Physical, Spiritual, Mental Health

Thrive!

Health and Wellness benefits under the Thrive Wellness Program offer resources such as mental health services, fitness and recreation opportunities, and more. Visit the program webpage for additional details about virtual and on-campus access options. For students in the Southern California area wishing to access on-campus fitness programming, please be sure to take your physical student ID card with you to the Malibu campus.

Uwill

Uwill is a leading mental health and wellness solution that provides students with the ability to connect with licensed mental health counselors based on their unique needs and preferences.

Students will receive access to teletherapy with a therapist of your choice:

Therapists available based on your preferences including issue, gender, language, ethnicity
Immediate virtual access with video, phone, chat, or message options
Engage in up to six (6) video or phone sessions per year at no cost to you
Uwill Registration note: use your Pepperdine email

Practicing Faith and Spiritual Care

At Pepperdine, we believe faith is to be practiced. We never arrive at or happen upon a perfected faith, but we practice faith day by day. Spiritual practices serve as a rhythm of life by which we encounter God. Practicing your faith is not an assignment. Not a to-do list. Not a reason to feel shame or beat yourself up for not doing it “right.” In fact, there is no “right” or “best way” to practice.

https://www.pepperdine.edu/practicing-faith/

Academic & Professional Development

Career Services

Career Services—GSEP

Phone: 310-568-5666
Email: gsep.careerservices@pepperdine.edu

Additional career resources:

Handshake: Online career management system for GSEP and provides access to hundreds of employment opportunities from around the nation to Pepperdine Students and Alumni.

Library and Writing Services

Library Services	Phone: 310-568-5686 Email: Gabrielle.Riter@pepperdine.edu
Writing Services	Phone: 949-223-2579 Email: gsep.writingsupport@pepperdine.edu

Library Services: Inspired by the University’s mission, Pepperdine Libraries serve our learning community by facilitating exploration, discovery, and creativity. You have access to databases and e-journals, infoguides, and more. You also have access to the GSEP Librarian, Dr. Maria Brahme.

Genesis Lab: The Genesis Lab is Pepperdine’s makerspace and home for emerging technologies. An array of high-tech and low-tech resources are available, inviting creative minds to utilize technology in this innovative space.

Writing Services: The Writing Support Center offers a variety of services for GSEP students and faculty, including individualized writing consultations with feedback and guidance on papers, resources for helping students with strategies and APA formatting, class presentations on writing topics, types of assignments or other services provided in Writing Support.

Additional Writing Resources:

Writing Support Resources (includes resources on accessing a Grammarly account, avoiding plagiarism, APA formatting, etc.)
Webinar Videos from Writing Support

Technology Requirements

It is vital that your technology meets the following standards:

Computer	– At least 4GB RAM (8 RAM ideal) – 2Ghz Dual Core or Faster Processor Mac Users: OS X 10.9 or higher PC Users: Windows 7 or higher
Browsers	– Latest versions of at least two browsers downloaded onto computer – We recommend Google Chrome – Mozilla Firefox is the preferred backup browser – Ensure that browsers settings are updated at the start of each session
Internet Connection	– Hardwired (Ethernet) internet connection (not Wi-Fi) – Speeds no less than 10 MB/S for download and 5 MB/S upload
Audio and Webcam	– Headset or earbuds with speakers and microphone – Webcam—internal or external – Appropriate professional setting, attire, and etiquette