PROVIDING
REAL-WORLD
SUPPORT SO YOU CAN BE REAL-WORLD READY
DID YOU KNOW...
Shepherd has all the resources you need to succeed – and not just in the classroom! The Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center, Counseling Services, and the Health Center are ready to help you feel your best. Take a break from studying and visit the Student Center Game Zone, where you can bowl, play a round of pool, or enjoy its selection of board games and arcade machines.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
Worried about an upcoming final?
Need help figuring out which course credits you need to complete your degree? The Academic Support Center offers services like peer tutoring, learning-skills instruction, and academic advising to keep you on track.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
Sometimes the adjustment to college can be challenging, but the Student Success Center is here to help. Build personalized success plans with success coaches or enroll in the Shepherd Success Academy (first-year students only) and learn how to manage coursework, utilize campus resources, and improve study skills.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Schedule free confidential counseling with licensed, clinical practitioners who specialize in college students’ needs.
INTERNSHIPS
Campus is only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, so we can connect you with the best organizations, businesses, and government entities in the country to help jumpstart your career.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Students with documented disabilities are offered accommodations such as extended test-taking, reduced distraction environments, alternative testing formats, preferential seating, and residential arrangements.
TRIO
Students with financial needs, disabilities, or who are first-generation college students gain access to staff who monitor their academic progress and assist them with academic advising, tutoring, and more.
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.
BECOMING A RAM MEANS
JOINING A COMMUNITY (a.k.a. the Ram Fam)
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Find your fit in the Ram Fam! Shepherd offers more than 90 clubs and organizations for students to discover and enjoy, from social groups and games to professional organizations, Shepherd has something for you. Find your community through:
¡ Debate and Forensics Team
¡ The Picket student newspaper
¡ Professional, service, and social fraternities and sororities
¡ Rams Care - Mental Health Awareness
¡ Rowdy Rams
¡ Stubblefield Institute Civility Club
¡ WHSC Radio Station
¡ And more
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
THE ARTS
Shepherd University is a hub for the arts in Shepherdstown, W.Va. With opprotunities to share your creativity from art exhibits to the annual theater festival. Create something inspiring through these opportunities:
¡ Music ensembles
¡ Dance Team
¡ In-Focus Photography Club
¡ Ram Band
¡ Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players
¡ Sans Merci literary journal
¡ Shepherd University Theater
¡ Visual Arts Collective
A PLACE FOR YOU TO GROW
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Giving back is part of who we are, join one of our on campus or local organizations and help our community thrive!
FIELD TRIPS
To Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, and more.
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.
Just one block from campus, the historic town features lively restaurants, charming shops, local festivals, live music, and performing arts.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
From kayaking on the Potomac to hiking at one of our neighboring National Parks.
LIVING HISTORY
You can explore the rich history of the area first-hand at nearby sites like Antietam, Harpers Ferry, and Gettysburg!
CAMPUS EVENTS
There’s always something going on at Shepherd! From exciting games to enchanting concerts, there’s something here for you.
To view a complete list of the clubs and organizations at Shepherd, scan the QR code or visit www.shepherd.edu/clubsandorganizations. CONNECT WITH US /ShepherdUniversity @shepherdu Shepherd University
TRADITIONAL HALLS
Traditional residence halls offer more options for those interested in our single-room experiences with roommates. Restrooms are shared with nine other students living in a hall 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 may request an individual room. Both halls have study lounges with community kitchens on the second and third floors and vending machines in the lobbies. Free laundry facilities are on the second floors. Shaw Hall is located on the west side of campus with a great view of the Shepherd Rams baseball diamond — Fairfax Field. Thacher Hall is also on the west side of campus, across the street from the beach volleyball courts.
SUITE-STYLE HALLS
Suite-style halls offer a great middle ground between traditional halls and apartment living. Suites are typically shared between four or five students and feature extra amenities, including additional living space and semi-private bathrooms
Miller Hall
Miller Hall offers an intimate environment and a close-knit community. Each of the seven suites accommodates four to five students and includes a full kitchen. The building also features vending machines and free laundry facilities. Miller Hall is home to the Office of Residence Life.
Potomac Place
Potomac Place is Shepherd University’s newest residence hall, offering single- and double-occupancy suites designed for comfortable, modern campus living. Convenient study lounges on each floor make collaboration easy, while community spaces on the main floor—like the full kitchen and main lobby—provide plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow Rams. Grab a quick bite at Riverside Market, one of Shepherd’s four dining locations, located on the first floor. And when it’s time to unwind, the beach volleyball courts are just steps away.
