State Disclosures
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Alaska
Pepperdine University is exempt from authorization under Alaska Statutes (AS 14.48) because its programs are online, distance delivered and the institution does not have physical presence in the state of Alaska.
Maryland
As a condition of registration, Pepperdine University is required to make refunds to Maryland students according to COMAR 13B.05.01.10. The following chart illustrates the refund schedule for Maryland students for Psychology@Pepperdine’s 11 week terms:
| Percentage of Course Completed | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
Less than 10% (1.1 weeks) | 90% refund |
10% up to but not including 20% (2.2 weeks) | 80% refund |
20% up to but not including 30% (3.3 weeks) | 60% refund |
30% up to but not including 40% (4.4 weeks) | 40% refund |
40% up to but not including 60% (6.6 weeks) | 20% refund |
More than 60% (6.7-11 weeks) | No refund |
Minnesota
Pepperdine University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Oregon
The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization requires a different refund policy for Oregon students. The following chart illustrates the refund schedule for Oregon students for Psychology@Pepperdine’s 11 week terms:
| Weeks Into Term | Percent Refund |
|---|---|
1 Week (1 – 7 days) | 100% |
2 Weeks (8 – 14 days) | 90.9% |
3 Weeks (15 – 21 days) | 81.8% |
4 Weeks (22 – 28 days) | 72.7% |
5 Weeks (29 – 35 days) | 63.6% |
6 Weeks (36 – 42 days) | 59% |
7 – 11 Weeks (43 – 77 days) | 0% |
Texas
- Pepperdine University is not regulated in Texas under Texas Education Code §132.001(1)(B). This regulation only applies to the School of Education and Psychology.
- Pepperdine University has regional accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Additionally, the institution has met the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the Act, pursuant to California Education Code (CEC) section 94874(i), verified by The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Bureau.
- Student Complaints: Student complaints may be resolved internally through Pepperdine University’s Academic or Non-Academic Policies. If resolution of complaints cannot be resolved with the University, students may seek appropriate resolution through: 1) the student’s state of residence, listed on the Student Complaint Contact Information page of our website; or 2) through the institutions regional accreditor, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission’s (WSCUC) complaint process.
Washington
Authorization
Pepperdine University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Pepperdine University to offer field placement components for specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.
Transferability of Credits
The transferability of credits earned at Pepperdine University is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at Pepperdine University will be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or other academic credential earned at Pepperdine University to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Accreditation does not guarantee credentials or credits earned at Pepperdine University will be accepted by or transferred to another institution. To minimize the risk of having to repeat coursework, students should contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned.
Student Complaints
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit https://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints for information regarding the WSAC complaint process.
Student Loan Advocate Availability
For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy or contact the Student Loan Advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.
Caruso School of Law
Alaska
Pepperdine University is exempt from authorization under Alaska Statutes (AS 14.48) because its programs are online, distance delivered and the institution does not have physical presence in the state of Alaska.
Maryland
As a condition of registration, Pepperdine University is required to make refunds to Maryland students according to COMAR 13B.05.01.10. The following chart illustrates the refund schedule for Maryland students for Law@Pepperdine’s 8 week terms:
| Percentage of Course Completed | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
Less than 10% (.8 weeks) | 90% refund |
10% up to but not including 20% (1.6 weeks) | 80% refund |
20% up to but not including 30% (2.4 weeks) | 60% refund |
30% up to but not including 40% (3.2 weeks) | 40% refund |
40% up to but not including 60% (4.8 weeks) | 20% refund |
More than 60% (4.9-8 weeks) | No refund |
Minnesota
Pepperdine University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Oregon
The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization requires a different refund policy for Oregon students. The following chart illustrates the refund schedule for Oregon students for Law@Pepperdine’s (Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution) 8 week terms:
| Weeks Into Term | Percent Refund |
|---|---|
1 Week (1 – 7 days) | 100% |
2 Weeks (8 – 14 days) | 87.5% |
3 Weeks (15 – 21 days) | 75% |
4 Weeks (22 – 28 days) | 62.5% |
5 – 8 Weeks (29 – 56 days) | 0% |