Become a Student Leader
Interested in becoming a leader on campus? Here are some student leadership opportunities in Student Activities.
Orientation Coordinator (OC)
OCs provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the Orientation Leaders as they prepare them to serve the incoming students during orientation in August. OCs are responsible for elements of orientation planning and implementation, OL training, and information sessions. This position requires dedication, a servant heart and a commitment to Pepperdine's Christian mission. Students must have served as an Orientation Leader (OL) in order to be eligible to apply for the position of Coordinator and must be available for training prior to NSO. There are approximately 6-8 positions available.
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| Applications Open: Monday, March 7 |
| Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 25 |
| Interviews: March 14 - March 30 |
| Faculty/Staff Recommendation Due: Friday, April 1 |
Orientation Leader (OL)
OLs help new students move into their residence halls, assist with informational sessions, participate in new student activities and are available to answer general questions. OLs must attend training sessions prior to NSO and are required to serve through the duration of NSO. There are approximately 100 positions available.
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| Applications Open: Monday, March 7 |
| Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 1 |
| Interviews: March 14 - April 8 |
| Faculty/Staff Recommendation Due: Friday, April 8 |
Student Programming Board
The Student Programming Board is a committee of appointed Pepperdine student leaders dedicated to planning, organizing, and executing events that bring students together. The Board hosts over sixty events throughout the year, each designed to foster community and give students a college experience that is unique to being a Wave.
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| Applications Open: Wednesday, February 23 |
| Deadline to Apply: Monday, March 21 |
| Rolling Interviews: Wednesday, March 9 - Wednesday, March 30 |
| Professional + Peer Recommendations Due: Friday, March 25 |
Inter-Club Council (ICC)
ICC invests our portion of the Campus Life fee each semester in student clubs, retreats, event programming, and organization initiatives. ICC Executive Board supports our nearly 100 student organizations with classroom reservations, technological needs, brainstorming, leadership development, purchasing, and event support.
| Application Deadlines |
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| Applications Open: Monday, March 21, 2022 |
| Deadline to Apply: Sunday, March 27, 2022 |
| Rolling Interviews: Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 8 |
Student Government Association
SGA is dedicated to providing the students of Pepperdine University with quality representation through innovative advocacy programs. When a need arises SGA strives not to just pass that concern on to the administration, but to create and implement real solutions for the student body. Governed by an elected executive board, class presidents, senators, and appointed directors, SGA has several committees that work with administrators, faculty, and staff across the University to address student needs.
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| Applications Open: Elections Packets available now |
| Candidates Meeting (mandatory): Wednesday, March 16 |
| Election Day: Wednesday, March 23 |
Transfer Mentors
Transfer mentors are students who previously transferred to Pepperdine and want to serve the transfer population. During the fall and spring, they serve as orientation leaders, helping new students move in and transition to their new home. Throughout the year, they host transfer families and various transfer events.
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| Applications Open: Monday, March 7 |
| Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 25 |
Other Leadership Opportunities
There are many other opportunities to get involved in a leadership role in other areas/departments around campus. See below for a few of those opportunities.