Support Student Affairs

Pepperdine Student Affairs supports students as they pursue their degrees by fostering intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through transformative educational experiences, student support services, and leadership opportunities.

Every student’s journey at Pepperdine is shaped not only in the classroom but also through relationships, mentoring, leadership opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences that define life on the path to a degree and beyond. Through Student Affairs, students are encouraged to grow mind, body, and soul as they build resilience, discover purpose, and develop into servant leaders who will make a meaningful impact in the world. Your support helps create a vibrant community where students feel seen, strengthened, and connected.

Student Affairs is at the heart of the Pepperdine student experience, shaping the moments that transform students far beyond their academic achievements. While the classroom builds knowledge, Student Affairs helps students build character, confidence, faith, and lasting community. Rooted in Pepperdine’s Christian mission, Student Affairs creates a culture of belonging where students are encouraged to care for one another, navigate challenges with courage, and discover the unique impact they are called to make in the world.

A gift to Student Affairs can make a lasting impact by:

• Student Emergency Fund: Providing immediate assistance for students facing unexpected hardships such as medical emergencies, housing insecurity, food needs, or family crises so they can continue pursuing their education with hope and stability.
• Housing and Residence Life’s Adopt-a-Dorm Program: Strengthening campus community through residence hall enhancements, special events, and memory-making experiences that help students feel connected and at home at Pepperdine.
• RISE: Equipping students with lifelong resilience and wellness skills that empower them to navigate adversity, strengthen their well-being, and grow into compassionate, confident leaders

By investing in Student Affairs, you become part of the experiences that help students thrive during their time at Pepperdine and beyond, from wellness resources and mentorship to leadership development, spiritual formation, and programs like RISE, that help students navigate the challenges of college and the unexpected twists and turns of life with strength and confidence.