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

Fall 2025

Applications Open: December 4

Review the Resident Agreement
Log in to the Good Living Portal
Complete the Housing Application
New students can select their own spaces starting in mid-March; returning students will begin the selection process in mid-February. Applications received after May 1 will be assigned by Residence Life staff.
New students move in on August 21.

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

Housing & 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 2024-25 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