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Welcome to Pepperdine

Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where you're inspired to learn as you learn to inspire.

Find Your Degree

Pepperdine offers rigorous programs, valuable resources, and countless opportunities that will enable you to pursue your desired course of study.

A Place of Faith

Guided by our Christian faith, the Pepperdine community explores how faith transforms student life, classroom learning, and personal growth through spiritual life programs and opportunities.

 

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Dedicated to Discovery

Committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, Pepperdine scholars conduct world-class research across multiple disciplines and engage in innovative scholarship with a spirit of inquiry.

Pepperdine Academics

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Competing with Purpose

A member of the West Coast Conference, Pepperdine Waves compete at the highest levels of college athletics on 17 NCAA Division I teams.

Pepperdine Athletics

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At Center Stage

Pepperdine's fine arts programs engage the community in powerful performances and inspiring experiences held in state-of-the-art facilities that invite audiences near and far.

Explore the Arts

 

Events

Pepperdine Classical Guitar Recital

Pepperdine Guitar Concert Series | Guitar Concert

Come experience recitals performed by the guitar students of Christopher Parkening, one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of classical guitar. This event is free of charge and open to all.

Tuesday, October 15, 5-6 PM
Payson Library, Surfboard Room

Pepperdine's Commitment to an Inclusive Environment

Pepperdine University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.