London Program Policies

Financial Policies

Except as stated otherwise, all University Finance Office policies are the same for the London program as for the Malibu program, including the payment schedules for tuition bills. All Pepperdine students admitted to the London program are eligible for normal financial assistance programs. Visiting students from other schools are not eligible for financial assistance from Pepperdine. Visiting students processing financial aid applications through their own schools under the Financial Aid Consortium will be provided with appropriate information to permit their application to be completed. Because the cost of the London program is greater than the normal student budget, the London financial aid budget is increased to reflect the increased cost.

Academic Policy

The academic policy in London is the same as the academic policy on the Malibu campus. Only Pepperdine students in good academic standing with no conduct or disciplinary issues or actions are eligible to participate in the London program. Visiting students must have permission from the academic dean or associate dean of their school attesting to their being in good standing and agreeing to accept the units earned in transfer.

Academic and attendance policies are enforced in London. Regular attendance is required in all courses. Students will be dismissed from courses for excessive absences. A student dropped from more than one course in the same semester for non-attendance will be dismissed from the Caruso School of Law.

Add/Drop and Withdrawal

Students may add or drop a course up to the end of the second week of classes without approval. Changes after that time may result in a notation of "W" on the student's transcript and require the approval of the Academic Dean. Students who withdraw from a class without notifying the Records Office and without completing the required documents may receive the grade of "fail" for the course.

Examinations

As is customary in law schools, grading is based largely on the final examination in each course, except for skills training courses and courses which require substantial research and writing. Final examinations are graded anonymously, with students using examination numbers instead of names on their examinations. Midterm examinations may be given in any course. Professors have discretion to make a small adjustment to the final grade based on factors which include, but are not limited to, quality of preparation and recitation, attendance, and willingness to participate in discussion.

The law school permits students to take the essay portions of final examinations on student laptop computers. The software program for the taking of such examinations is provided by the school. With the exception of take-home examinations, students may not take examinations on laptop computers using any program other than the proprietary program approved by the school.

Grading

The following numerical weights are assigned to letter grades:

B+	3.33
B	3.00
B-	2.67
C+	2.33
C	2.00
C-	1.67
D+	1.33
D	1.00
D-	0.67
F	0.00
A+	4.33
A	4.00
A-	3.67

Students with Disabilities

Pepperdine University welcomes students with disabilities who are qualified for the London program. In compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

Students should recognize that those laws do not apply to public buildings and other facilities in England and the rest of Europe and many are not configured to accommodate people with mobility concerns, and many are not configured to accommodate people with mobility concerns. London House is accessible to students with disabilities, although some students with mobility needs may find access difficult in the historic building. Portable ramps are available, and a small elevator gives access to the upper floors of the building, although it will not accommodate a wheelchair.

Any student with a documented disability (physical, learning or psychological) needing academic accommodations should contact the Office of Student Accessibility (Malibu Campus, Tyler Center 264, 310.506.6500) as early in the semester as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. Please visit their webpage for additional information.

Cancellation Policy and Travel Warnings

The London program is subject to cancellation, without prior notice, if fewer than ten students have enrolled in the program fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of the term. In that event, students will be contacted by email and the deposits and application fees paid by students will be fully refunded. Our first London Program was in 1981; to date, we have never canceled a fall semester London Program. The latest information and warnings about overseas travel can be found on the US State Department web site.

Prior Year Enrollments

2011	35 students (8 visiting)
2010	61 students (7 visiting)
2019	28 students (4 visiting)
2018	40 students (1 visiting)
2017	38 students (4 visiting)
2016	34 students (3 visiting)
2015	43 students (6 visiting)
2014	34 students (4 visiting)
2013	42 students (5 visiting)
2012	36 students (2 visiting)

Visiting Student Law Schools

Pepperdine's London Program has benefited from having visiting students from law schools throughout the United States including:

Albany University
University of Baltimore
Barry University Cincinnati
Berkeley
Cardozo School of Law
Chapman University
David A. Clarke School of Law
Florida State George Mason
Florida Coastal University
Florida Levin School of Law
Golden Gate School of Law
Lewis & Clark
Loyola, New Orleans
Rutgers
University of Baltimore
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Hastings
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Maine School of Law
University of Miami
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
University of Ohio
University of Oregon
University of San Diego
University of Seattle
University of Southern California
University of Wisconsin Law School
Washburn University
Wayne State University

Refund Policy for Withdrawal After Commencement of the Program

University operating expenses and student charges are planned on an annual basis. The refund policies have been established in recognition of both the University's advance commitment to operating expenses and a spirit of fairness for students who find it necessary to discontinue the use of University services. The policies for dismissal and suspension are the same as for voluntary withdrawal.

Consideration for refund of tuition requires written notice from the student to the Records Office of the student's intention to drop a course or withdraw from the University. The date this notice is received by the Records Office is the effective date for determining the refund amount according to the schedule below. Students may drop classes without tuition penalty during the add/drop period only. Students withdrawing from courses after the add/drop period are subject to the partial refund policies listed below for the fall and spring semesters.

Withdrawal Timing	Refund Amount
During the fifth week	25%
After the fifth week	0
Through the add/drop period (first two weeks)	100% less $150
During the third week	75%
During the fourth week	50%

This refund schedule will be applied to the maximum number of units in which a student was enrolled if the student withdraws or is dismissed any time after the add/drop period.