What are my Shepherd ID (SID) and PIN used for?
Your Shepherd ID (SID) is your main personal identification at the University. Your Shepherd ID (SID) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) are used to log into the RAIL (Remote Access Information Line) system. RAIL allows you to change your password, retrieve your SID, and change your PIN. You can access RAIL from the Shepherd home page navigation bar or type www.shepherd.edu/rail in the address bar of your web browser. Your Shepherd ID (SID) is printed on the back of your Rambler Card. If you have an older Rambler card, your SID is the last nine digits of your Rambler card number. On the first login to RAIL, your PIN is your birth date in mmddyy format. (Example for May 1, 2006 – 050106). RAIL will ask you to change your PIN to a new six digit number. Remember this number and do not write it down. NOTE: If you try to log onto RAIL with the incorrect SID or PIN three times, you will be locked out even if you finally enter the correct information. Go to the Registrar’s Office with p
