invite you to wear the Pepperdine University school colors (orange and blue) to showcase your school spirit. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

Note: You must be admitted for spring to attend this event.  

New Student Webinar Part 1: Meet the Advising Team

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5 - 6 PM (PT)  

Location: Virtual 

View recording

The two-part new student webinar series hosted by the Full-Time Programs Office will be one of the first opportunities to meet your academic advisor. The first webinar will cover the distinct features of your academic program, including a typical class schedule, and highlight particular courses you will complete while in the program. For students unable to attend the live session, a recording will be posted to this webpage after the webinar.

New Student Webinar Part 2: Preparing for Your Academic Program

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 3 - 4 PM (PT)

Location: Virtual

View recording (passcode: c7W89qF*)

Part two of the new student webinar series occurs after course registration for the first term in the program. Your academic advisor will share the academic tools you will access in the context of how to utilize them upon being enrolled in the program along with outlining academic standards and requirements. For students unable to attend the live session, a recording will be posted to this webpage after the webinar.

New Student Orientation 

Monday, December 18, 2023, 5 - 6:30 PM (PT) 

Location: Virtual

View recording

This is a required orientation that all students must attend. 

The New Student Orientation is an opportunity to learn about career engagement and study abroad opportunities, understand the next steps to begin your program, and spend dedicated time with your faculty members, who will discuss what to expect and how to make the most of your program. 

BSCI 650: Personal and Leadership Development Workshop

Wednesday, January 3 - Friday, January 5, 2024

Location: Graziadio Business School, Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

The workshop (BSCI 650) is an academic course and attendance is required to earn a grade. Meals will be provided. Please check your WaveNet student center for specific course information. 

Check-in for day one of your workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 3 between 1:30 and 3 PM (PT) in the Graziadio Business School lobby. During check-in, you can pick up your student ID and welcome gift, take a campus tour, and meet with a Student Health Center representative to review your requirements. International students can complete their Mandatory Arrival Report on-site. 

Three-Day Workshop Schedule: 

Day 1: Wednesday, January 3

  • Check-In: 1:30 - 3 PM  
  • Workshop: 3 - 7:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, January 4

  • Workshop: 8 AM - 10 PM 

Day 3: Friday, January 5

  • Workshop: 8 AM - 12 PM

Spring Kickoff: Lunch & Resource Fair

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (PT)

Location: Palm Plaza (located outside of the Graziadio Business School entrance), Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

Register here

Kick off the spring trimester with new and returning Graziadio students! 

  • Enjoy free lunch with faculty, staff, and students
  • Learn about campus resources and services
  • Meet the student clubs and learn about ways to get involved
  • Take a professional headshot in our photo booth
  MS in Real Estate

The MS in Real Estate new student onboarding schedule will be published in the summer of 2024 for students enrolled for fall 2024.

  Inbound Exchange Program

Pre-Arrival Module

Location: Virtual - Log in through your WaveNet Student Center To-Do List

In November, you will receive an email from your academic advisor with instructions to access the virtual Pre-Arrival Module. This is a required, self-paced module that will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, and must be finished before December 4, 2023. 

The Pre-Arrival Module is designed to help you prepare for your arrival on campus, learn about student resources, and understand the action steps you must take before you begin your program.

New Student Orientation

Tuesday, December 5, 9 - 10:30 am (PT)

Location: Virtual - A Zoom link will be provided by email

The new student orientation is an opportunity to learn how to make the most of your time at Pepperdine Graziadio before you arrive in the United States. Meet the Global Programs team and student support staff while learning about essential student services and resources. 

Spring Kickoff: Lunch & Resource Fair

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (PT)

Location: Palm Plaza (located outside of the Graziadio Business School entrance), Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu

Register here

Kick off the spring trimester with new and returning Graziadio students! 

  • Enjoy free lunch with faculty, staff, and students
  • Learn about campus resources and services
  • Meet the student clubs and learn about ways to get involved
  • Take a professional headshot in our photo booth

 

Onboarding Resources

As you prepare for your arrival, we invite you to browse through these onboarding resources to help guide your smooth transition to Pepperdine Graziadio. We look forward to welcoming you as a Pepperdine Wave!

  Onboarding Resources

New Student Checklist

The New Student Checklist provides a list of action items that all new full-time students must complete to begin their graduate program. Please carefully read each section, paying close attention to the action items that require your response. Helpful contacts and links are also provided.

Office of International Student Services

The Office of International Student Services (OISS) welcomes our newly admitted international Waves to Pepperdine University! In order to best help you on your journey to Pepperdine, please follow the important next steps listed on this webpage.

Graziadio Student Hub

The Graziadio Student Hub is your one-stop shop for student life at Pepperdine Graziadio. New students can login using their WaveNet credentials to join student clubs and organizations and explore upcoming events.

Preparing to Study in Malibu
As you prepare for your arrival in beautiful Malibu, check out this list of helpful resources to learn more about the area.