First-Year Students
Housing Availability
Potomac Place
Shepherd University’s newest residence hall is available for first-year students! Potomac Place is a suite-style living where no more than 2 people will share a bathroom with double and single occupancy options available. Check it out here!
West Campus Traditional halls
West Campus Traditional Halls are in the center of campus. If you like to be in a central location of campus where you are near the Wellness Center and not too far away from classes, then this is the place for you. Many of our art and music majors may choose to stay in these halls due to convenience.
Honors Suites
First Year Honors students may be given special permission to live in Martin Hall, which is a suite-style building, as space permits. To learn more about this opportunity, please call our office at 304-876-5172.
Meal Plan Availability
Deluxe Block 300
- You will receive 300 meals per semester and $200 dining dollars.
- Meals do carry over from week to week. You will have all 300 meals until they are used or the end of the semester depending on which comes first.
- This meal plan can be used in the Dining Hall, Ram’s Den, Riverside Market, Fireside Bistro, and the Wellness Center.
Basic 19
- You will receive 19 meals per week, and an additional 8 bonus meals for the semester that can be used at your discretion.
- Meals will not carry over from week to week, but you are able to use one additional meal at designated meal periods.
- This meal plan can be used in the Dining Hall, Ram’s Den, Riverside Market, Fireside Bistro, and the Wellness Center.
Residency Requirements
Steps to living on-campus
- Shepherd University believes living on-campus is an important piece of the educational experience. Therefore, all Shepherd University students are required to live on-campus. There are a set of residency requirement exceptions listed here.
- Complete Resident Agreement and Housing Request Form and return it to Residence Life through mail, fax, email, or in-person with a $100 damage deposit.
- Wait for a room assignment to come during the summer (the sooner you commit, the more likely you get your top choice!)
- Move-in and start one of the best experiences of your life!
Print Resident Agreement 2018-19
How to Return Resident Agreement
Via Mail
Residence Life Office
Miller Hall
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
In Person
Residence Life Office
Miller Hall, Lower Level
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
304-876-5172
How to pay the $100 damage deposit
Over the phone (Credit or debit)
Business Office, Shepherd University
Ikenberry Hall, Second Floor
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
304-876-5284
Via Mail (Checks or Money Orders made payable to Shepherd University. We do not accept cash through mail.)
Residence Life Office
Miller Hall
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
In Person (Credit, Debit, Check, or cash)
Business Office, Shepherd University
Ikenberry Hall, Second Floor
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
304-876-5284
Check out our residence halls.
Learn more about the on-campus experience.
If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Residence Life Office
Miller Hall, Lower Level
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
ResidenceLife@shepherd.edu
304-876-5172