West Woods
West Woods is a neighborhood of six suite-style residence halls: Boteler, Burkhart, Lurry, Martin, Moler, and Yost. Each hall has three floors each containing four suites, with exterior access on each floor. A West Woods suite consists of a living room, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Free laundry facilities are in Boteler Hall, and the Shepherd University Police Department is in Moler Hall. Martin Hall is reserved for students in the Honors Program and features an honors study lounge.
APARTMENT-STYLE HALLS
The apartments provide the perfect opportunity for independent living. These halls feature a private bathroom, living room, and full kitchen. The apartments are reserved for upperclassmen as well as graduate and transfer students.
Dunlop and Printz Halls
Dunlop and Printz Halls are located across from the tennis and soccer complexes on West Campus. Each building has three levels of 12 apartments with two or three bedrooms. Three-bedroom units have two bathrooms. Vending machines and free laundry facilities are in the lobby of each building.
WEST WOODS
POTOMAC PLACE
MILLER HALL
THACHER HALL
As the #1 college campus location in West Virginia (Niche 2024), Shepherdstown is the perfect place to create an exciting life for yourself. With a supportive community and an array of things to do, this town will be your second home.
ON-CAMPUS DINING
Our four unique locations within our residential and commuter meal plans offer made-to-order meals and drinks, an all-you-caneat option, pop-up dining events, vegetarian and vegan options, and allergen-friendly options.
PARK WITH EASE
For $70 per year, access our commuter and residential parking lots on East and West Campuses. Parking passes can be purchased online or by visiting the Shepherd University Police Department in Moler Hall.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Our home of Jefferson County is the perfect place for exploring new interests and discovering new horizons. Serving as a home and neighbor to National Parks, outdoor recreation, and eclectic towns like Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, and Charles Town, there is no shortage of things to do and people to meet.
A DRIVE WORTH TAKING ENJOY STUDENT LIFE WHILE
LIVING AT HOME
Whether you’re on campus or in town, you’ll find welcoming community spaces to connect with fellow Rams or recharge on your own — from cozy coffee shops and study spaces to the commuter lounge.
COMMUTER LOUNGE
Located in Stutzman-Slonaker Hall, the Commuter Lounge offers a kitchen and lounge area for studying and gathering. The lounge is conveniently located along North King Street, where most students will be taking many of their classes.
DR. RUTH SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY
Private study rooms are available for reservation on the first and second floors of the Scarborough Library, and the Quiet Study Floor is the perfect place to focus on coursework. After library hours, commuter and residential students can continue their studies in the 24-Hour Room.
“ I
chose Shepherd because of its location. I love Shepherdstown and everything the town has to offer, and it’s also about 30 minutes away from my home.
”
-ABIGAIL MCCOY ‘25
STUDENT CENTER
Directly across from the Scarborough Library is the Student Center, which is open daily with multiple locations to eat, study, relax, and play. The Student Center is also the campus hub for leadership and programming, with offices for the Student Government Association, Program Board, and Office of Student Activities and Leadership.
DOWNTOWN SHEPHERDSTOWN
Only one block from campus, downtown Shepherdstown is lined with cafés and coffee shops for Rams to connect and study together. The small-town atmosphere is also perfect for taking walks and decompressing in between classes.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
¡ Complete the Shepherd University online application or apply through the Common App.
¡ Submit the $45 application fee or an approved application fee waiver.
¡ Send an official high school transcript* or GED/TASC/HiSET to Shepherd either electronically to admission@shepherd.edu or via mail to:
Shepherd University Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
¡ Send your SAT or ACT scores. While Shepherd is test score optional, we encourage you to send SAT/ACT scores, as they help determine placement for math, English, and economics courses.
¡ Submit a personal statement with your application (recommended).
TRANSFER STUDENTS
¡ Students who have earned at least 24 college-level credits with a 2.0 cumulative college GPA at an accredited institution can apply to transfer to Shepherd.
¡ Complete the Shepherd University online application. Students transferring with more than 30 credits must declare a major.
¡ Submit the $45 application fee or an approved application fee waiver.
¡ Send all official college transcripts*, or your high school transcript/ diploma equivalency if you’ve completed less than 24 credits, to Shepherd either electronically to admission@shepherd.edu or via mail to:
Shepherd University Office of Admissions P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
¡ Submit a personal statement with your application (recommended).
More information: www.shepherd.edu/transfer-students SHEPHERD
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IN-STATE
¡ Director’s ($1,000)
¡ Dean’s ($2,000)
¡ President’s ($3,000)
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUT-OF-STATE
¡ Director’s ($3,000)
¡ Dean’s ($4,000)
¡ President’s ($5,000)
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