On Campus Living

About 90% of first year students (often referred to as freshmen) live on campus. On campus housing at West Chester University is prioritized for first year students. It is recommended to apply for housing as early as possible.

Yes. Before you can apply to on campus housing you must be accepted to West Chester University and you must submit the enrollment deposit in the ADMISSIONS PORTAL

The WCU Managed housing application and the USH Managed housing application for first year students and transfer students (students beginning at WCU fall semester 2023) opened on March 6, 2023.

Steps to apply for housing

There are two housing providers on campus at WCU, each with their own housing application. Choose your housing provider and apply to one:

The WCU Managed Housing application can be found in myWCU.

The USH Managed Housing application can be found in the USH housing portal.

Learn more and access the applications here: Steps to apply for housing

WCU Managed housing is often referred to as “traditional” or “community-style” housing. In a WCU Managed residence hall you will have one room shared with 2-3 roommates and communal, shared bathrooms on each floor. WCU Managed residents are assigned a residence hall and room.
WCU Managed housing rates range from $1931.00 - $2897.00 per semester.

USH Managed housing is West Chester’s newest residence hall buildings and are often referred to as “suite-stye" or “affiliated” housing. In a USH Managed residence hall you will have an in-suite bathroom shared with your roommates. USH Managed offers various floor plans including 1-3 bedrooms per suite containing 1-2 beds per bedroom. USH residents may select a preferred residence hall and floor plan.
USH Managed housing rates range from $4800.00 - $5625.00 per semester.

Explore the differences and select which housing provider is right for you

Learn more about housing rates and what’s included

There are two on campus housing providers: WCU Managed (traditional, community-style housing) and USH Managed (suite-style housing). First year students may choose to apply to one.
First year students live steps away from classes, dining, and student life in one of these residence halls:

WCU Managed:

Goshen Hall, Killinger Hall, Schmidt Hall, Tyson Hall

or

USH Managed:

Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall, Commonwealth Hall, University Hall

Learn more about WCU Residence Halls

After you’ve been accepted to West Chester University and after you pay the enrollment deposit, you’ll be able to set-up your West Chester University account (@wcupa.edu).

Follow these steps to Set up your @wcupa.edu account

Learn more about your West Chester University (@wcupa.edu) account

Yes, you may select roommate(s). If you don’t have a roommate, you may enter our roommate matching program. More details will be sent via your WCU email this spring.

Meal plan selection is open. First year on campus housing residents must choose the Ultimate, Gold or Purple meal plan.

Before you can select a meal plan you must set up your West Chester University account (@wcupa.edu)

Learn more about meal plans and select the meal plan for you

All housing communications including important dates and information will be sent to your West Chester University email (@wcupa.edu). Please check your email often.

Beginning in early spring, you will receive the Housing Checklist with tasks to complete before move-in including:

• Roommate Selection
  You may choose your roommate or enter our roommate matching program.
• Housing Eligibility Form
  Before you are eligible to live on campus, you are required to complete the Housing Eligibility Form. The Housing Eligibility Form is a state-mandated criminal conduct and disciplinary history screening questionnaire.

• Meningitis Waiver Form
  Before you are eligible to live on campus, you are required to complete the Meningitis Waiver Form.
• Select a Meal Plan
  On-campus residents must select one of these meal plans: Ultimate, Gold or Purple. Meal plans are not required for residents living in on-campus apartments. Learn about Meal Plans
• Housing Assignments
  For WCU Managed Housing you will be assigned a residence hall. For USH Managed Housing you will select a residence hall.
• Move-In Information
  First-Year Student move-in August 23 and August 24, 2023. Move-in dates and times are based on your residence hall.

Welcome Home!

In addition to living on campus, there are lots of exciting events and ways to get introduced to life as a Golden Ram. Learn about Accepted Student Day, summer orientation, Welcome Week, and more:

WCU Accepted Student Webpage