Activate Student Email and My Shepherd
Access to your online accounts as a Shepherd student is essential to academic success. There are two accounts/platforms you’ll want to activate as soon as possible — student email and My Shepherd.
Learn More About Your Student Accounts
Student Email
Your student email account serves as the primary method of communication to receive updates from professors, campus announcements, tuition payment deadlines, and more. Additionally, this grants you access to numerous University-specific platforms and networks, such as campus-owned computers, Wi-Fi, DegreeWorks, Brightspace, and RamPulse/Corq.
Accessing Your Student Email
- After being admitted to Shepherd, you will receive an email that contains your Shepherd email address (@rams.shepherd.edu). This message is sent to the email address used during the application process.
- Following receipt of that message, go to https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/ and establish a strong, secure password.
- Download the Microsoft Authenticator app. Sign in to establish the multi-factor authentication code access.
- The first multi-factor authenticator code should be sent via text or call, prior to downloading the app.
- Sign in to Microsoft 365 using your Shepherd email address and newly established password.
My Shepherd
My Shepherd serves as our online system for managing student records. In this platform, you’ll register for classes, view transcripts, manage financial aid, and view/pay tuition bills.
To access My Shepherd, enter your Shepherd email address and password.
Access Your My Shepherd Account
Questions and Troubleshooting Needs
If you have any questions or need assistance navigating the process, contact IT Services at 304-876-5457. Assistance is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.