FUTURE THE OF YOU
PROVIDING THE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
The Academic Support Center helps students make the transition to college. Services include free peer tutoring, learning-skills instruction, and academic advising.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Students with documented disabilities are offered accommodations including but not limited to:
¡ Extended test taking
¡ Reduced distraction environments
¡ Alternative testing formats
¡ Preferential seating
¡ Residential accommodations
CAREER SERVICES
Career Services provides assistance with résumé building, mock interviews, job searches, and graduate school applications. The office coordinates the annual CareerFest which brings 100+ employers to campus for a career fair.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Free confidential counseling is available on campus to all students by licensed, clinical practitioners specializing in working with college students.
INTERNSHIPS
Our role is to prepare Shepherd students for the next step after graduation—whether that’s graduate school or a career. Recent internship and job offers include:
DID YOU KNOW...
Shepherd provides resources to help students succeed outside of the classroom as well! The Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center and the Health Center are just a few resources to help you feel your best. Hang out in the Student Center’s Games Zone and enjoy bowling, billiards, and other games. Stop just one floor below to enjoy delicious food and a variety of student activities.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
The Student Success Center is a studentfocused location helping students create individualized success plans through oneto-one meetings with Success Coaches. Success Coaches are accountability partners who help students handle the academic workload, build academic skills, use campus resources, and more. They are here to help students create and commit to their success.
TR I O
The TRIO program provides additional support to first-generation college students, individuals with financial need, and individuals with disabilities. TRIO students have a dedicated staff to monitor their academic progress and assist them with academic advising, tutoring, and more. The TRIO program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward the successful completion of their undergraduate education.
BECOMING A SHEPHERD RAM MEANS
JOINING A COMMUNITY
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
¡ Dance Team
¡ Debate and Forensics Team
¡ Relay for Life
¡ Rowdy Rams
¡ Shepherd Environmental Organization
¡ Stubblefield Institute Civility Club
¡ Students for Reproductive Rights
¡ Study Abroad Club
¡ The Picket newspaper
¡ Visual Arts Collective
¡ Wishmakers on Campus and many more
THE ARTS
¡ 12 music ensembles
¡ Musical and stage productions
¡ Student and faculty art exhibits
¡ Sans Merci literary journal
¡ RAM Band
¡ Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players
¡ Sculpture Fabrication Lab
¡ Photography studio & dark room
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
¡ 3 Social Sororities
¡ 4 Social Fraternities
¡ 3 Professional and Service Fraternities
DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP, AND ENGAGEMENT
Shepherd University is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in our campus community. We embrace other cultures by engineering opportunities for leadership development, academic programs, community service projects, and on-campus events. Some of these organizations include:
¡ Black Student Union
¡ Rams Disability Advocates
¡ Gender-Sexuality Alliance
¡ Global Shepherd Students
¡ Multicultural Leadership Team
¡ Program Board
¡ Student Government Association
To see a full list of the clubs and organizations at Shepherd or to learn more about a specific group, scan the code or visit www.shepherd.edu/clubsandorganizations
A LOCATION FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
VOLUNTEERING
Opportunities on campus and with local organizations.
FUN TRIPS
to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and NYC.
DOWNTOWN SHEPHERDSTOWN
Just one block from campus, the town offers restaurants, boutiques, music, theater venues, and more.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
From Freedom’s Run
Marathon to whitewater rafting, hiking, kayaking, and cycling.
HISTORICAL SITES
Learn about the rich history of our area by visiting sites like Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, and Antietam.
CAMPUS EVENTS
Enjoy events right here on campus! From sports games to music and theatre performances, we have something for everyone.
CONNECT WITH US
Stay tuned for exciting events and amazing photos
TRADITIONAL HALLS
Traditional Halls offer more options for those interested in our single-room experience. Restrooms are shared by roughly nine others living in a wing; each restroom has private stalls and showers with changing areas.
Shaw and Thacher Halls
Students in Shaw and Thacher Halls are typically assigned to two-person rooms, but students can request an individual room. Both halls have study lounges with kitchens on the second and third floors and vending machines in the lobbies. Free laundry facilities are located on the second floors. Shaw Hall is located on the west side of campus with a great view of the Shepherd University baseball diamond. Thacher Hall is located on the west side of campus and is right across from the beach volleyball courts.
SUITE-STYLE HALLS
Suites have lots to offer. With semi-private bathrooms and extra living space, you can feel at home.
Miller Hall
Miller Hall is located on the west side of campus and provides suite-style living, an intimate environment, and a tight-knit community. Miller has seven suites that each house four or five students with access to a shared hallway and lobby area. A full kitchen, vending machines, and free laundry—and the main office of Residence Life— are located on the ground floor of Miller Hall.
Potomac Place
Potomac Place is located on the west side of campus and provides housing for students at any stage of their Shepherd education. Riverside Market is housed on the first floor of the building, providing convenient access to dining services. Potomac Place also features several socialization areas in and around the building, along with access to the neighboring volleyball court.
West Woods
West Woods provides suite-style living in six buildings: Burkhart, Moler, Yost, Boteler, Lurry, and Martin Halls. Each building has three floors with four suites with exterior access on each floor. A suite consists of a living room, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Free laundry facilities are located in the West Woods Service Center on the ground floor of Boteler Hall. West Woods is conveniently located down the hill from the Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center. Martin Hall is reserved for students participating in the Honors Program.
APARTMENT-STYLE HALLS
The apartments provide a great opportunity for independent living. These halls feature a private bathroom, living room, and kitchen, and are available to upperclass and transfer residents.
Dunlop and Printz Halls
Dunlop and Printz Halls are located on the west side of campus and provide apartment living. Each building has three floors with 12 apartments consisting of a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, and two or three bedrooms. Three-bedroom units have two bathrooms. Vending machines and free laundry facilities are located in the lobby of each building.
YOUR NEW HOME
AWAY FROM HOME
FREE ACCESS to the Wellness Center, Health Center, and Counseling Services
ON-CAMPUS DINING
Four unique locations which offer:
¡ All-you-care-to-eat dining option
¡ Made-to-order meals and drinks
¡ Vegetarian and vegan options
¡ Allergen-friendly options
¡ Pop-up dining events
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING ON CAMPUS, VISIT: www.shepherd.edu/residence-life
DID YOU KNOW...
At Shepherd, ALL students get to park on campus, starting their first year! Stop by the campus police department to purchase your parking pass for just $70 per year.
Residence Halls Cost Per Semester (By Occupancy) Housing Details Meal Plan Requirement Eligibility Shaw and Thatcher Hall (Traditional Halls) $2,899 double $3,630 single ¡ Bedrooms along shared hallway ¡ Shared bathroom with private stalls ¡ One or two residents in each room ¡ Updated laminate flooring ¡ Bathrooms cleaned by staff ¡ Gold Plan ¡ Blue Plan ¡ Ram Block (must have 90+ credit hours) ¡ First-Years ¡ Sophomores ¡ Juniors ¡ Seniors ¡ Graduates Potomac Place (Suite-Style Halls) $3,579 double $4,830 single ¡ Two bedrooms with shared foyer area ¡ Two residents per in-suite bathroom ¡ Microwave and mini-fridge provided ¡ Study lounges and community kitchen ¡ Riverside dining center on first floor ¡ Gold Plan ¡ Blue Plan ¡ Ram Block (must have 90+ credit hours) ¡ First-Years ¡ Sophomores ¡ Juniors ¡ Seniors ¡ Graduates Miller Hall and West Woods (Suite-Style Halls) $3,399 double $4,419 single ¡ Two bedrooms with one bathroom ¡ Shared, furnished living room ¡ Exterior room doors ¡ Central community kitchen ¡ Gold Plan ¡ Blue Plan ¡ Ram Block (must have 90+ credit hours) ¡ First-Year Honors ¡ Sophomores ¡ Juniors ¡ Seniors ¡ Graduates Dunlop and Printz Apartments (Apartment-Style Halls) Regular Style $3,695 double $5,170 single Deluxe Style $3,845 double $5,381 single ¡ Two bedrooms with one bathroom ¡ Full kitchen with range, stove, and fridge ¡ Furnished living room ¡ Three bedrooms with two bathrooms ¡ Full kitchen with range, stove, and fridge ¡ Furnished living room ¡ Meal plan not required ¡ All residential and commuter meal plans available ¡ Sophomores ¡ Juniors ¡ Seniors ¡ Graduates Meal Plan Cost Details Per Semester Student Eligibility Where can I use my Meal plan? Gold Plan $2,755 Unlimited in Ram’s Den $350 dining dollars 4 guest passes ¡ All students ¡ All on-campus dining facilities ¡ 10 meals per week can be used as “exchanges” in campus retail operations Blue Plan $2,409 15 meals per week $350 dining dollars ¡ All students ¡ All on-campus dining facilities ¡ 7 meals per week can be used as “exchanges” in campus retail operations Ram Plan $1,495 125 meals per semester $400 dining dollars ¡ Must have 90+ credit hours ¡ Apartment resident ¡ Commuter ¡ All on-campus dining facilities ¡ Up to 2 meal exchanges per mealtime block; up to 75 retail exchanges per semester. Shepherd Block $800 50 meals per semester $350 dining dollars ¡ Apartment resident ¡ Commuter ¡ All on-campus dining facilities ¡ Up to 2 meal exchanges per mealtime block All Dining Dollars $350 $375 dining dollars ¡ Apartment resident ¡ Commuter ¡ All on-campus dining facilities Den Block $275 30 meals per semester ¡ Apartment resident ¡ Commuter ¡ All on-campus dining facilities ¡ Up to 2 meal exchanges per mealtime block Rates for Fall 2023. Rates are subject to change.
