COVID-19 Information

Pepperdine University continues to update its pandemic response plan to reflect current COVID‑19 circumstances and prioritize the well-being of the University community. Pepperdine's guidelines align with those of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Pepperdine COVID-19 Protocols Summer 2023 and Beyond

Report positive COVID-19 cases on the University's START Form, participate in contract tracing, and complete the EXIT Form when leaving isolation.
Check your symptoms daily. Do not come to campus when sick.
COVID‑19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all students and employees. International programs may require vaccinations and/or boosters based upon destination countries' unique requirements.
Face coverings are optional on all University campuses.
Antigen self-tests for Pepperdine community members are available for pickup. PCR test sites on all campuses will be closed as of May 22, 2023.
- On the Malibu Campus
  - For faculty and staff
    Antigen Self-Tests for Faculty and Staff
    
    At the Human Resources reception desk located on the first floor of the Thornton Administrative Center during business hours
    
    At Warehouse Services located on the Facilities Pad between Mail Services and Central Receiving during business hours
    
    At the Department of Public Safety office located at the Center for Communication and Business after business hours
  - For students
    Antigen Self-Tests for Students
    
    At the Student Health Center located in the Student Assistance Center during business hours
    
    From a resident director after business hours
- At Graduate Campuses
  - At each graduate campus's reception desk.

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What to Do if You:

Test Positive for COVID‑19

Complete the START Form.
Isolate yourself from others to minimize the spread.
Isolation
- Isolation lasts at least 5 and typically up to 10 days.
- You can leave isolation as early as day 6 if you have:
  - No symptoms (including no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications) or
  - Mild and improving symptoms (including no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications)
  - Note: a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required to leave isolation between days 6 and 10
- If you leave isolation before the full 10 days, wear a well-fitting mask around others indoors through day 10.
  - You may discontinue wearing a mask around others between day 6 and day 10 if you have had two sequential negative COVID-19 tests taken at least one day apart, with the first test no sooner than day 6.
Participate in the contact-tracing process. Contract tracers will contact you via phone, text, and email.
Seek medical attention if needed.
Complete the EXIT Form when leaving isolation.

Are a Close Contact

You are a close contact if you shared indoor airspace with an individual infected with COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more in a 24-hour period. University contact tracers will email you with detailed instructions if you have been identified as a close contact.

With Symptoms

Stay home and do not come to campus.
Consider getting tested for COVID-19 three to five days after your exposure.
If you test positive, follow the instructions under What To Do If You Test Positive for COVID-19.
If you test negative, seek medical treatment if needed and return to campus when well.

Without Symptoms

Monitor your health.
Though not required, consider getting tested for COVID-19 three to five days after your exposure.
Though not required, consider wearing a mask indoors when around others for 10 days.

Why Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

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Vaccines have been recommended by California and the nation’s top medical experts. By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself and help protect your fellow Waves.

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Vaccines are safe and highly effective. All available vaccines in the US are authorized and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control to prevent COVID-19 illness.

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Vaccines are available at no cost. Waves can get the vaccine for free no matter where they receive it.

University Resources

Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff benefit from a community of care and compassion. During these times, please remember the following resources available to you:

Student Health Center
310.506.4316, option 3

Student Care Team
lashonda.coleman@pepperdine.edu
andrea.harris@pepperdine.edu
cassie.horton@pepperdine.edu

Counseling Center
310.506.4210

Employee Assistance Program
310.506.4397

Hub for Spiritual Life/Pastoral Care
310.506.4275
spirituallife@pepperdine.edu

Office of Student Accessibility
310.506.6500
student.accessibility@pepperdine.edu

Office of Emergency Services
310.506.4996

Public Safety Dispatch
310.506.4441 (Emergency)
310.506.4442 (Non-emergency)
dispatch@pepperdine.edu