HOW TO APPLY FOR
ON CAMPUS HOUSING
- The 2024 Spring Semester Housing Application is now open.
- The 2024-2025 Returning Student Housing Application opens on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9:00am (EST).
- The 2024-2025 First Year Student and Transfer Student Housing Application (for students beginning classes in Fall 2024) will open in early March 2024.
Before you apply to on campus housing you must:
Be a current West Chester University student
or
Be accepted to West Chester University (Congrats!) and complete these steps:
- 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).
STEP 2: Apply to a housing provider:
WCU Managed or USH Affiliated
Housing at West Chester University is prioritized for first-year students, however, you are encouraged to apply for housing as early as possible.
APPLY TO WCU MANAGED HOUSING:
- Log in to myWCU
- Click Personal Information tab
- Click myHOUSING on the left side of the page
- Click Application and Forms
- Complete the WCU Managed Housing Application
- Submit the $200 Housing Deposit (required to submit the Housing Application)
- Questions to be directed to housing@wcupa.edu or 610-436-3307
OR
APPLY TO USH AFFILIATED HOUSING:
- Log in to the USH Resident Portal (new users will need to create a USH account)
- Complete the USH Housing Application
- Submit the $200 non-refundable application fee (required to finalize application)
- Wait for email from leasing@ushcommunities.org to proceed with your application
- First year students must complete USH leasing process in the USH Resident Portal within 30 days to secure housing
- Questions to be directed to leasing@ushcommunites.org or 610-430-4988
STEP 3: Check your WCU Email Often
WCU Managed Housing and USH Affiliated Housing will communicate important dates and information via your WCU Email (@wcupa.edu)
STEP 4: Complete the tasks in the Housing Checklist
Prior to moving in, all first-time residents must complete items in the Housing Checklist including the Housing Eligibility Form, Meningitis Waiver Form, selecting a meal plan, and more.
