Apply for Housing

We are excited that you have decided to join our dynamic community! Here, you will have the opportunity to build lasting friendships with fellow students. To ensure that your housing application process goes smoothly, listed below are the steps to apply for housing:

Housing Application Information

It’s a great time to live on campus: sign up for Spring 2026 housing

Spaces Are open around campus in a variety of Housing Styles.

Applications are still welcome for Fall 2025.

Spring 2026

Applications Open: November 5, 2025

Review the Resident Agreement
Log in to the Good Living Portal
Complete the Spring 2026 Housing Application
Residence Life will assign students to spaces in mid-December. Students can indicate a preferred roommate and/or placement. Requested roommates and suitemates must also email ResidenceLife@shepherd.edu to confirm they accept the placement.

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

The 2026-27 Housing Application and Resident Agreement will be available on the Good Living Portal beginning on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

How to Apply for Housing:

Before you can apply for housing, you must first submit your enrollment deposit. About 24 hours later, you’ll be able to activate your Shepherd University email, which you’ll use to log into the Good Living Portal. This email also gives you access to campus resources like computers and RamPulse. Use the link below if you need help setting up your account.

Student Email Resources

1. Review the Residency Requirement

Before submitting your housing application, please review the residency requirement to understand the guidelines and available exceptions for living on campus at Shepherd University.

Residency Requirement

2. View our Housing & Meal Plan Options

Shepherd University offers 11 residence halls with traditional, suite, and apartment-style options and six meal plan options. Dunlop & Printz Apartments and West Woods Suites are not available to first-year students. Honors students may choose to live in Martin Hall. Click below for details on housing and meal plan rates.

Residence Halls and Rates

Meal Plan Rates

3. Pay the Residence Life Housing Deposit

Students will be required to submit a one-time housing deposit of $100. Once submitted, the student receives access to the Good Living Portal and can submit their housing application. All housing deposit payments must be made at the Shepherd University Business Office in Ikenberry Hall, Suite 214. Phone: 304-876-5284.

4. Complete The 2025-26 Housing Application

The 2025-26 housing application can be submitted through the 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.

Resident Agreement

Good Living Portal