FUTURE THE OF YOU
PROVIDING
REAL-WORLD
SUPPORT SO YOU CAN BE REAL-WORLD READY
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
Being only a 1.5-hour drive from D.C. and Baltimore, we’ll connect you with organizations, businesses, and government entities to get a jumpstart on your career.
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.
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.
TR I O
Students who are first-generation, have financial needs, or have disabilities 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 with our 90+ clubs and organizations to choose from.
¡ 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
THE ARTS
From hosting an annual theater festival to year-round student art exhibits, Shepherdstown is a hub for the arts. Create something inspiring through these opportunities:
¡ 12 music ensembles
¡ Dance Team
¡ In-Focus Photography Club
¡ Ram Band
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
¡ Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players
¡ Sans Merci literary journal
¡ Shepherd University Theater
¡ Visual Arts Collective
DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP, AND ENGAGEMENT
Shepherd is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community by embracing other cultures through community service, on-campus events, and leadership development. Organizations include:
¡ Rams Disability Advocates
¡ Gender-Sexuality Alliance
¡ Multicultural Leadership Team
¡ Program Board
¡ Student Government Association
¡ Shepherd Environmental Organization
¡ Shepherd Alliance for Equality
To view a complete list of the clubs and organizations at Shepherd, scan the QR code or visit www.shepherd.edu/clubsandorganizations.
A PLACE FOR YOU TO GROW
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
On campus and with local organizations.
FIELD TRIPS
To Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, and more.
DOWNTOWN SHEPHERDSTOWN
Only one block from campus, our scenic town offers with restaurants, shops, festivals, live music, and theater.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
From kayaking on the Potomac to hiking at one of our neighboring National Parks.
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 theater performances, we have something for everyone.
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 located 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 have plenty to offer. With semi-private bathrooms and extra living space, suite halls are the middleground between traditional halls and apartment living. Suites are typically shared between four to five students.
Miller Hall
With seven suites that each house four to five students, Miller Hall provides an intimate environment and a tightknit community. A full kitchen, vending machines, and a free laundry facility — and Residence Life’s main office — are located on the ground floor of Miller Hall.
Potomac Place
The newest residence hall on campus, Potomac Place provides single- and double-occupancy suite options. With study lounges on each floor, a full community kitchen, and a main lobby, there are many places to connect with fellow Rams. Free laundry facilities are located on the first floor. The Riverside Market, one of Shepherd’s four dining locations, is attached to Potomac Place’s first floor, and beach volleyball courts are right next door.
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 OPTIONS
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.
PARKING PASSES
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.
WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES
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
On campus and in town are various community spaces — from coffee shops to study spaces to the commuter lounge — where you can collaborate with fellow Rams or take some time for yourself.
COMMUTER LOUNGE
In Stutzman-Slonaker Hall is the Commuter Lounge, offering a kitchen and lounge area for studying and gathering. This 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 access 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).
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY TEST CODES
SCAN to APPLY
SAT: 5615
ACT: 4532
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)
¡ Metro Scholarship ($5,500)
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
APPLICATION DEADLINE for Fall 2025
August 1, 2025 (first-year students and transfers)
