Admissions

Pepperdine’s online graduate degrees are designed for current and aspiring psychology professionals who want to understand human behavior so they can serve others within their chosen field. We seek students who embrace academic challenges and are committed to working with diverse faculty, classmates, and clients.

To apply, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Start your application today.

Start Dates

OnlinePsychology@Pepperdine offers multiple start dates per year. Please contact an admissions counselor before submitting your priority application in order to receive an application fee waiver.

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April

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Application Deadlines

April 2025 Cohort

DeadlineDate
Priority Submit Deadline
January 10, 2025
Final Submit Deadline
February 7, 2025
Classes Begin
April 2025

To learn more about the application process for the online programs, visit our application requirements page.

Application deadlines for the on-campus programs are available on the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology website. 

On-campus programs: Applicants interested in applying to our on-campus psychology programs must complete a separate on-campus psychology application.

Speak With an Admissions Officer. Waive Your Application Fee.

Our admissions team is here to help guide you through the application
process, and they can also help waive the application fee.

Contact your admissions officer, or fill out the form below, and an
admissions officer will reach out to you.