Pepperdine University has wireless networking capabilities throughout the Malibu campus as well as at the other Pepperdine campuses. Students can conduct research, download research projects, and check e-mail within the accessible area. For those students considering a new laptop purchase please review our recommendations page here. You can easily access the WiFi network on your […]
Viruses, worms, ad-ware and spyware, and theft, are examples of SEVERE risks to your computer in a public, networked environment. You MUST PERFORM THE STEPS LISTED BELOW if you wish to use your computer at Pepperdine or you could face repercussions including loss of network access, data loss, and system failure. Maintain up-to-date virus protection […]
The Microsoft Office suite is a family of software that delivers almost any tool imaginable to assist users at home and in business. Here, Pepperdine Caruso Law IT helps break down the different applications available. NOTE: We always recommend that you INSTALL and USE the local copy of MS Word (actually install it on your […]
To send a print job start here: print.pepperdine.edu To setup your printing go here for complete instructions. Color Printing is $0.35 per side of a page Black and White Printing is $0.06 per side of a page Print accounting and print charges are managed by the University. Charges go to your Pepperdine ID card’s linked […]
You may have heard of an LMS or learning management system. An LMS is an online service that hosts your course syllabus, other documents, class discussions, and more. Caruso Law (and Pepperdine in general) use an LMS that Pepperdine calls “Courses by Sakai” or simply “Courses.” Courses is the “go to” place for all things […]
CALI [The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction] is a resource provided by Pepperdine Caruso School of Law for students that includes over 1,000+ interactive online tutorials written by law professors, on 50+ subject areas. This includes, but is not limited to topics such as, 1L-First Year Lessons, 2L-3L Upper Level Lessons, Administrative Law, Tax Law, […]
If you are just starting out at Caruso Law, or heading back to school and looking to upgrade your system, please review the below information before purchasing your new laptop! Nearly all Pepperdine Caruso Law Students use laptops for class, exams, and homework. While laptops are not required, they can be a very valuable tool in […]
In order to migrate your data off of Pepperdine sponsored data storage services, you will need to have some place to store all of your files. This article will serve as an overview of data backup solutions to keeping your data safe and secure in one place. Common ways to back-up data include the following: […]
Zoom Student Basics: Compatible Equipment and Connection Requirements Using the Zoom Chrome Extension Join a Zoom meeting/class Request to record a Zoom meeting/class Etiquette for online meeting/class HELP! My Zoom isn’t working! Blur Background in Zoom Pepperdine University has a university-wide site license for the popular video conferencing product, Zoom, for all students, faculty and […]
Courses by Sakai is Pepperdine’s open-source, learning management system that offers faculty and students a collaborative online environment to support teaching and learning. As we begin to utilize Courses as our main learning management system, here are the top 5 tools that may be used to the benefit and convenience of faculty and their students. […]
When cleaning your electronic screens, it is very important to use the correct solutions to avoid damaging the screen. No ammonia based cleaners should be used on electronics. This includes general purpose cleaners, glass/window cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, etc. These sprays are too abrasive and will wear down the protective coating on your screen. Turn off […]
iClicker is a polling software for use in a classroom or seminar setting. iClicker is a responsive teaching and learning tool that incorporates clickers, mobile phone clicker usage, GPS attendance, polling/quizzing, and study guides. To create an account, visit the iClicker website and select “create an account” in the upper right of the page. iClicker […]
There are two places to get technology support here at Pepperdine. The University Help Desk and the Information Services Tech Support Desk located at the Public Services Desk in the School of Law Library. University Help Desk (HELP) The Pepperdine University Information Technology (University IT) department provides direct technical support for students via the University’s […]
Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service that Pepperdine School of Law faculty may use when you submit a paper for grading. This service provides a detailed assessment of originality on any submitted work by performing a search for textual similarities to other works in academic journals, on the Internet, and within its own database of […]
Wavenet is a web-based portal that provides faculty, staff, and students, with one-stop access to many different password-protected resources. You should have received an email from Pepperdine University with your login instructions. Please call the University Help Desk at (310) 506-HELP (x4357 from any on-campus phone) if you need assistance logging into Wavenet . These are […]
Being a Pepperdine student has a variety of perks, ocean view, Olympic swimming pool, close access to the beach, and now either free or discounted access to software such as Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud. Microsoft Office 365 As a Pepperdine student, you can sign up for free access to Microsoft Office 365 […]
Computer Network Policy: As a Pepperdine student, you are obligated to observe a code of conduct as detailed in your Pepperdine Law student handbook. This code of conduct includes the “Computer and Network Responsible Usage Policy,” which governs the use of personal computers, mobile devices, and other technologies at the University as well as the Pepperdine […]
The Law library can be one of the most valuable assets to you during your time in law school. Its value goes beyond your law education, as it can be a great tool for such activities like Law Review and Moot Court as well as preparing for your careers as a whole. The catalog system […]
Welcome to the incredibly usefully and incessantly expanding world of Google! Here, you will learn about some of the relevant Google Apps that may help you throughout not only your education career, but also your future life. You can access Google Apps through your @pepperdine.edu account. For more information on accessing your personal account, please […]
The Pepperdine Law Library provides a service that allows you to reserve study rooms online. You may reserve a room up to five days in advance and you may request to have that room for up to four hours at a time. To reserve a room visit: Law Library Scheduler