All degree-seeking students must meet with their advisor prior to registration:
October 29 – November 12, 2025
Contact your advisor for an appointment.
RAIL Spring 2026 Registration Dates (no late fee):
Monday, November 10, 2025 – Friday, January 9, 2026
| STUDENT TYPE | PRIORITY REGISTRATION | OPEN REGISTRATION |
LATE REGISTRATION |
| Degree-seeking graduate or undergraduate, currently enrolled Fall 2025 | By assigned times beginning November 10, 2025. Alternate PIN required |
Nov 10 – Dec 11, 2025 Alternate PIN required Dec 12, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026 Alternate PIN not required |
Beginning approximately 4 p.m., Jan 9 – 4 p.m. Jan 16, 2026. Note: A late fee of $50 will apply for first time registration. Alternate PIN is not required. |
| *Degree-seeking students enrolled Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, or readmitted students** | N/A | Nov 17 – Dec 11, 2025 Alternate PIN required Dec 12, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026 Alternate PIN not required |
Beginning approximately 4 p.m., Jan 9 – 4 p.m. Jan 16, 2026. Note: A late fee of $50 will apply for first time registration. Alternate PIN is not required. |
| Non-degree seeking students | N/A | Dec 12, 2025 – Jan 9, 2026 Alternate PIN not required |
Beginning approximately 4 p.m., Jan 9 – 4 p.m. Jan 16, 2026. Note: A late fee of $50 will apply for first time registration. Alternate PIN is not required. |
| New degree-seeking freshmen, readmitted, transfer, and degree-seeking students | Orientation online – information will be sent via email. | Ongoing per Admissions Office 304-876-5212 |
Beginning approximately 4 p.m., Jan 9 – 4 p.m. Jan 16, 2026. Note: A late fee of $50 will apply for first time registration. Alternate PIN is not required. |
*Degree-seeking students not currently enrolled, but who were enrolled in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025, do not have to reapply for admission. Students should contact their previous advisor during the regular advisement period to receive their Alternate PIN. Note: This policy does not apply to students who have been suspended, who have not been enrolled for longer than two consecutive semesters (not including summers), or who have received financial aid and earned credits at another institution during their absence from Shepherd University.
** To readmit to Shepherd, students should submit an application to the Office of Admissions. Students must be admitted prior to registering for classes.