On Campus Housing and Living

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

Minute Walk to
Downtown West Chester

Residence Life & Housing Updates

Important dates, processes, and upcoming deadlines for on-campus housing

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.

Learn More About Matlack Court

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.

Check Out Our Residence Halls

HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING

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.

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