When you live on campus, you're just steps away from...well...everything! Whether you live on North or South Campus, you'll literally have access to everything --classes, dining options, student activities, and 200+ events each year.

406

Acre Campus

90%

of First Year Students Live On Campus

10

Minute Walk to
Downtown West Chester

Residence Life & Housing Updates

Important dates, processes, and upcoming deadlines for on-campus housing

Move-In: August 21 - 24, 2025

2025 Fall Semester Move-in for WCU Managed and USH Residence Halls

Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22, 2025: Move-in for first year & transfer students

Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24, 2025: Move-in for returning students and move-in for on-campus apartments

MOVE-IN DETAILS

Meal Plan Selection & Changes 

Meal Plans for North Campus Residents

If you are living on North Campus, you are required to have the Rammy's Meal Plan or the Gold Meal Plan.  If you do not select a meal plan by August 1, 2025, the Gold Meal Plan will automatically be selected for you.  Note: A meal plan is optional for on-campus apartment residents.

Meal Plan selection and Meal Plan changes are open March 17, 2025 - July 15, 2025. 

After July 15, students will have two opportunities to change their Meal Plan selection if needed: 
July 15 - August 24 (one Meal Plan change available)
and
August 25 - September 5 (one Meal Plan change available). 
After September 5, Meal Plans may not be changed for the Fall Semester.

Meal Plans for Apartment Residents

If you are living on-campus in an apartment, you are not required to have a meal plan, but you are welcome to choose from any meal plan. 


To add or change a Meal Plan:

Login to RamPortal, select the Housing and Dining Card, select "Meal Plans" from the center menu.

WCU Dining ServiceS: Meal Plan 101

2025-2026 First Year and Transfer Student Housing Application

New first year and transfer students (beginning classes in the Fall 2025 semester) who are interested in living in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing for the 2025-2026 academic year may apply on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm (EST). 

Steps to Apply for On Campus Living

 

Matlack Court modular housing

Set to open in August 2025, Matlack Court will feature 100 single occupancy rooms and 14 double occupancy rooms (128 beds total) designed around a unique court-style living experience.

Learn More About Matlack Court

Returning Student Housing Application Opens 10/28/24

The 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application opens on Monday, October 28, 2024 for students interested in living on campus in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing for the 2025-2026 academic year.

2025-2026 RETURNING STUDENT HOUSING

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME HOME

More than 5,300 students call our 12 residence halls home.

Check Out Our Residence Halls

HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING

 

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED, RIGHT ON CAMPUS

From 18 on-campus dining options and 24-7 security, to Friday nights in Sykes and a world-class fitness facility, WCU has the events you want and the resources you need, all right here.

Explore Campus Life

 

 

 

Living On Campus

Three styles of residences:
community-style (traditional dorm rooms), suites, and apartments.

Two on campus living options:
WCU Managed Housing (community-style housing)
OR
USH (suite-style housing)

Let’s break down the difference

3 Students together on campus

 
Moving off Campus?

Search for Off-Campus rentals, roommates, and stay connected through the Off Campus Commuter Association:

Off Campus & Commuter Services