(please read carefully)
Admission to graduate study at Shepherd University, with the exception
of the MAT*, is handled on a rolling basis. Students are eligible to register
for courses once their applications have been processed and they have
been accepted. Applications are considered complete when this form, the
application fee, and all supporting materials are on file with the Office of
Graduate Admissions. Please feel free to contact the Office of Graduate
Admissions in order to make sure that your application is complete.
Notification
The Office of Graduate Admissions will notify you of your admission
status on a rolling basis.
General Application Procedures
Please follow the steps listed below in completing this application form:
1. This application is required of all degree-seeking students, regardless
of whether you are interested in part-time or full-time studies.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $40 is required before the application
can be processed. A check or money order, payable to "Shepherd
University," should be sent with this application form to the Office
of Graduate Admissions.
3. Please read carefully the statement at the bottom of this page which
relates to the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
4. All applicants for the Curriculum and Instruction Program must be
certified teachers and must provide documentation of certification
with the application.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to full graduate status at Shepherd University must
have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
of higher education with a minimum college grade point average of 2.75.
Students who do not meet these standards may, at the discretion of the
Graduate Coordinator, be admitted on a provisional basis.
PLEASE NOTE: Individual programs may have additional requirements. Check each program page for details.
