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
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New Waves, New Hats: SGA’s Fashion Forward Initiative
To kick off the new academic year for the incoming class of 2028, the Student Government Association (SGA) treated the new Waves to customized trucker hats at the NSO Block Party on Aug. 16. The celebration, located in Mullin Town Square, was a closing to the long, yet exciting celebration of NSO Week. Multiple campus organizations tabled, such as Community Engagement and … [Read more...] about New Waves, New Hats: SGA’s Fashion Forward Initiative
Seaver College Alumni Host Their Annual NSO Event: ‘New Student Mugging’
New Student Mugging is an annual New Student Orientation (NSO) tradition that takes place at Alumni Park, said Avesta Carrera, office manager for Alumni Affairs. The tradition involves alumni returning to campus to serve root beer floats to first-year students. "This is the time that students will make friends for the rest of their life so it's a good time for them to meet new … [Read more...] about Seaver College Alumni Host Their Annual NSO Event: ‘New Student Mugging’
Staff Editorial: Allow Students More Time to Move Out
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. The end of an academic year is an exciting time for all. As a chapter closes, a new one opens. For some, excitement creeps in as they … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Allow Students More Time to Move Out
Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
Incoming Pepperdine students may be wondering what it means to say "Waves Up" or to attend "the 'Zoey 101' school." Within their first semester, the class of 2027 and transfer students alike will become familiar with both these phrases and the wider Pepperdine culture. It is normal to feel a mixed bag of excited and nervous feelings of anticipation about what the first year … [Read more...] about Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
