Shepherd L.E.A.D.S.
Shepherd University is offering a new program to residential and commuter first-year and transfer students. Shepherd L.E.A.D.S (LEADS) will provide an experience for new students to make connections, gain knowledge and skills in navigating college, and engaging in community service both on and off campus prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Students will work on academic preparation and skill building through a 1-credit First-Year Experience (FYEX) course.
New students will learn their personal leadership strengths, build new skills, and explore ways to step into their own leadership on their college journey. | |
Students will work on academic preparation through a 1-credit FYEX class and build upon their skills for time/task management, course planning, and more. | |
Students will connect with faculty, staff and student mentors and discover their ability to make a difference in the world. | |
Each student will develop friendships, connections, and tangible skills aiding in their development as a person, a leader, citizen, and ulitmately learning about themselves and what they’re able to find at Shepherd. | |
At Shepherd, community service is the norm, not the exception. Our students contribute thousands of hours of service within our community. During this program, students will get a chance to help our community and see why our students love it. |
Program Benefits
- Residential students can move in early to their Residence Hall.
- Commuter students will learn about campus activities and commuter specific resources.
- Explore new and exciting places in town and around Jefferson County.
- Get connected to campus resources before classes begin.
- Fun activities like Outdoor Adventure activities, Paint/Trivia Night, Shopping, Cookouts, and more!
- Earn 1 credit for FYEX — a required Core Curriculum course for all students.
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Program Dates
Shepherd L.E.A.D.S. runs from August 9 – August 17 and includes coursework in collaboration with leadership activities and service projects. Once the fall semester begins, the FYEX course will meet regularly until September 21.
Note: LEADS may conflict with Fall sports, Ram Band, or other early arrival activities. Please check in with your instructor, supervisor, or coach prior to registering.
Program Costs
The Shepherd L.E.A.D.S program fee covers all activities, meals during the program, and supplies. LEADS will accept registrations on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to 60 students.
- Extended Deadline: Registration received before July 15, 2023, program fee is $300.
- Registration received between July 16 – July 28, 2023, program fee is $400
Note about cost: Students enrolled part-time (under 12 credits) in the fall may be required to pay for the FYEX course in addition to the program fee stated above. Full-time students will not need to pay an additional fee for the FYEX course. The program fee will be placed on the student’s fall bill after the Division of Student Affairs receives this submitted registration form.
Students can pay the program fee, as well as other payments, on RAIL or by contacting the Business Office at 304-876-5284.
Additional information can be found on the left-hand navigation bar or call the Division of Student Affairs at 304-876-5030.