Shepherd University

Shepherd University requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Shepherd University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Shepherd University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Shepherd University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 49% of students who start college at Shepherd University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Shepherd University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Shepherd University?

Shepherd University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Shepherd University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Shepherd University

When choosing a major, Shepherd University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Shepherd University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Shepherd University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherd University

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Does Shepherd University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Shepherd University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Shepherd University Have An Online Program?

✅ Shepherd University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Shepherd University Give AP Credit?

✅ Shepherd University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Shepherd University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Shepherd University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Shepherd University.

Does Shepherd University Require Internships?

🟨 Shepherd University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Shepherd University

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Shepherd University Library

The main library on campus is the Scarborough Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Shepherd University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Shepherd University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Biochemistry (biopharmaceutical science) with West Virginia University and Marshall University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Shepherd University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Shepherd University has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Shepherd University include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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