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Pepperdine University

Welcome to Pepperdine

At Pepperdine, purpose is more than a pursuit—it’s a calling. It drives us to lead, to serve, and to love, knowing that the work of education is part of something far greater than ourselves. Rooted in faith and propelled by a higher mission, we are designed, prepared, and equipped For Greater Purpose.

Find Your Degree

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

Pepperdine University

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.

 

Pepperdine University oceanside campus in Malibu, CA

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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.

Spiritual Life at Pepperdine

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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 Law Review Symposium 2026

Pepperdine Law Review Symposium 2026

The symposium convenes scholars, practitioners, and policy leaders to examine the evolving landscape of Second Amendment law. In light of the Supreme Court’s Bruen and Rahimi decisions, it explores the growing role of historical tradition in constitutional interpretation—analyzing its doctrinal, historical, and practical implications, including how to identify relevant historical analogues.

March 27, 2026, 8:15AM - 4PM
Caruso School of Law

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.