Reinvent Yourself:

Reach Appropriate Independence with a Shepherds College Education

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Leading Accredited Private Christian College Focused on Students with Disabilities

There are other accredited programs in the country, but we were the first accredited Christian college focused solely on students with disabilites in the country.

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Internationally Diverse Student Community

We have students from all over the US and the world!

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Chicago is near-enough for fun, but the small town feel of Union Grove is perfect for our learning community

Union Grove has little to no crime, and our campus is situated just on the outskirts of town.

World Class Faculty

The teachers and Residential Life staff make learning fun. They are full of love and patience, and really desire to see us grow.

Appropriate Independence!

Shepherds College believes that everyone is made On and For A Purpose. No matter your level of functionality, the staff will teach you to perform to your level of Appropriate Independence. Most of our students will find good jobs, live on their own, and become servants to their community.

Major in Culinary Arts or Horticulture

Did you ever think you would be able to cook like a real Chef in a kitchen? Our Culinary Arts program teaches you how to do that. Chef Commerfield has more than 17 years of experience working in commercial kitchens.

Do you like working with your hands outside? Our horticulture program will teach you how to make anything grow!