First Year & Transfer Student Housing

Before you apply to on campus housing you must:

• Be accepted to West Chester University (Congrats!)  
• 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).   You will apply to one.

Learn about the differences

STEP 2: Apply to your preferred housing provider:
WCU Managed or USH Affiliated

First Year and Transfer Student Housing Application opens March 2025.

Housing at West Chester University is prioritized for first-year students, however, you are encouraged to apply for housing as early as possible.  Complete an application to one provider: WCU Managed or USH Affiliated Housing.

APPLY TO WCU MANAGED HOUSING:

• Log in to RamPortal
• Locate the “My Housing Portal” card and click on “MyHOUSING PORTAL”.
• Login to the WCU Residence Life & Housing page using your WCU credentials.
• Click on "Applications and Forms"
• Click and complete the "2024-2025 WCU Managed First Year and Transfer 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@ushcommunities.org or 610-430-4988

STEP 3: Complete the On Campus Living Prerequisite Form

The On Campus Living Prerequisite Form includes the Housing Eligibility Questionnaire (a state-mandated criminal conduct and disciplinary history screening) and the Meningitis Waiver questions.

Completion of the The On Campus Living Prerequisite Form is required for every new resident of WCU Managed Housing and USH Affiliated Housing.  Failure to complete the form may result in the inability to select a move-in timeslot and move-in to the residence halls.

To access the On Campus Living Prerequisite Form:

• Log in to RamPortal
• Locate the “My Housing Portal” card and click on “MyHOUSING PORTAL”.
• Login to the WCU Residence Life & Housing page using your WCU credentials.
• Click on "Applications and Forms"
• Click and complete the "On Campus Living Prerequisite Form”

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  selecting a meal plan, selecting a move-in time slot, and more.

Housing Checklist