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Academic Year Housing

Graduate student reading in Drescher apartment single room

2024-2025

The Housing Portal opens on March 15 at 9 AM for students to submit their 2024-2025 academic year housing applications! Graduate student housing applications will be accepted and offered on a rolling basis through the summer.  

New School of Public Policy Students

Congratulations on your admission to the School of Public Policy! New graduate students who are admitted must follow these steps to apply for housing:

  1. Submit the Intent to Enroll Form and pay the Enrollment Fee in your WaveNet Applicant Center. If you have questions regarding this step contact: sppadmissions@pepperdine.edu.
  2. All School of Public Policy students who wish to live in campus housing are required to make a non-refundable $500 housing prepayment to their student account. To submit a prepayment visit: School of Public Policy | Student Accounts.
  3. To apply for housing, visit the Housing Portal to submit a housing application and sign the contract.
  4. After completing the application, the Housing Office will send housing offers via email on a rolling basis based on the space available.

Returning School of Public Policy Students

For returning School of Public Policy students who wish to apply for housing, please follow the steps below:

  1. Visit the Housing Portal to submit a housing application and sign the contract.
  2. After completing the application, the Housing Office will send housing offers via email on a rolling basis based on the space available.

Frequently Asked Questions

  Am I guaranteed on-campus housing if I submit my housing application?

No, but we are committed to having graduate students on campus to the greatest extent possible.

  If I do not receive placement on campus, will my $500 housing prepayment be refunded?

Yes, if you do not receive an on-campus housing placement, you will be refunded in full to your student account.

  When is the deadline to apply for housing?

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

  Can I select my roommate?

Yes, you may request a roommate group of up to 4 people within your housing application. Please note, however, that we cannot guarantee to meet all roommate requests.

  Where will I live?

School of Public Policy students live in the Drescher Campus Apartments.

  How do I cancel my housing application?

Visit the Housing Portal or email our office at housing@pepperdine.edu to cancel your housing application. Please note that cancellation fees may apply.

  I need a housing accommodation next year. How does this impact my housing?

All students in need of accommodations must work through the Office of Student Accessibility (OSA). For more information and deadlines, please visit our Student Accessibility webpage. Please note that students who currently have accommodations must annually renew and update their accommodations.

Students with approved housing accommodations will follow the standard housing application process. Housing and Residence Life (HRL) and OSA will work with students to address the specifics of their accommodation, based on availability.

  How do I select a meal plan?

Students interested in purchasing a meal plan can do so by emailing housing@pepperdine.edu with their request! 

For more details on meal plans, please visit our Meal Plan Information or Meal Plan Rates page. 

 

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