Returning Students Housing

WCU Managed Housing

 

October 27, 2025

• WCU Managed Request to House Application Opens at 12pm for returning students.
• Application can be found in RamPortal -> Housing and Dining card -> Application for On-Campus Living -> 2026-2027 Academic Year

October 30, 2025

• Roommate Matching Opens at 12pm in RamPortal -> Housing and Dining card -> Application for On-Campus Living -> 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Selecting a roommate is optional. If you do not match/select a roommate(s), a roommate(s) may be assigned to you.

November 7, 2025

• WCU Managed Request to House application must be submitted before 12pm to participate in the Returning Student Selection Process
• The Request to Housing Application will remain open for students who miss the window to participate in selection
• If you missed the Housing Application window, you may submit a Request to House application to be added to our requested housing list after those students that participate in the Returning Student Selection Process and are unable to secure housing.

November 21, 2025

• Priority deadline for Roommate Matching consideration.
• Priority deadline for Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA) Housing Accommodations.
• Students seeking housing accommodations should contact OEA at oea@wcupa.edu by November 21, 2025, to ensure their requests are considered during the housing selection process.
 

November 24, 2025, or November 25, 2025

• Housing Selection Timeslots are sent via WCU email.
• The Housing Selection timeslot is the assigned date and time when you can enter, RamPortal -> Housing and Dining card -> Application for On-Campus Living -> 2026-2027 Academic Year -> Housing Selection Process, to select your preferred style of WCU Managed housing, if it's available.

December 2 - 4, 2025

• Housing Selection Timeslots Open for Returning Students based on Timeslot Assignment
• During your timeslot, log in to RamPortal -> Housing and Dining card -> Application for On-Campus Living -> 2026-2027 Academic Year -> Housing Selection Process and select your preferred housing style for the 2026-2027 academic year.

USH Affiliated Housing

 

October 27, 2025

• Housing Lottery Opens at 12:00PM
• Submit your Request for Housing in the USH Resident Portal.
• Enter as an individual or part of a roommate group.

November 7, 2025

• Housing Lottery Closes at 12:00PM
• Missed the lottery? You can still request housing anytime.
• Requests will be added to the list after lottery participants.

November 17, 2025

• Lottery Results Emailed
• Selected students receive a housing application.
• You'll have 21 days to sign your lease.
• Re-confirm your roommate group after all leases are signed.

February 11 - 17, 2026

• Room Self-Selection
• Groups receive a timeslot to choose a building/unit.

February 24 – February 26, 2026

• Room Change Requests Open