Student Pregnancy
A pregnancy is a major life transition, often accompanied by a variety of emotions and critical decisions to be made. At Pepperdine, we are strongly committed to being a caring support system when any student becomes pregnant. Our goal is to provide resources, support, and assistance for the student to continue her studies. Although Pepperdine does not support an unmarried student's choice to engage in sexual relationships, we do support any pregnant student throughout the process. We will not pursue disciplinary action regarding the matter. If a student becomes pregnant while enrolled at Pepperdine, highly confidential and caring assistance is available through the Health and Counseling Centers, as well as other offices. Students are encouraged to contact the following individuals who are ready to provide confidential support and assistance:
La Shonda Coleman, Associate Vice President and University Title IX Coordinator (310) 506-4436 Rebecca Roldan, Interim Director, Health Center (310) 506-4317 Nivla Fitzpatrick, Director, Counseling Center (310) 506-4210
The following individuals and organizations are among those available to provide further support and assistance:
On-campus Resources:
| University Chaplain | (310) 506-4275 |
| Connie Horton, Vice President for Student Affairs | (310) 506-6475 |
| Andrea Harris, Senior Director, Student Administrative Services (Academics) | (310) 506-6148 |
| Kristy Collins, Dean of Enrollment Management & Associate Provost of University Financial Assistance | (310) 506-4116 |
Off-campus Resources:
| Conejo Pregnancy Center (Thousand Oaks) | (805) 373-1222 |
| Claris Health (West Los Angeles) | (310) 268-8400 |
| Ventura County Pregnancy Center | (805) 644-3307 |
| Los Angeles Pregnancy Services | (213) 382-5643 |
Last Updated: July 27, 2021
Policy Contact: University Title IX Coordinator