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
Spring 2025Applications Open: October 15
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Fall 2025Applications Open: December 4
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How to Apply:
Returning Students: Skip to Step 4
1. Pay Enrollment DepositSubmitting your non-refundable enrollment deposit confirms your spot at Shepherd and grants you access to your student email, the housing application, course registration, and more! Enrollment deposit payments can be made at the Shepherd University Business Office in Ikenberry Hall, suite 214. |
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2. Activate Your Rail Account |
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3. Setup Your Shepherd Email AccountLog in to your student email using your username + @rams.shepherd.edu (student01@rams.shepherd.edu). You can find your username and set a password on RAIL. |
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4. Review Housing OptionsAfter activating your Shepherd University email, you can review our housing options and choose the one that suits you best. Please note that the Dunlop & Printz Apartments and West Woods Suites are not available for first-year students. All Honors students have the option to live in Martin Hall. |
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5. Complete The 2024-25 Housing ApplicationThe 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.
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6. Select A Meal PlanShepherd offers six different meal plan options for our students. Click the link below for information about plans and rates. |
Residence life Resources
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