National Student Employment Week

Pepperdine University 2025-2026 Celebration

Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student work experience during National Student Employment Week (NSEW). Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant in any career, and better preparation for the job market upon graduation. Student employees perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative on campus and throughout the community. Indeed, most schools and surrounding businesses depend on the contributions of this reliable workforce for the efficient operation of the campus and community. Each year Pepperdine University celebrates National Student Employment Week during the second full week of April. National Student Employment Week enables us to recognize and thank Pepperdine students for the contributions they make as employees to the University and the Malibu community.

This year's National Student Employment Week will take place from April 13-17, 2026. With a disco theme to set the stage for daily events, the Student Employment Office invites students to the office for treats and sweets throughout the week to show their appreciation for student's efforts in their employment throughout the year. From Helados ice cream to popcorn & lemonade and coffee & donuts, students are not only thanked profusely for their work but are also given snacks that they can take and enjoy during classes or their workday. Students are also encouraged to participate in a raffle drawing for prizes that are donated by our own Pepperdine community and also local businesses within the Malibu community.

To further honor our student employees, supervisors were encouraged to nominate their deserving student employee as the Student Employee of the Year.