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
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.
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.
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)
Virtual Tour
Moving off Campus?
Search for Off-Campus rentals, roommates, and stay connected through the Off Campus Commuter Association:
Off Campus & Commuter Services
