A first year applicant is a student who has never attended a college or university after graduating from high school. Students who took dual enrollment courses during high school are still considered First Year Students. First time freshman are required to submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores to complete their application for admission.

Transfer students are those who have previously attended another college or university prior to applying to Shepherd. Students will less than 24 college credits will be required to submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores for admissions requirements.