Shepherd University | Future Resident Resources

Future Resident Resources

Why Live on Campus?

Living on campus offers more than just a place to live. Students are encouraged to get involved and make a difference by connecting with their peers and participating in activities in their residence hall. Whether you’re just starting your journey at Shepherd, joining us from another school, or returning to campus, we are excited to welcome you to our Ram Family!

Builds Community

Living on campus fosters a strong sense of community, making engaging with classmates through events and activities easier. Students can also explore student-led clubs, intramural sports, Greek life, and community service opportunities.

Prioritizes Academics

We provide innovative programs and sound policies and procedures that promote citizenship, life skills, and continuing education. Our programs and services enhance learning outside the classroom and allow us to connect to the University’s academic mission.

Convienience

Residents on campus come from near and far. Living on campus offers convenient access to class, dining near your doorstep, and a caring staff to help you through the college experience.

Safety & Security

Residence Life ensures a secure, supportive living-learning community at Shepherd University. In partnership with the Shepherd University Police Department, Resident Assistants offer on-call support, ensuring 24/7 safety in residence halls.

Before You Apply:

Be admitted to Shepherd University.
Pay your Enrollment Deposit.
Set up your RAIL Account, retrieve your User Name, and create a password.
Use your username and password to log into the Good Living Portal.
You can now start the housing application process!

Apply Today

Good Living Portal

The Good Living Portal is the central place for everything related to Residence life. You can find forms and information about your housing, meal plans, assignments, and roommate profiles here. Commuters can also use the portal to choose a meal plan.

Residence Halls

Potomac Place	Potomac Place offers suite-style living with options for double and single occupancy. Residence Life sets aside 100 suites specifically for first-year residents, but all residents are welcome to apply.
Shaw Hall & Thacher Halls	Traditional halls provide expanded options for students seeking a single-room experience within a shared living environment. Shared Restrooms are located on each wing and include private stalls and showers to ensure comfort and privacy for all residents.
Honors Suites	As space permits, first-year Honors students may be eligible to live in Martin Hall, a suite-style building among the West Woods suites. On your Housing Application, be sure to include Honors in your living preferences when prompted.
West Woods & Miller Hall	West Woods and Miller Hall offer suite-style living with two bedrooms, one en-suite bathroom, and a shared living room (available to upper-class, transfer, and readmit residents). The suites provide residents with a similar apartment-style living quality without a kitchen.
Dunlop & Printz Apartments	Dunlop and Printz Halls offer apartments with a private bathroom, living room, and kitchen (available to upper-class, transfer, and readmit residents). Most apartments have two double-occupancy bedrooms; six apartments have three double-occupancy bedrooms with two bathrooms. The apartments provide a great opportunity for independent living.