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
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 in March 2025. More details coming soon.
Update: Spring Semester Move-in Begins 1/18/25
UPDATE: 1/17/25
WCU Managed and USH residence halls will now open SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 at 4:00pm. Students may return to the Residence Halls beginning at 4:00pm. For students who are new to the university or have a new room assignment and need to check in and/or pick up their keys, both WCU Managed and USH Affiliated Desks will be open:
- Saturday, January 18: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
- Sunday, January 19: 9:00am – 8:00pm
- Monday, January 20: 9:00am – 8:00pm
While the Residence Halls will be open on Sunday, we strongly encourage students to avoid traveling that day, as weather conditions are expected to worsen between 12:00pm and 5:00pm. For everyone’s safety and to allow the grounds crew adequate time to clear snow, we advise avoiding travel during these hours.
Please check your WCU email for more details about parking, floor meetings, and more.
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.
Spring Semester Housing Application Opens 10/16/24
The 2025 Spring Semester Housing Application opens on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am (EST) for students interested in living on campus in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing for the Spring Semester.
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.
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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.
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)
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Moving off Campus?
Search for Off-Campus rentals, roommates, and stay connected through the Off Campus Commuter Association:
Off Campus & Commuter Services
