Pepperdine anticipates LA County regulations to allow for limited on-campus activities due to decreased COVID-19 case rates in the area. Formal details have yet to be announced, but the University will hold a special online President’s Briefing Monday, Feb. 22
Pepperdine COVID-19 Updates
Spring 2021 to Begin Online, Administration Hopeful for Reopening Later in the Semester
Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced the start of spring 2021 will begin online with tentative plans to reopen for in-person classes later in the semester. In-person classes depend on the ability to house students on campus and current LA County guidelines that restrict Pepperdine’s reopening.
President Gash and Family Test Positive for COVID-19
President Jim Gash announced via email Jan. 4, that he and his wife Joline tested positive for COVID-19 that morning. Jim Gash said they are both experiencing mild symptoms and will remain in quarantine for the foreseeable future.
Pepp Cancels In-Person Classes for Fall 2020
Pepperdine announced July 22 all classes would be taught online for fall 2020.
Pepp Solidifies Fall 2020 Plans
Pepperdine shared a more finalized version of the Pepperdine Restoration Plan, canceling all International Programs for fall, allowing for online-only courses and more.
Going Back to the ’Bu: Pepperdine Shares Plans for In-Person Instruction
Pepperdine shares plans for in-person instruction for the 2020–21 academic year.
COVID-19 Cases at Pepperdine Rise to 4
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases within the Pepperdine community has increased over the course of five days.
The Last to Leave — Buenos Aires Program Suspended
The Buenos Aires international program is suspended until further notice.
Pepperdine Moves to Online Classes, Students Required to Leave Campus
Pepperdine notified their students Wednesday morning that classes will be online for the rest of the semester.
‘I’m Not Ready to Go Home’: Students Forced to Say Goodbye to Florence
As the coronavirus hits 44 countries, students in the Florence international program must return home.
