New Student Checklist
1. Set up Pepperdine Email (this is the primary email address used to contact you)
2. Emails to watch for and review:
○ WaveNet login information
○ Emails from Faculty and/or Academic Advising - CastleBranch and Calipso activation
○ Onsite Experience1 details
3. WaveNet
○ Complete the “To-Do List” within WaveNet
i Sign the “Student Financial Responsibility Agreement” (SFA)
ii If provisionally-admitted; you may have outstanding transcript requirements on your to-do list
4. Bookmark the following important websites/tools/resources:
○ WaveNet / Digital Campus /Calipso/CastleBranch/ Course Catalog/Academic Calendar
○ Download the Navigate360 student app (also accessible within WaveNet)
5. Schedule Welcome Call
○ Your Student Coach will work with you to schedule
i. 15-20min call. This establishes the next steps of new student onboarding, ensures students are setting up the necessary accounts for success at start-of-term, and we discuss program details, student goals and motivations, and is a space to address questions or concerns.
6. Financial Readiness
○ Review the Tuition and Financial Aid webpage in WaveNet
○ Review the Financial Aid Checklist in WaveNet
○ Ensure your understanding of all student financial obligations regarding tuition and fees
7. Log in to the Digital Campus
○ Complete “Student Success Course (SSC)” in the Digital Campus.
i. Student Success will send information to your Pepperdine email on how to log in to the Digital Campus as well as other important information
8. Access your coursework in Digital Campus (course access opens 1wk prior to term-start)
○ Order textbooks, review syllabi, and begin asynchronous coursework
○ Typically there are coursework requirements due 24 hours before the first live session for each course.
9. Prep for your Week 1 On-Site Experience and New Student Orientation (in-person)
○ Book travel to Pepperdine University - Calabasas Campus
○ Onsite Experience Information Sheet (also featured on the last page of this packet)
Academic Calendar
Please review the important dates and deadlines below and bookmark the Academic Calendar for future use
WaveNet
WaveNet is your university administrative hub where you will:
● Check your student account balance and manage finances
● Review your Degree Audit Report to verify your degree progress and view final grades
Please review the following website for more details about Wavenet: WaveNet For Students.
Wavenet Technical Support
Phone: 310-506-HELP (4357) - Assistance is 24/7/365
Website: http://community.pepperdine.edu/it/
You can also visit https://myid.pepperdine.edu/ to reset your Pepperdine Password.
Digital Campus
The Digital Campus is the platform that you will use for all academic tasks including: attending weekly Live Session course(s), accessing asynchronous coursework, submitting assignments, and accessing course materials.
Course-Access becomes available for student-viewing 1-week prior to term-start
Digital Campus Technical Support
Email: TechSupport@digitalcampus.2U.com
Phone: 1-833-740-1273
Chat (Quickest Response Time): Accessible within Digital Campus
Asynchronous Material
Asynchronous material consists of pre-recorded lectures and interactive activities you complete outside of our live class session The asynchronous work can be located by selecting “Courses” (the book icon) in the Navigation Menu and then clicking “Modules”
● Asynchronous completion is mandatory.
● Each module must be completed prior to live-sessions (i.e. Module 1 will be due 24 hours before your week 1 live class).
● Students have access to their asynchronous material one week before each term starts.
● Asynchronous work factors into final grade
*OE3 On-Site Experience #3 occurs at the conclusion of the SLP program It includes the Summative OSCE, the EBP Portfolio presentation, and required exit surveys OE3 also includes graduation
Course Materials
You will have access to syllabi one week before term-start in the Digital Campus Please wait to order books until you receive your course syllabi in the Digital Campus. Purchase books from the Pepperdine Bookstore OR textbooks.com, amazon.com, chegg.com, campusbookrentals.com, barnesandnoble.com, ecampus.com.
Student Identification
ID Cards
All Online students have access to a Mobile Student ID by going to the Get Mobile App and submitting an approved selfie Online students can have their ID cards printed at ANY Southern California Campus (Malibu, West LA, Calabasas) or mailed directly to their shipping address During the first month of your Program’s start, please check your email for more information on how to have your ID mailed
1 Upload an approved photo onto the Get Mobile App prior to picking up your ID
2 Photo is approved!
3 Speech-Language Pathology students may obtain their new ID card at Onsite Experience 1
Financial Support & Information
Financial Aid Office
Student Accounts
Email: chsfinaid@pepperdine edu
Phone: 310-506-8000
Email: chs.student.accounts@pepperdine.edu
Please plan ahead to ensure that you have accessed the resources required to fund your entire education while attending the program
FAFSA
Please visit: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa for up to date information regarding the FAFSA. Students must reapply for financial aid (FAFSA) before the start of each financial year Students must be enrolled half-time (3 units) to be eligible for a Federal Stafford Loan All financial aid may be adjusted upon review of a student’s eligibility and enrollment status at and after the start of the session.
