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New Student Orientation

New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences

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First-year Spencer Reed (middle) and his parents help him move into his dorm Aug. 18. New Student Orientation (NSO) events like New Student Sunrise, Frosh Follies and Waves Expo have historically been a staple in the first-year experience. Photo courtesy of Spencer Reed The Pepperdine Class of 2030 moved in Aug. 17 and 18 to kick off New Student Orientation (NSO), which takes … [Read more...] about New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences

NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students

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New Student Orientation (NSO) at Pepperdine is a program that provides a full week of events for new students and parents to equip them for their time at Pepperdine. Returning students share what inspired their roles as NSO leaders and their experience so far. Ximena Parra is a junior who joined her friends in the fun of being an NSO leader this year. "One of my best … [Read more...] about NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students

New Students Catch Riptide’s Waves at NSO Pep Rally

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To find a member of Riptide, look for 1) pep and 2) Pepp. Sporting copious amounts of cheer and dressed in blue and orange from head to toe, Riptide members have been busy welcoming new Waves and planning for the fall season. Riptide's presence was undoubtedly spirited at the Aug. 15 pep rally Pepperdine Athletics hosted for New Student … [Read more...] about New Students Catch Riptide’s Waves at NSO Pep Rally

NSO at Pepperdine University: The Journey of Finding A New Home

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The Pepperdine community welcomed new students to Seaver College in Malibu on Tuesday. New Student Orientation began Aug. 14 and will conclude Friday. Student Activities created this program specifically for new students and their families to become familiar with the school's academics, student activities, student services, housing, international programs and much more, … [Read more...] about NSO at Pepperdine University: The Journey of Finding A New Home

Pepperdine Kicks off Spring 2022 with New Student Orientation

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Students check in for Spring NSO on Jan. 6. Spring NSO welcomed around 100 new students to campus a week before the start of the semester. Photo by Lucian HimesPepperdine welcomed a few students back early this year — the new transfer students and the Class of 2025 students who were admitted for the spring semester. Spring New Student Orientation began Jan.6-9 with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Kicks off Spring 2022 with New Student Orientation