Alumni Reunions and Celebrations
Pepperdine alumni reunions are a cherished tradition, bringing Waves from around the world together to celebrate shared experiences and relive special memories. Waves Weekend is our annual celebration of these reunions, honoring milestone anniversaries for alumni from various decades and international programs. For over 60 years, Pepperdine’s international programs have fostered life-changing exploration, academic excellence, personal growth, and a vibrant global community.
Alumni, family, and friends have the chance to continue this legacy for today’s students by visiting beloved international program locations. Alumni Affairs celebrates each program with domestic reunions and international travel, spotlighting one annually with a Grand Reunion at Waves Weekend in Malibu, followed by international travel to that program's location.
Join your dedicated social media group for the latest reunion and trip information, share stories, reconnect with your cohort, and engage with other alumni from your program!
International Programs Reunions and Travel
Our International Program reunions and travel experiences honor the transformative global experiences that define Pepperdine. Each October during Waves Weekend in Malibu, we host a Grand International Program Reunion, celebrating one of our programs. The following summer, alumni, family, and friends are invited to travel to the celebrated program's location, offering International Program (IP) alumni the chance to return to their beloved program homes and fellow Waves the opportunity to experience Pepperdine's international campuses. These immersive travel experiences provide opportunities to relive global memories, reconnect with classmates, and strengthen ties to the University while exploring the world as Waves.
Plan to be with us for these upcoming events:
- London International Travel | July 5–8, 2025 | Learn more
- Florence Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend, October 3-5, 2025 | Malibu, CA
- Florence International Travel | Summer 2026
- Buenos Aires Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend, October 2026 | Malibu, CA
- Buenos Aires International Travel | Summer 2027
- Switzerland Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend, October 2027 | Malibu, CA
- Switzerland International Travel | Summer 2028
- Heidelberg Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend, October 2028 | Malibu, CA
- Heidelberg International Travel | Summer 2029
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting alumni adventures!

London, England
Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend 2024
The London Grand Reunion during Waves Weekend 2024 celebrated the 40th anniversary of Pepperdine’s second-oldest IP program—London. Seaver IP and Caruso Law Londoners gathered to mark this milestone, with scholarship initiatives launched in honor of the occasion to enhance student cross-cultural experiences and global perspectives: Support London IP and London Caruso Law.
London Travel | Summer 2025
Former residents of 56 Prince’s Gate and Knightsbridge, get ready to return to your
London home and create new memories with alumni, family, and friends during Pepperdine
international travel, July 5–8, 2025!

Heidelberg, Germany
Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend 2023
In celebration of the program’s 60th anniversary, Pepperdine hosted the Heidelberg Grand Reunion during Waves Weekend in 2023 and launched the Heidelberg Student Support Fund, ensuring more students can experience this one-of-a-kind educational journey.
Former IP residents who called Moore Haus home on Heidelberg’s castle hill are part of Pepperdine’s community of the longest, continuously operated, study-abroad program.
Heidelberg Travel | Summer 2024
In summer 2024, alumni and friends enjoyed an unforgettable Pepperdine travel experience
in Heidelberg.

Florence, Italy
Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend 2025
IP residents who once called Villa Di Loreto their home away from home are invited to celebrate the program’s 40th anniversary at the Florence Grand Reunion during Waves Weekend, October 3–5, 2025.
Florence Travel | Summer 2026
A summer 2026 Pepperdine international trip to Florence is being planned for alumni, family, and friends—more details coming soon

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Grand Reunion | Waves Weekend 2026
Alumni who called Casa Holden home during their IP experience are invited to celebrate 40 years of the program at the Buenos Aires Grand Reunion, taking place during Waves Weekend from October 2–4, 2026.
Buenos Aires Travel | Summer 2027
In addition, Pepperdine international travel to Buenos Aires, in summer 2027, is being planned for alumni, family, and friends—stay tuned for more details.
Facebook group is coming soon!
Decade Reunions
Each Waves Weekend also welcomes back alumni from specific decades for a special reunion dedicated to their era. Recent celebrations include Seaver alumni from the 1980s and 1990s, and upcoming Waves Weekend 2025 will host a reunion for alumni from the 2000s. Join us as we celebrate the distinctive spirit of each generation!

‘80s Decade
Alumni from 1980–1989 gathered at Waves Weekend, October 2023, for a special reunion celebrating the many accomplishments from these class years.

‘90s Decade
Alumni from 1990–1999 took over Waves Weekend, October 2024, coming home to Malibu from all over the country and even abroad.

Future Decade Reunions
We’re excited to welcome home the classes of 2000–2009 during Waves Weekend 2025 (October 3–5, 2025) and the classes of 2010–2019 during Waves Weekend 2026 (October 2–4, 2026)
Facebook groups are coming soon!