2025-2026 Returning Students
HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
- The 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application opens on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12:00pm (EST) for current students interested in living in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing during the 2025-2026 academic year.
STEP 1: Explore WCU's on campus housing providers: WCU Managed and 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). As a Returning Student you may apply to one or both.
STEP 2: Apply to a housing provider:
WCU Managed or USH Affiliated
APPLY TO WCU MANAGED HOUSING:
- Log in to RamPortal
- Click on the myWCU tab
- Click on the "Personal Info" or the "myHOUSING" tile
- Click on "MyHousing" -> "Go to MyHousing"
- Click Application and Forms
- Complete the Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025 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
- 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: Follow the Returning Student Housing Timeline
The Returning Student Housing Timeline includes timeslot selection, roommate matching information, selecting a meal plan and more: