Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University requires a minimum of 128 units to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Pepperdine University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Pepperdine University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Pepperdine University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 83% of students who start college at Pepperdine University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Pepperdine University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Pepperdine University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Pepperdine University?

Pepperdine University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Pepperdine University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Pepperdine University

When choosing a major, Pepperdine University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Pepperdine University.

Student Designed Majors

Pepperdine University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Pepperdine University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pepperdine University

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Does Pepperdine University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Pepperdine University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Pepperdine University Have An Online Program?

✅ Pepperdine University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Pepperdine University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Pepperdine University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Pepperdine University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Pepperdine University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Pepperdine University.

Does Pepperdine University Require Internships?

❌ Pepperdine University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Pepperdine University

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Pepperdine University Library

The main library on campus is the Payson Library and there are 6 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Pepperdine University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Pepperdine University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Southern California and Washington University in St. Louis

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Pepperdine University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Pepperdine University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Pepperdine University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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