2026-2027 Returning Student Housing Process
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
10
Minute Walk to
Downtown West Chester
Residence Life & Housing Updates
Important dates, processes, and upcoming deadlines for on-campus housing
Returning Student Request to House Application Opens 10/27/25
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.
WELCOME HOME
More than 5,300 students call our 12 residence halls home.
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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.
Living On Campus
Three styles of residences:
community-style (traditional dorm rooms), suites, and apartments.
Two on campus living options:
WCU Managed Housing (community-style housing)
OR
USH (suite-style housing)
Virtual Tour
Moving off Campus?
Search for Off-Campus rentals, roommates, and stay connected through the Student and Family Experience Association:
Office of Student and Family Experience
