Student Resource Guide
2026–27
Education
and Psychology
At the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP), we strive to support students in their academic pursuits while also encouraging them to use school and University resources to enhance their graduate experience� Our goal is to provide exceptional service rooted in Pepperdine’s mission to strengthen students' lives for purpose, service, and leadership�
The Student Services Office at GSEP supports each student’s academic journey through advisement, writing support, student registration, and expanded University resources� Each student has their own academic advisor to assist with program questions and course planning, as well as writing support to provide feedback and tutoring on written academic assignments� GSEP offers a range of professional events and lectures to complement the classroom experience� We encourage participation in these extracurricular and co-curricular activities to further develop professional skills and build relationships with students, faculty, and staff�
GSEP is recognized as an innovator in higher education and strives to make seamless the transition from classroom to one’s professional career� We are excited that you have selected GSEP for your graduate studies, and we welcome you to the Pepperdine family�
Michelle Blas Senior Director, Student Success Graduate School of Education and Psychology
WaveNet and My Community
Pepperdine’s student system portal is found at wavenet�pepperdine�edu� Through the use of WaveNet, students can access email, enroll in classes, view grades, contact their advisor, request transcripts, access the learning management system, and much more�
Pepperdine uses a campus-wide identification number (CWID) as a numeric identifier for your student records� Be sure to use your CWID in correspondence with the University as well as your Pepperdine email address for all electronic communications with the University�
YOUR STUDENT WAVENET ACCOUNT
` Type wavenet pepperdine edu in your browser
` Click the “Log in to WaveNet” button
` Enter your Network ID and password
` Click “Login” to enter your WaveNet student portal “home” page
MY COMMUNITY
Current students, staff, faculty, and alumni have access to Pepperdine’s internal website: community�pepperdine�edu� You can find instructions to guide you through WaveNet and important information to keep you updated with the Pepperdine community� community.pepperdine.edu/it/tools/wavenet/students 310.506.HELP (4357)
Students should review the GSEP Academic Catalog for detailed information on institutional policies, financial information, and degree requirements� gsep.pepperdine.edu/student-life/services/catalog
Student Services
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Each academic program is assigned to an advisor to assist students with personalized guidance throughout their program� Advisors can counsel you on enrollment options, academic progress, registration holds, and much more�
Students are encouraged to request individualized advisement appointments whenever they have questions regarding their academic program or student record� Refer to the program list below for direct contact to your advisor�
community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/student-services/academic-advising
CLASS REGISTRATION
Students are assigned a date and time block for registration each term� This time block will appear on the “home” page in your WaveNet account once assigned� Students must clear all registration holds prior to registering for classes�
Detailed instructions on how to add or drop classes, submit various academic requests, and view term registration dates are at the link below.
community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/student- services/registration
DEGREE PROGRESS
Students can track their academic progress through the use of the degree audit report (DAR) in WaveNet� Your DAR will confirm for you which classes you have completed, are in the process of completing, and which you have left in order to complete your degree�
For questions regarding your curriculum, consult with the GSEP Academic Catalog applicable to your term of entry, or applicable to the term of a program plan change� You should also contact the Education or Psychology departments listed on page 4�
gsep.pepperdine.edu/student-life/ catalog
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are noncitizens of the United States International students at Pepperdine should use the appropriate visa related to their current activities at Pepperdine (a student visa or other nonimmigrant visa that allows part-time or full-time study)� Most commonly, international students maintain an F-1 student visa.
F-1 visa students must enroll for a full-time unit load each term unless they have prior authorization from the Office of International Student Services (OISS) for a reduced unit load� For questions and additional information regarding further federal requirements for F-1 students, contact OISS�
oiss.pepperdine.edu oiss@pepperdine.edu 310.506.4246
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
The primary goal of the Graduate and Professional Schools Institutional Review Board (GPS IRB) is to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research activities conducted under the auspices of Pepperdine University.
Research projects conducted by any Pepperdine graduate student with the intent to contribute to generalizable knowledge including: critical literature reviews, theses, dissertations, and independent research projects, must be supervised by a Pepperdine faculty member.
Because such directed or independent research projects employ systematic data collection and plan the public dissemination of the research findings, they must also be submitted to the GPS IRB for review prior to the commencement of any data collection and/or contact with human subjects� The GPS IRB only accepts online applications, which can be submitted through the eProtocol IRB system at the link below� community.pepperdine.edu/irb gpsirb@pepperdine.edu
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY
The Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) seeks to accommodate students with documented disabilities to allow them equal standing in educational endeavors� In compliance with state laws, OSA at Pepperdine is dedicated to maintaining an environment that guarantees students with disabilities full access to its educational programs, activities, and facilities� pepperdine.edu/student-accessibility student.accessibility@pepperdine.edu 310.506.6500
STUDENT ID CARDS
Student ID cards are required for library resources, printing services, entrance to athletic facilities, and more All students are invited to request a student ID card via the Get Mobile app. community.pepperdine.edu/it/services/idcard community.pepperdine.edu/it/services/idcard/selfieguidelines.htm
TEACHING CREDENTIALS
The GSEP Credentials Office is the central administrative office for all students working toward their teaching credentials� The office can assist you in everything from deciding which credential may suit you best, fulfilling state credential requirements, scheduling credential sessions, and completing the proper prerequisites upon admittance� credinfo@pepperdine.edu 310.568.5656
TRANSCRIPTS/ENROLLMENT VERIFICATIONS
Current students can view transcripts free of charge or order official transcripts through their WaveNet account� Simply select the “Academics” button from the “home” page of your WaveNet account, then click the “View Unofficial Transcripts” or “Order Transcript/ Verification” link�
Enrollment verification is processed for the current term of enrollment and after the add/drop period for the term� The University reports all enrollment to the National Student Clearinghouse each term� Currently enrolled students may request an Enrollment Verification by selecting the “Order Transcript/Verification” link through their WaveNet student portal�
pepperdine.edu/registrar onestop@pepperdine.edu
VETERANS
Pepperdine is an active participant in the Yellow Ribbon G�I� Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program), proudly offering tuition support (almost $3 million annually) to Yellow Ribbon-eligible students Pepperdine does not limit the number of Yellow Ribbon-eligible students that can attend the University at any one time Student-veterans are also provided priority registration while attending Pepperdine� Students using Veterans Administration (VA) benefits should submit their VA Certificate of Eligibility to the school certifying official in the Office of the Registrar prior to registration� pepperdine.edu/veterans vabenefits@pepperdine.edu 310.506.6129
WRITING SUPPORT
Writing Support provides a variety of services, including guidance and feedback on writing for all papers and dissertations, webinars and workshops on the writing process, in-class workshops, and individual consultation and tutoring
You may schedule an appointment or submit a paper at the first link below. pepperdine.mywconline.com community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/ writing-support community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/ dissertation gsep.writingsupport@pepperdine.edu
Student Financials
FINANCIAL AID
The Financial Aid Office provides financial aid guidance to obtain and process Title IV Federal Aid and scholarships, private educational loans, and grants� More than 75 percent of our students benefit from financial aid programs� Financial aid awards are based on an analysis of the student's financial aid eligibility and enrollment status� Students must reapply for financial aid (FAFSA) before the start of each aid year� Our Financial Aid Office staff are available to answer any questions you may have about the financial aid application process, as well as to help you navigate the details of funding your education at GSEP�
gsep.pepperdine.edu/admission/financial-aid gsepfaid@pepperdine.edu
310.568.5775
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Students are responsible for anticipating total tuition and fee charges and should be prepared to make appropriate payment on or before the first day of the term� The Student Accounts Office provides student account information and processes tuition payments, company reimbursement, and student refunds� To review your Pepperdine student account activity, including detailed information about tuition charges, payment due dates, financial aid credited to your account, or refunds processed, log into your WaveNet account and select the “Finances” button from the “home” page� community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/ student-accounts gsepsa@pepperdine.edu
310.568.5588
Student Employment
CAREER SERVICES
GSEP Career Services operates from an innovative approach that promotes clarity of purpose, self-confidence, and community connections� We offer customized services for our graduate students and alumni throughout their career, whether they are preparing for a transition, positioning themselves for advancement, clarifying their next goal, navigating workplace dynamics, or launching their own business� Through career design sessions, self-marketing consultations, and our signature programs, we provide lifelong career development support for accessing and thriving in a rapidly changing workforce� By honoring the intersectionality of identities, GSEP Career Services empowers each individual’s unique career journey of purpose, service, and leadership� GSEP uses Handshake as its official career portal—a modern career management platform that provides students and alumni with access to more than 1 million employers globally, as well as career resources and events, appointment scheduling, and peer-to-peer networking.
gsep.pepperdine.edu/career-services gsep.careerservices@pepperdine.edu 310.568.5666
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The GSEP Student Employment Office assists students with their on-campus student employment needs and questions� We offer three types of on-campus student employment: graduate assistant (GA), research assistant (RA), and teaching assistant (TA)�
Available positions are listed in Handshake� community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/student-services/ student-employment gsepsemp@pepperdine.edu 310.568.2327
Campus Life
BOOKSTORE
All book price information can be accessed on the bookstore website� You have the option to buy new or used textbooks, to rent textbooks, or to download a digital textbook� The first website below is for the Calabasas, Irvine, and West Los Angeles Graduate Campuses and the second website below is for students in Malibu at the Drescher Graduate Campus� pepperdine.wla.bkstr.com bkstr.com/pepperdinestore/home
HOUSING
On-campus housing is offered only at the Drescher Graduate Campus in Malibu
For all other campus locations, housing is not provided for graduate students� A Relocation Resource Guide for the Calabasas, Irvine, and West Los Angeles Graduate campuses is available for reference on the Housing and Residence Life website to help graduate students search for the best location to meet their residential needs� gsep.pepperdine.edu/student-life/services/housing gsep.housing@pepperdine.edu
LIBRARY
Pepperdine Libraries makes it possible for students to connect seamlessly through direct engagement with library staff, access to physical and online course materials, and collaboration across the University� Students can also receive one-on-one research assistance from a librarian� library.pepperdine.edu 310.568.5685
PARKING
Student parking is available at each of our four campuses� For detailed information regarding parking passes, key cards, and vehicle registration at your preferred campus, please visit the My Community parking page�
community.pepperdine.edu/gsep/ student-services/parking
PUBLIC SAFETY
Up-to-date information about University-related emergency issues is at the first link below.
If you believe an individual poses an imminent threat to a member or members of the University community, please contact the Department of Public Safety immediately� If you are located at a graduate campus and believe imminent danger is likely, please contact 911 immediately, and then contact the Department of Public Safety� If you do not believe that harm is imminent, but an individual’s behavior seems threatening or seems like it could lead to harm to the individual or to the community, you should report the concern to the Department of Public Safety or your dean’s office� The Department of Public Safety is open every day, 24 hours a day.
Report tips to campus police, digitally walk your friends home, and know what to do in emergencies� Download “LiveSafe” from Google Play or the App Store� Select “Pepperdine University” If you have any questions, contact the Department of Public Safety� emergency.pepperdine.edu pepperdine.edu/publicsafety 310.506.4442
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The Student Code of Conduct applies to all Pepperdine students across all six schools of the University� Each student is responsible for knowing and adhering to the University’s Student Code of Conduct and its related policies.
Pepperdine University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law in the administration of its educational policies, admission, financial assistance, employment, educational programs, or activities A detailed description of the University’s policies regarding discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, as well as applicable complaint and grievance procedures are outlined in the standards of conduct�
Anyone may report a violation of the Student Code of Conduct by contacting the Office of Community Standards at 310 506 4471 or the Department of Public Safety at 310.506.4442. pepperdine.edu/student-life/ student-code-of-conduct gsep.studentservices@pepperdine.edu
Student Activities
ATHLETIC EVENTS
The Pepperdine University Athletics Department is committed to Christian values, to the academic well-being of all of our studentathletes, and to competing for championships Cheer alongside Willie the Wave and witness the Waves achieve athletic success as a NCAA Division I school
Admission into all regular-season home events is free to those with a current, valid Pepperdine ID. pepperdinewaves.com
GSEP EVENTS
At GSEP, we have a calendar of events that reflects our commitment to advancing in intellect and growing in spirit� Our events include lecture series, service opportunities, devotional gatherings, and other ways to connect with your community� community.pepperdine.edu/events/gsep
The Margaret J� Weber Distinguished Lecture Series brings leading change agents to GSEP to discuss the challenges and opportunities in our world today.
gsep.pepperdine.edu/dls
Sacred Centering is a monthly devotional gathering for GSEP faculty, staff, students, and alumni to gather as a community, pause to focus on God’s sanctity, and allow for the renewal of our collective spirits� All religions and faith practices are welcome.
gsep pepperdine edu/student-life/spiritual/sacred-centering
LISA SMITH WENGLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Experience the power and joy of the performing arts on the Malibu campus� Special programs include ARTSReach and Family Performances.
