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 & Spiritual Care

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 Resources

Are you interested in:

Networking
Promotions or finding a new position
Salary negotiations
Workshops and events
Career coaching

Then you can utilize:

Prentus, which offers resources like AI-powered tools to help take the job search to the next level. This will be included in the Digital Campus platform
- Prentus Key Features:
  - AI Career Coach: Practice for interviews, get resume feedback, and ask any job search-related questions.
  - Resume & Cover Letter Templates: Access professional templates to enhance your application materials.
  - AI Resume Reviews: Receive automated feedback to fine-tune your resume for better results.
Handshake: Gateway to online career services and provides access to job boards, applying to jobs, and virtual events, especially useful for students with less than 5 years of experience.
Ambassador program: Share your knowledge, experience, and form relationships with fellow and prospective Waves, by helping others navigate graduate school and all that comes with it! Look for more details via email throughout your program, or contact your SSA to get involved.

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 Touch-screen laptops or laptop/tablet hybrids (Chromebooks and Tabletsare not compatible with program requirements)
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