Shepherd University has served generations of students in the oldest town in West Virginia. Now, an exciting new effort will build on established strengths to benefit our community and the lives of countless promising students for years to come.

We invite you to join us.

Over 135 years, Shepherd University has grown into a diverse community of learners and a gateway to the world of opportunities and ideas. A West Virginia public liberal arts university, Shepherd is the regional center for academic, cultural, and economic opportunities. The University is recognized by Barron's and the Princeton Review as one of the best values in U.S. higher education.

Through Shepherd's core values of learning, engagement, integrity, accessibility, and community, it is poised to become a premier liberal arts university. Shepherd graduates obtain more than career credentials. Passion, purpose, and experience unite to inspire individuals to shape the world.