A DRIVE WORTH TAKING
ENJOY THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
WHILE LIVING AT HOME
CAMPUS SPACES DESIGNED WITH COMMUTERS IN MIND
COMMUTER LOUNGE
Designed with commuter students in mind, the Commuter Lounge offers a full kitchen that includes a refrigerator, microwave, and sink, as well as comfortable seating and tables for studying or gathering.
DR. RUTH SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY
Study rooms on the quiet floor are available during library hours to provide students private study space on a first come, first served basis.
STUDENT CENTER
Open daily with multiple locations to eat, study, relax, and play, the Student Center fosters student engagement, community, and learning through recreational activities, cultural events, social programming, and leadership development initiatives.
“ One of the main reasons I chose Shepherd was my ability to use the WV Promise Scholarship and the proximity to home. I have been able to avoid student debt by utilizing the scholarships available to me and choosing to commute. Although these were my
initial
reasons for choosing Shepherd, my reasons for loving it are the sports games, downtown Shepherdstown ambiance, and sense of community found on campus. ”
-EMMA NORTON ’24FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
¡ Complete the Shepherd University application online or apply through the Common App.
¡ Submit the $45 application fee or an approved application fee waiver.
¡ Submit an official high school transcript or GED/HiSET.
¡ Send your SAT or ACT scores. While Shepherd is test optional, we encourage you to send SAT/ACT scores, as they help determine placement for Math, English, and Economics courses.
¡ It is recommended that you submit a personal statement with your application.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
¡ Students who have earned at least 24 college-level credits with a 2.0 cumulative college GPA at an accredited college can apply to transfer to Shepherd.
¡ Complete the application online. Students transferring with more than 30 credits must declare a major.
¡ Submit the $45 application fee or an approved application fee waiver.
¡ Submit all official college transcripts, or your high school transcript/diploma equivalency if you’ve completed less than 24 credits.
¡ It is recommended that you submit a personal statement with your application.
More information: www.shepherd.edu/transfer-students
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SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY TEST CODES
SAT: 5615
ACT: 4532
APPLICATION DEADLINE August 1, 2024 (first-year students and transfers)
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENTS
Director’s ($1,000)
Dean’s ($2,000)
President’s
FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
($3,000) SCHOLARSHIPS
Director’s ($3,000)
Dean’s ($4,000)
President’s ($5,000)
Metro Scholarship ($5,500) Plus a variety of scholarships, grants, and federal aid awarded based on both achievement and need. To receive institutional aid from Shepherd, students must file a FAFSA. Don’t forget to file your FAFSA! Shepherd University FAFSA code: 003822 NEED HELP? SCAN here for FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Our admissions and financial aid counselors are standing by to answer your questions! ADMISSIONS 304-876-5212 admission@shepherd.edu FINANCIAL AID 304-876-5470 faoweb@shepherd.edu DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUTURE OF YOU! Shepherd University, in our commitment to providing an affordable education, is able to extend exceptional rates through a variety of scholarships and discounted tuition programs. DID YOU KNOW... l 87% of Shepherd students receive financial aid l 100+ scholarships are available WE CAN HELP YOU PAY FOR SCHOOL WITH SCHOLARSHIPS
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THE VALUE OF AN EDUCATION AT SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY State comparison of average tuition and fees for public four-year colleges Shepherd University rate 2023-2024; all others from US News & World Report, 2021. WHAT WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENTS PAY WHAT MARYLAND RESIDENTS PAY WHAT PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS PAY WHAT VIRGINIA RESIDENTS PAY SHEPHERD Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia $8,282 $23,281 $25,579 $34,060 $33,640 SHEPHERD West Virginia Maryland Virginia $18,722 $25,579 $22,380 $34,060 SHEPHERD West Virginia Pennsylvania Virginia $18,722 $22,380 $34,060 $23,281 SHEPHERD West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania $18,722 $25,579 $22,380 $23,281 A QUALITY EDUCATION AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE 2023-2024 In-State Resident Out-of-State Resident Tuition and Fees $8,282 $18,722 Room and Board $10,996 $10,996 Total $19,278 $29,718 APPLY TODAY EARLY ACTION DEADLINE November 15 APPLY ONLINE www.shepherd.edu/apply VISIT CAMPUS Sign up for an open house, campus tour, or admissions appointment. www.shepherd.edu/visit APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID We can help you find grants, loans, and scholarships to cover the cost of education. www.shepherd.edu/financialaid Rates are subject to change. Listed costs are based on two semesters with a minimum of 12 credits each. Room and board are based on double occupancy in a traditional residence hall and a 15-meal plan.