PGBS Faculty Annual Scheduling Process
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Overview
As collaborative partners, the Department Chairs, Faculty Affairs, the Program Office, Student Systems, IT, and the Finance Department aim to create a sustainable system that will support both faculty and students with course scheduling. With the goal of strengthening operational excellence (Strategic Objective #6) and a “student-driven” course schedule, we have implemented a number of changes, including adjusting student admission deadlines/number of new student intakes, reviewing average class size, and introducing a carousel model.
Scheduling Timeline
| Date | Activity | Faculty Action Items |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | Tentative faculty assignments for Spring 2026 |
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| October 24, 2025 (If you view your schedule in Wavenet prior to this date, not all classes may have been entered) |
Spring 2026 course schedule entered into Wavenet for executive, full-time, part-time, and online programs |
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| November 3, 2025 | Start of student registration (Please note student registration for new and continuing students for certain programs may occur at different times) |
To ensure an accurate schedule is reflected during student registration, changes to the schedule will be limited. |
Over-Enrolled Class Survey
Class Enrollment Caps
| Class Format | Student Class Size |
|---|---|
| Online & On-ground Classes (Including Behavior Workshops) | 27 Students |
We are streamlining class section management to optimize our instructional resources and ensure a smoother registration experience for students. As part of this proactive approach, we will survey all faculty before each term to see if they are willing to teach sections that might exceed the standard class cap. It's important to remember that the majority of sections will not reach this increased enrollment.
For faculty who opt to take on an over-enrolled section, we will provide flexible options for receiving a stipend once over-enrollment is confirmed at the end of the add/drop period. These options include a direct stipend, allocation to your professional development funds, or a contribution to a general faculty research fund.
FAQ
- When will I receive my teaching schedule?
- The year-long course schedule was completed internally to forecast how faculty will meet their annual contractual units. Due to a number of changing variables, the Faculty Affairs Department will be sharing faculty assignments approximately 4 months prior to the start of the next term. Therefore, you can anticipate receiving your tentative Fall schedule in May, Spring schedule in September, and Summer schedule in January.
- What if I need to request a schedule change after the deadline?
- All change requests should be submitted to pgbsaa@pepperdine.edu. To ensure an accurate schedule is reflected during student registration, changes to the schedule will be limited.
- I don’t see the change I requested reflected in Wavenet, who do I contact?
- Change requests are reviewed, approved, and processed by multiple teams; therefore, it may take up 3-5 working days to be reflected in Wavenet. Please email pgbsaa@pepperdine.edu for a status update.
- What do I do to approve my schedule?
- You will receive multiple emails regarding your schedule throughout the year. This document outlines what you will receive each year/term that requires your action.
Questions?
Email pgbsaa@pepperdine.edu