The Frederick R Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University showcases modern and contemporary art with a focus on art made in California.
arts.pepperdine.edu 310.506.4522
STUDENT GROUPS
The student-affiliated scholarly organizations and societies at GSEP provide students with the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional development beyond academic studies. With the support of faculty advisors, our student-led organizations encourage members to learn and grow together in an environment supportive of diversity and creativity� A complete list of student-led organizations for the Education and Psychology departments can be found on the GSEP website.
gsep.pepperdine.edu/student-life/groups
Health and Wellness
Pepperdine’s Thrive Student Wellness program provides services and resources to support students’ well-being� Whether studying in Malibu, Calabasas, West Los Angeles, Irvine, online, or abroad, we hope you take advantage of all that Thrive offers�
COUNSELING CENTER
The Counseling Center offers free, confidential services to Pepperdine students, including individual, couples, and group counseling� The center staff also includes a psychiatrist, who provides medication consultation� Students come to the Counseling Center for a variety of concerns, such as homesickness, depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Counselors are available 24/7 for crises or urgent concerns� During office hours, students are welcome to call, email, or walk in to the center. Outside of office hours, calling 310.506.4210 will connect students with a counselor� The center also offers consultation to students who are concerned about another student and wondering how best to assist them� Students will be supported by a compassionate, licensed professional focused on their well-being�
As a part of the Thrive Student Wellness program, Pepperdine has partnered with a telehealth vendor to offer scheduled counseling appointments to students living outside of California, as well as those needing evening or weekend appointments� Students are welcome to download the app and set up an account using their Pepperdine email address.
community.pepperdine.edu/counselingcenter student.counseling.center@pepperdine.edu 310.506.4210
FITNESS AND RECREATION
Our virtual fitness classes serve all Pepperdine students while our in-person instructional and group fitness classes, special events, and cardiovascular equipment serve the Malibu community� community.pepperdine.edu/campusrecreation campus.recreation@pepperdine.edu
HEALTH CENTER
The Student Health Center provides a wide variety of services similar to any family practice office, including care for respiratory problems, sports medicine, injuries, women’s and men’s health, and dermatology� SHC staff consists of board-certified physicians, a physician assistant, a registered dietitian-nutritionist, registered nurses, medical assistants, and administrative personnel�
Pepperdine has partnered with TimelyMD to offer students free access to medical support through the TimelyCare platform. community.pepperdine.edu/healthcenter 310.506.4316
PEPPERDINE RESILIENCE-INFORMED SKILLS EDUCATION (RISE) PROGRAM
RISE seeks to build the physical, cognitive, social, life skills, service, and spiritual resilience of our students by providing them with frameworks that can be used to navigate life’s difficulties�
RISE is a central resource that provides students opportunities through workshops, classes, peer educators, resilience mentors and coaches, films and speakers, special service opportunities, and digital resources.
Subscribe to the monthly newsletter to stay in the know about RISE programming, workshops, and community-building opportunities at the first link below. pepperdine.edu/rise/newsletter pepperdine.edu/rise 310.506.6728
STUDENT CARE TEAM AND TITLE IX
The Student Care Team (SCT) provides students with support across a range of areas to further their well-being and success� Students can benefit from working closely with a case manager to access supportive resources on and off campus, address acute needs and unexpected hardships, and to create individualized care plans to position them for holistic success� While students can contact the SCT directly, referrals are also accepted from faculty, staff, parents, and peers�
The Office of Title IX addresses campus-wide sexual misconduct concerns through prevention education, leadership training, response, and supportive measures� community.pepperdine.edu/thrive/student-care-title-ix-resources.htm
Completing Your Degree
DEGREE POSTING
Students must apply to graduate in order for their degree to be posted to their transcript� Master’s-degree students will be sent instructions for completing an application for degree posting at the start of the term in which they are expected to graduate� Doctoral students will be given instructions for applying to graduate during APA clearance� Degrees are posted on transcripts at the end of the term in which all requirements for the degree have been satisfied, official grades have been received, and an Application for Degree Posting has been submitted.
gsep.pepperdine.edu/student-life/services/graduation-faqs gsepreg@pepperdine.edu
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
The GSEP commencement ceremony is held annually on Alumni Park at the Malibu campus� Students must RSVP by completing the commencement ceremony RSVP link, which will be emailed to all potential graduates during the spring term.
gsep.pepperdine.edu/graduation gsepgrad@pepperdine.edu
Alumni Services
As a GSEP graduate, you belong to an exclusive alumni network boasting more than 26,000 leading educators and psychologists. Your alma mater provides you lifelong access to a broad range of services, resources, and events designed to help you tap into your global alumni network to support you in any stage of your life and career� Connect with your Pepperdine family early and often to find a purposeful career and prepare for your future�
The Office of Alumni Engagement celebrates cultural heritage on an inclusive platform that recognizes and celebrates the different cultures, causes, ethnicities, genders, heritage, nationality, races, and religions of our community�
gsep.pepperdine.edu/about/cultural-heritage gsep.pepperdine.edu/alumni gsepalum@pepperdine.edu 310.568.5649
