SPRING SEMESTER
HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
- The 2025 Spring Semester Housing Application opens on Wednesday, October16, 2024 for students interested in living on campus for the spring semester (Jan. 21, 2025 – May 10, 2025)
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).
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: