Application Deadlines
Please see below for a list of important application deadlines and dates for Spring, Early Action, Early Decision I & II, and Regular Decision admission to Pepperdine.
Please note that only First-Year applicants may submit an application for Early Action or Early Decision I & II admission consideration.
Transfer applicants and Nursing applicants must apply for Regular Decision.
| Applicant Decision Plan | Application Deadline | FAFSA Deadline | Decisions Sent | Financial Aid Release Date | Enrollment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | November 1 |
December 21* |
January 22 (need-based aid) |
May 1 |
| Early Decision I |
November 1 | November 1 |
December 21* |
January 22 (need-based aid) |
February 1 |
| Early Decision II |
January 15 | January 15 | February 1 | February 12 (merit and need-based aid) |
March 1 |
| Regular Decision |
January 15 | February 15 | March 19 | April 1 (merit and need-based aid) |
May 1 |
| Transfer Admission |
January 15 | February 15 | March 19 | April 1 (merit and need-based aid) |
May 1 |
| Spring Admission |
Priority: Oct 1 Final: Nov 1 |
October 15 | Rolling Basis | Rolling Basis | December 1 |
*Merit aid will be released on December 22