How to Apply for On Campus Housing
First Year & Transfer Students
How to Apply FOR Housing
- The 2025-2026 First Year Student and Transfer Student Housing Application (for students beginning classes in Fall 2025) will open in March 2025.
Before you apply to on campus housing you must:
- Be accepted to West Chester University (Congrats!)
- Submit the enrollment deposit in the ADMISSIONS PORTAL
- Set-up your WCU ACCOUNT (@wcupa.edu)
STEP 1: Explore the housing style that's right for you: WCU Managed or USH Affiliated
There are two housing providers on WCU's campus: WCU Managed (traditional, community-style living and apartments) and USH Affiliated (suite-style living and apartments). You will apply to one.
STEP 2: Submit your Application for On-Campus
First Year and Transfer Student Application for On-Campus Living opens mid-March 2025. Housing at West Chester University is prioritized for first-year students, however, you are encouraged to apply for housing as early as possible. Complete the Application for On-Campus Living and choose a housing provider.
Housing at West Chester University is prioritized for first-year students, however, you are encouraged to apply for housing as early as possible. Complete an application to one provider: WCU Managed or USH Affiliated Housing.
Application for On-Campus Living:
- Log in to RamPortal
- Locate the "Housing & Dining" card and click on "Housing & Dining".
- Click on “Application for On-Campus Living” at the top of the page and select the Academic Year 2025-2026 term session to apply.
- Complete all necessary elements of the application including, but not limited to: Emergency Contact, On Campus Prerequisite Form, Meal Plan Selection, Community Living Standards review, Alcohol EDU
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Choose Your Housing Provider
- If WCU Managed, continue through the WCU Managed Housing Application
- If USH Affiliated, you will be redirected to the USH Affiliated Resident Portal to complete their unique USH Affiliated Housing Lease Process
- Pay the $200 Housing Deposit (separate for each housing provider)
- Questions regarding WCU Managed housing can be directed to housing@wcupa.edu or 610-436-3307 or to USH Affiliated housing at leasing@ushcommunities.org or 610-430-4988
STEP 3: Complete the tasks in the Housing Checklist
Prior to moving in, all first-time residents must complete items in the Housing Checklist including selecting a meal plan, selecting a move-in time slot, and more.
