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Student Life

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Overview 

The Office of Student Life seeks to enhance the academic, social, and spiritual lives of students through departments and programs outside of the formal academic curriculum. As the chief student affairs officer, the dean(s) of student life is responsible for managing student assessments, student counseling, student discipline, student organizations, spiritual life, and diversity efforts.

View the Student Life Request Form

Contact

lawstudentlife@pepperdine.edu 

Chalak Richards

Dean of Students, Diversity, and Belonging 

chalak.richards@pepperdine.edu 

310.506.7439

Al Sturgeon 

Associate Dean Student Life & Spiritual Development

al.sturgeon@pepperdine.edu 

310.506.4623

Emily Doneen 

Student Life and Spiritual Development Coordinator 

emily.doneen@pepperdine.edu  

310.506.4654