In August 2019, Zoom Meetings was adopted as the preferred online conference tool
for learning at Pepperdine University. All current students, faculty, and staff who
sign up through Pepperdine's Zoom single sign-on (SSO) portal can enjoy this powerful
web conferencing platform.
Do I have to sign up to use Zoom? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)
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.
How do I log into my Pepperdine Zoom account?
After you have signed up for your Pepperdine Zoom account, there are two ways to access your Pepperdine Zoom account to schedule meetings.
- Pepperdine Zoom Web Portal: Visit zoom.pepperdine.edu and select "Sign In."
- Zoom App: Choose the "SSO" option. Set "Pepperdine" as the company domain. Refer to our Zoom App Sign In steps.
- Need Support? Contact Tech Central at 310.506.4357.
Note: As of November 11, 2024, Pepperdine University requires the use of Pepperdine SSO
(aka CAS) to access Pepperdine Zoom.
2U-Partnered Online Programs: GSEP Online, Caruso School of Law Online, PCHS Speech-Language
Pathology (SLP) Online
For the online programs that use Digital Campus (2U-partnered programs), you will not use Pepperdine Zoom. Instead, you will use
Digital Campus (2U) Zoom.
Is training available for Zoom?
Yes, training and documentation are available:
What do I need to use Zoom?
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.
How can instructors and students in 2U Digital Campus (formerly 2PEP) programs get
Zoom support?
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.
After I graduate, can I still access Pepperdine Zoom?
The service is only licensed for current students, faculty, and staff.
How long will my Zoom cloud recordings be available?
Pepperdine maintains a Zoom cloud recording retention period of six months (182 days).
Can I connect apps from the Zoom App Marketplace?
No, Pepperdine is not supporting Zoom App Marketplace apps at this time. Learn more
about the current state and usage of Zoom App Marketplace.
Are there Pepperdine-themed Zoom backgrounds available?
Can I use my Pepperdine Zoom account for non-Pepperdine purposes?
Are there ways I can better protect my classes or meetings (aka How can I avoid "Zoombombing")?
Is Zoom replacing Google Meet?
No. While Zoom is Pepperdine's preferred web conferencing tool, Google Meet remains
available for all users through Google Workspace.
