Waves Weekend
Waves Weekend 2025
October 3–5, 2025
This year, we're excited to welcome alumni, students, families, and friends back to campus for Waves Weekend—an unforgettable celebration of community, tradition, and school spirit. From October 3 to 5, Pepperdine will come alive with high-energy events, meaningful connections, and the vibrant excitement only Waves can bring!
Two Special Reunions This Year
2000s Decade Alumni Reunion
More details coming soon
We’re excited to celebrate the reunion of the classes of 2000–2009. To honor the connections across overlapping graduation years, we’re also welcoming alumni from the classes of 1996–1999 and 2010–2013. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates, reminisce on your college days, and catch up with fellow alumni from the 2000s. We welcome you and your family to join us in sharing memories and strengthening your connection to the Pepperdine community.
Florence Alumni Grand Reunion
Brock House | Saturday, October 4, 2025
Celebrate 40 incredible years of the Florence program—a milestone honoring the unforgettable journeys, lifelong bonds, and the defining experiences that began in the heart of Italy. Join fellow alumni and Elizabeth Whatley (’84), director of the Florence International Program, at the Brock House on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in celebrating a program that has left an indelible mark on lives for over four decades, sparked global perspectives, and created bonds that last a lifetime.
Additional Reunions
We’re excited to welcome back alumni for a variety of campus group reunions that celebrate shared experiences and connections. Featured reunions include:
- Pepperdine Ambassadors Council
- SGA
- Student Life Leaders (NSO, HRL, SGA)
- Sororities and fraternities
- Black Student Association
Are you interested in organizing your own campus group reunion or supporting current ones? Contact Chad Quinones at chad.quinones@pepperdine.edu for more information.
Annual Activities
Don't miss out on the fun, fellowship, and exciting activities throughout the weekend. Waves Weekend is designed to show off our Pepperdine pride and celebrate alumni who paved the way.
The Pepperdine community comes together in a festival-like atmosphere to celebrate Pepperdine and the fall sports teams.
Relax on Alumni Park in the family and student tent with student entertainment. The Alumni tent is where you’ll catch up with alumni from across all graduating years, all while overlooking the breathtaking ocean views.
Waves Weekend is your time to come home to Pepperdine and celebrate your reunions. Reunite with old friends and relive the memories of your college days.
Build lasting connections and expand your professional network at academic department events. Come back to campus and sit in on a class or be a guest speaker in conjunction with a department event.
A cherished trail that begins at Pepperdine University's campus and leads to a prominent white cross overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This cross stands as a symbol of hope and resilience for the Pepperdine community.
Attend meaningful services at the weekly University Church of Christ and Waves Church services, and a special Worship Service during Waves Weekend hosted by the 2000s Decade Reunion Alumni.
Get to know other families and feel part of the Waves community. Enjoy events like a Legacy Family event, the Family and Alumni Picnic, and Church services.
Don't miss out on the fun, fellowship, and exciting activities throughout the weekend. Waves Weekend is designed to show off our Pepperdine pride and celebrate alumni who paved the way.
The Pepperdine community comes together in a festival-like atmosphere to celebrate Pepperdine and the fall sports teams.
Celebrate With Us on Social
Pepperdine Alumni • Pepperdine Alumni
Student Activities • Student Programming Board
Use #WavesWeekend on your social posts to share the fun.
