Shepherd College Shepherd College Education Established in 1871, Shepherd offers more than 135 programs of study. Combining the best of the professional studies and a liberal arts core, Shepherd students earn associate or bachelor's degrees founded in the liberal arts, while also preparing for a career. New construction and the expansion of the science facilities, the library, and the grounds allow students at Shepherd to expand their horizons even further. The culturally diverse student body creates an invigorating dynamic on Shepherd's campus. With more than forty states and thirty-two countries represented by Shepherd students, the College community offers a variety of programs and social activities for those interested in developing a global perspective in their education.
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Shepherd students are involved in more than seventy different organizations, a strong athletic program, and an ongoing series of fine art shows and productions. Shepherdstown hosted the Syrian-Israeli Peace Talks in January 2000. For International Students With an extensive pre-semester orientation program, support services coordinated by the Office of Student Life, and a dedicated international admissions counselor, Shepherd strives to make the transition from one country to another as smooth as possible. Shepherd students have formed several student organizations that embrace multiculturalism and diversity issues and encourage others to get involved. As a small, liberal arts school, Shepherd prides itself on the personal attention students receive in the classroom and on the campus.