Pepperdine’s Office of Admission sent out admittance decisions to prospective Seaver students for fall 2018 on April 1, marking the lowest admittance rate ever for the undergraduate college, according to Pepperdine’s Director of Admission Falone Serna.Serna said the most recent data is from May 3, and is expected to change slightly up until the add/drop period of … [Read more...] about Seaver Reports Lowest Admittance Rate to Date for Fall 2018
New Student Orientation
From Our Feed: New Pepperdine Students Wave onto Campus
Photos by Terra Atwood Editor’s Note: “From our feed” is a feature covering developing stories from our social media accounts on our website. These will be updated, but the most recent information can always be found on our social media, @peppgraphic. UPDATE 12:14 p.m. 8/23/17: This year's freshman class of 957 students (as of 9:27 this morning) is the largest in … [Read more...] about From Our Feed: New Pepperdine Students Wave onto Campus
What’s the Rush for Recruitment?
Art by Peau Porotesano Ladies. Collegiates. My fellow Panhellenic community. Lend me your ears. I write to bring attention to the pushed forward date for Panhellenic Recruitment. While this decision could be perceived as beneficial, I believe it is a detrimental move. We all remember what it was like to be first years at Pepperdine the first week of school. Those mixed … [Read more...] about What’s the Rush for Recruitment?
Take Your Time Adjusting to Pepperdine
Art by Peau Porotesano Pepperdine's New Student Orientation is, for some, a social nightmare. With its dance parties, song and dance routines, small talk and the onslaught of names forgotten seconds after they're heard, the experience can be overwhelming. I was recently struck with a sense of horrified nostalgia as I watched the class of 2020 navigate its way through hordes … [Read more...] about Take Your Time Adjusting to Pepperdine
My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity
Photos by Brandt Misik My Tie, a well-known part of Pepperdine’s New Student Orientation week, is undergoing some changes this year, starting with the blind-date tradition behind its nickname. The event, officially listed in this year’s NSO schedule as “President’s Reception,” will otherwise retain its “core,” and freshmen will still have a chance to get dressed up, … [Read more...] about My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity