Web Conferencing for Learning

Yes. If you are a current Pepperdine University student, faculty, or staff member, you are eligible for a Pepperdine Zoom account. You must claim your account by signing in through Pepperdine Zoom.

• Visit the Pepperdine Zoom web portal at zoom.pepperdine.edu.
• Select "Sign In."
• Authenticate with your Pepperdine NetworkID and password.
• Done!

Learn more about registering your account at Pepperdine Zoom Training.

No. While Zoom is Pepperdine's preferred web conferencing tool, Google Meet remains available for all users through Google Workplace.

• Compare Meet and Zoom

Yes, training and documentation are available:

• Zoom Meetings Training Guides
• Safeguard Your Online Classes and Meetings
• Faculty Consultation
• Staff Training
• Zoom Learning Center

Zoom recommends the following computer requirements or mobile device requirements. For the best experience, we recommend:

• Connecting to your meeting from a device with a stable internet connection.
• Use a headset or earbuds to avoid feedback or echo during meetings; mute your mic or phone when not speaking.
• Purchasing either an external webcam with a mic or an external microphone if your device doesn't have a working microphone. You can also dial into a Zoom meeting with a phone as well.
• Keep your Zoom software up-to-date.

The fully online programs using 2U Digital Campus (formerly 2PEP) leverage a separate Zoom instance. You will need to contact 2U Support for assistance with the 2U Zoom service.

The service is only licensed for current students, faculty, and staff.

Pepperdine maintains a Zoom cloud recording retention period of six months (182 days).

No, Pepperdine is not supporting Zoom App Marketplace apps at this time. Learn more about the current state and usage of Zoom App Marketplace.

Yes! Pepperdine's Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) department has provided a number of beautiful Pepperdine photographs for use as a Zoom background. You can view and download IMC's Pepperdine images and set your Zoom virtual background.

No. Pepperdine University has licensed Zoom for the University business of teaching/learning, work, and research. Please refer to the "Conflict of Interest" section of the University Policy Manual, the Computer & Network Responsible Usage Policy, and the "Limitations on Use" section of Zoom's Terms of Service. 

Yes, please refer to our reference to Safeguard Your Online Classes and Meetings.