Returning Students Housing

Before you apply for spring semester on- campus housing you must:

Be a current West Chester University student who does not currently live on-campus (WCU Managed or USH Affiliated Housing)

or

Be a new first year student or new transfer students (a student beginning classes at WCU in Spring Semester 2025) 

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).

Learn about the differences

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: Complete the tasks in the Spring Semester Housing Checklist

The Spring Semester Housing Checklist includes selecting a meal plan, move-in information and more:

ACCESS THE SPRING SEMESTER HOUSING CHECKLIST