Graduate Plus Loan
The Graduate PLUS Loan is an option for students who need additional funding beyond what is available through the Federal Stafford Loan program The Graduate PLUS Loan is a federally-guaranteed loan that requires credit approval from the U S Department of Education The Graduate PLUS Loan may be borrowed for up to a student's cost of attendance minus other financial aid that has been awarded. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/grad/landing
Plan of Study
As a cohort-style program, students will be automatically enrolled into the specified courses for each term
1 SLP 610 Intro to SLP Practice
SLP 611 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for SLP
SLP 612 Pediatric Language and Cognitive Disorders
SLP 613 Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
SLP 614 Research Methods
SLP 691 Clinical Methods and Practicum 1
OE1 On-Site Experience #1
2 SLP 620 Pediatric Dysphagia
SLP 621 Adult Dysphagia
SLP 622 Adult Language and Cognitive Disorders
SLP 623 Adult Motor Speech Disorders
SLP 692 Clinical Methods and Practicum 2
3
SLP 630 Fluency Disorders
SLP 631 Voice & Resonance Disorders
SLP 632 Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation
SLP 633 Social Communication Disorders, Behavior, and Neurodiversity
SLP 634 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
SLP 693 Clinical Methods and Practicum 3
OE2 On-Site Experience #2 (includes SLP635: Professional Practice Competencies)
4 SLP 640 Professionalism Portfolio
SLP 694 Clinical Methods and Practicum 4
5 SLP 650 EBP Portfolio
SLP 695 Clinical Methods and Practicum 5
*OE3 On-Site Experience #3 (includes Graduation)
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SLP 610 Intro to SLP Practice
SLP 611 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for SLP
SLP 614 Research Methods
OE1 On-Site Experience #1
SLP 612 Pediatric Language and Cognitive Disorders
SLP 613 Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
SLP 691 Clinical Methods and Practicum 1
SLP 620 Pediatric Dysphagia
SLP 621 Adult Dysphagia
SLP 622 Adult Language and Cognitive Disorders
SLP 623 Adult Motor Speech Disorders
SLP 692 Clinical Methods and Practicum 2
SLP 630 Fluency Disorders
SLP 631 Voice & Resonance Disorders
SLP 632 Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation
SLP 633 Social Communication Disorders, Behavior, and Neurodiversity
SLP 634 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
SLP 693 Clinical Methods and Practicum 3
OE2 On-Site Experience #2 (includes SLP635: Professional Practice Competencies)
SLP 640 Professionalism Portfolio
SLP 694 Clinical Methods and Practicum 4
SLP 650 EBP Portfolio
SLP 695 Clinical Methods and Practicum 5
*OE3 On-Site Experience #3 (includes Graduation)
Student Resources
Physical, Spiritual, Mental Health
Thrive!
Health and Wellness benefits under the Thrive Wellness Program offer resources such as mental health services, fitness and recreation opportunities, and more. Visit the program webpage for additional details about virtual and on-campus access options. For students in the Southern California area wishing to access on-campus fitness programming, please be sure to take your physical student ID card with you to the Malibu campus
● Medical Resources
○ TimelyMD
● Mental Health Resources
○ TimelyCare
○ Resilience Resources
● Fitness and Recreation Resources
● Student Care Team/Title IX Resources
● Frequently Asked Questions
Uwill
Uwill is a leading mental health and wellness solution that provides students with the ability to connect with licensed mental health counselors based on their unique needs and preferences
Students will receive access to teletherapy with a therapist of your choice:
● Therapists available based on your preferences including issue, gender, language, ethnicity
● Immediate virtual access with video, phone, chat, or message options
● Engage in up to six (6) video or phone sessions per year at no cost to you
● Uwill Registration note: use your Pepperdine email
Practicing Faith & Spiritual Care
Pepperdine, we believe faith is to be practiced We never arrive at or happen upon a perfected faith, but we practice faith day by day. Spiritual practices serve as a rhythm of life by which we encounter God.Practicing your faith is not an assignment. Not a to-do list. Not a reason to feel shame or beat yourself up for not doing it "right" In fact, there is no "right" or "best way " to practice
● https://www.pepperdine.edu/practicing-faith/
● Contact: chaplain@pepperdine edu
Academic & Professional Development
Career Services
Career Services
Phone: 855-832-9702
Email: careerservices@onlinegrad pepperdine edu
The Virtual Career Center (VCC) is a centralized career hub for career development activities and online resources to support your professional goals. The VCC provides an introduction to networking, resume and cover letter writing, job search planning, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and more. You can access this resource on the Digital Campus.
