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)
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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) 

 

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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

 

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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

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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

 

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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) 

 

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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