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Check-In Procedures

Fall 2025

When is my move-in day?

Please find the standard move-in days below for each school. Students will be receiving further check-in instructions via email.

School/Classification Move-In Day Check-In Time
Seaver College (New International and Domestic Students)  August 11, 2025 Follow instructions provided by NSO
Seaver College (New Domestic Students)  August 12, 2025 Follow instructions provided by NSO
Seaver College (Returning Students) August 16, 2025 9 AM - 5 PM
Seaver College (Returning Students) August 17, 2025 1 PM - 5 PM
Caruso School of Law and Straus Program (New Students) August 8, 2025 10:30 AM - 4 PM
Caruso School of Law and Straus Program (Returning Students) August 13, 2025 1 PM - 5 PM
School of Public Policy (New Students) August 15, 2025 8 AM - 5 PM at the Housing Office
School of Public Policy (Returning Students) August 23, 2025 After 1 PM
Graziadio Business School (New Students) August 22, 2025 9 AM - 5 PM at the Housing Office
Graziadio Business School (Returning Students) August 30, 2025 After 1 PM
Graduate School of Education and Psychology (New Students) August 25, 2025 9 AM - 5 PM at the Housing Office
Graduate School of Education and Psychology (Returning Students) August 30, 2025 After 1 PM

May I check in early?

Housing and Residence Life cannot accommodate early check-ins.  Residents should plan to check in on assigned move-in days. While students cannot drop off any belongings to their room prior to the assigned check-in time, students may ship items to Pepperdine up to 30 days prior to their arrival.

How do I enter my room? Where do I find my PIN?

To access your room, hold your student ID card up to the keypad above the doorknob, then enter your four-digit PIN code. If you do not know your PIN code, it can be found through your WaveNet account > Student Services > ID Card PIN Lookup. 

Can I send packages before I arrive?

Belongings can be shipped to Pepperdine University Mail Services up to 30 days before your arrival. Please note that Mail Services will not deliver shipped items. All belongings must be picked up at the appropriate location/hours. Please reach out directly to Mail Services for more information regarding how to/where to send items. 

We encourage you to bring essentials with you in case you are not able to visit the Mail Services office on the day of your arrival. 

Contact Us

The Housing and Residence Life Office is located in the Student Assistance Center (SAC) along Seaver Drive, right above the Center for Communications and Business (CCB).