Additional career resources:
● Career Engagement Network: individual career coaching, preparation of application documents, and job listings
● Handshake: online career management system for SLP and provides access to hundreds of employment opportunities from around the nation to Pepperdine Students and Alumni
● PeppConnect: social network to leverage your elite Pepperdine Network in one convenient location.
Library and Writing Services
Mia McGee
Library Services
Writing Services
Phone: 310-506-7413
Email: mia mcgee@pepperdine edu
Phone: 949-223-2579
Email: writingsupport@pepperdine.edu
Library Services: Inspired by the University’s mission, Pepperdine Libraries serve our learning community by facilitating exploration, discovery, and creativity You have access to databases and e-journals, infoguides, and more You also have access to the SLP Librarian
Writing Services: The Writing Support Center offers a variety of services for SLP students and faculty including individualized writing consultations with feedback and guidance on papers, resources for helping students with strategies, class presentations on writing topics, types of assignments or other services provided in Writing Support.
Additional Student Resources
Student Success Teams
Academic Advising:
Contact: Marissa Davis
Phone: 818-702-1461
Email: marissa.davis@pepperdine.edu
Student Success Coaches:
Phone: 866-748-5645
Email: slpstudentsuccess@onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu
Office of Student Accessibility
Veterans Affairs
Phone: 310-506-6500
Email: student.accessibility@pepperdine.edu
If you are interested in applying for disability accommodations, or need more information about the process, please contact the Office of Student Accessibility Accommodations can take time to implement. You are advised to contact OSA at least a month before your classes begin.
Phone: 310-506-7999
Website: https://wwwpepperdine edu/registrar/veterans/ Associate Registrar, Academic Records
Technology Requirements
The following standards will help ensure that all course materials are accessible to you
Computer
● At least 8GB RAM (16 RAM ideal)
● Processor: i5 or M1 (i7 or M2 recommended)
● Chromebooks are not recommended
Browsers
Internet Connection
● Latest versions of at least two browsers downloaded onto computer
− We recommend Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox is the preferred backup browser
● Ensure that browsers settings are updated at the start of each session
● Speeds no less than 10 MB/S for download and 5 MB/S upload
● Speed testing is strongly recommended
Audio and Webcam
● Headset or earbuds with speakers and microphone
● Webcam - internal or external
● Appropriate professional setting, attire, and etiquette
Clinical Practicum Experience
As part of the program, you will complete five terms of clinical practicum where you will receive clinical training at an approved clinical site near your community To assist in identifying an approved practicum site, you will be working with the placement team whose role is to facilitate your connection to a practicum site.
The Process
1 The Clinical Coordinator and staff works to secure placements on behalf of students
2 It is the goal of the clinical staff to determine only one viable placement site per clinical practicum.
a. If the proposed site is refused by the student, an alternative placement site cannot be guaranteed, and graduation may be delayed
b. Please note that the placement team does not consider site-specific clinical requirements in the placement search.
3 Students may submit placement suggestions for their clinical practicum placements 90 days prior to the start of the trimester Suggestions should come from known contacts or facilitated through a supervisor. Known contacts are established relationships through volunteer work, employment, and other community involvement. Suggestions may also be facilitated through supervisors at previous or current practicum experiences Students are not permitted to contact sites to secure placements without having an established relationship or facilitated through a supervisor.
4. While student suggestions for placement sites are encouraged, placement sites are NOT determined by these suggestions or student preferences Placements are determined by the SLP Clinical Coordinator to ensure students meet program and ASHA requirements
5. Once a placement assignment has been secured, students may be asked to interview and confirm compliance with clinical requirements
a Students must reach out to the assigned supervisor within two business days of receiving an interview notification.
b. The supervisor will receive a similar interview notification, and will expect students to make initial contact, make introductions, and determine a meeting time
c Students unable to comply with clinical requirements (such as vaccination requirements) must request exemption directly with the clinical site, even if a medical waiver for vaccinations has been previously approved by Pepperdine.
6 After all steps have been completed, placement will be confirmed
Hours & Requirements
● The Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Clinical Coordinator track the number of hours that each student completes each trimester in the Clinical Practicum 1-5 courses using Calipso.
● If you complete the minimum number of hours required each trimester in the Clinical Practicum 1-5 courses, you will acquire the minimum 400 clinical hours for graduation.
● The Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Clinical Coordinator, and student must also track that those 400 hours are with patient populations representing the breadth and depth of clinical practice, across the lifespan and continuum of care, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and various types and severities of changes in structure and function.
● The Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Clinical Coordinator may make adjustments to the student’s clinical placement sites to ensure the student acquires clinical clock hours that meet all of these requirements
● Each trimester, you will meet with your advisor for the Advisory Meeting The advisor will verify the total number of clinical hours you have completed so far during the program to help track your own progress toward acquiring the minimum 400 clinical clock hours prior to graduation.
Onsite Experience #1 (first week of term)
