Returning Students Housing

October 9, 2024

SUBJECT: 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application Opens 10/28/24

Hello Golden Ram,  

On Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:00pm (EST) the 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application will open for returning students interested in living on campus in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing for the 2025-2026 academic year (fall semester 2025 and spring semester 2026). 

As a returning student, we encourage you to consider all living options.  This includes exploring both on-campus housing providers--WCU Managed Housing and USH Affiliated Housing—as well as nearby off-campus living options and resources from WCU’s Off Campus & Commuter Services. 

Between now and October 28, you can expect weekly updates related to the housing application process via your WCU email. Weekly updates will include information about the application, roommate matching, housing self-selection and tips to navigate the process for each provider.   

Learn more about on campus living, the application process and FAQs: wcupa.edu/_services/residenceLife/fall-semester-housing/ 

Best,  

Leah K. Tobin, PhD
Director of Residence Life & Housing  

Alexa Labresco
Senior Director, University Student Housing 

Hello Golden Ram,

The 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application will open on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:00pm (EST) for students who wish to live in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing for the 2025-2026 academic year (fall semester 2025 and spring semester 2026). 

Please check out our 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application Timeline to learn more about each housing provider's application timeline and important dates associated with each process.  

Learn more about on campus living, WCU Managed and USH Affiliated housing, and FAQs related to the returning student housing application process.

Best, 

Leah K. Tobin, PhD
Director of Residence Life & Housing 

Alexa Labresco
Senior Director, University Student Housing 

October 23, 2024
Hello Golden Ram,

On Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:00pm (EST) the 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application will open for returning students interested in living on campus in WCU Managed Housing or USH Affiliated Housing for the 2025-2026 academic year (fall semester 2025 and spring semester 2026).

As the process becomes closer, please check out our 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application Timeline website to learn more about each housing provider's application timeline and important dates associated with each process. 

Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions we have received thus far about the returning student housing application process. 

Should I apply to WCU Managed AND USH Affiliated housing or should I pick a singular provider?

Because housing is not guaranteed for any student population, we encourage you to apply to both providers to increase your opportunity to secure on-campus housing. The application for both providers opens and closes on the same day for returning students.        

Will I have to pay a deposit for both housing providers upon applying for housing?

Students who apply to both providers between October 28, 2024, and November 8, 2024, will only pay the WCU Managed $200 non-refundable housing deposit during the application period.  If you secure housing with USH Affiliated or are unable to secure housing with either provider, the WCU Managed deposit will be applied as a credit on your fall 2025 tuition bill. If students secure USH Affiliated housing, they will pay the USH $200 non-refundable application fee upon completing their application.             

Learn more about on campus living, WCU Managed and USH Affiliated housing, and other FAQs related to the returning student housing application process by visiting: https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/residenceLife/fall-semester-housing/.

Best,

Leah K. Tobin, PhD
Director of Residence Life & Housing

Alexa Labresco
Senior Director, University Student Housing

October 28, 2024

SUBJECT: 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application Opens TODAY & WCU Managed Process UPDATE

Hello Golden Ram,

TODAY, Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:00pm (EST), the 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Application will open for returning students interested in living on campus in WCU Managed or USH Affiliated Housing for the 2025-2026 academic year (fall semester 2025 and spring semester 2026). Here are a few reminders about WCU Managed and USH Affiliated Housing to ensure a successful application process.

WCU Managed

• Application opens today at 12:00pm (EST) and will remain open until November 8, 2024, at 4:00pm (EST).
• Reminder, this process is not first come, first serve and students do not need to apply immediately upon the opening of the process to be considered. Students interested in living in WCU Managed housing should ensure they complete the application before November 8, 2024, at 4:00pm (EST).
• Priority deadline for Roommate Matching and Housing Accommodations through OEA before November 22, 2024, at 4:00pm (EST).
• Students will be emailed their Housing Selection Timeslot on November 25, 2024.
• Housing Selection occurs December 3 – December 5, 2024.
• A $200 housing deposit will be due upon confirmation of a housing assignment.

USH Affiliated

• Application opens today at 12:00pm (EST) and will remain open until November 8, 2024, at 4:00pm (EST).
• Reminder, this process is not first come, first serve and students do not need to apply immediately upon the opening of the process to be considered. Students interested in living in USH Affiliated housing should ensure they complete the application before November 8, 2024, at 4:00pm (EST).
• Students will be emailed if they will be receiving a USH Affiliated housing application on December 2, 2024.
• Roommate matching will be available from December 2, 2024, to February 3, 2025.
• Room self-selection occurs February 12, 2025, to February 18, 2025.

Learn more about on campus living, WCU Managed and USH Affiliated housing, and FAQs related to the returning student housing application process: https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/residenceLife/fall-semester-housing/.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to WCU Managed housing at housing@wcupa.edu or USH Affiliated Housing at leasing@ushcommunities.org.

Best,

Leah K. Tobin, PhD
Director of Residence Life & Housing

Alexa Labresco
Senior Director, University Student Housing

December 4, 2024

Please carefully read this important update regarding the 2025-2026 Returning Student Housing Selection Process.

As of 12:00pm on December 4, 2024, all available spaces in WCU Managed housing designated for returning students have been selected. Please know that the next phase of the process has begun.

 

What Happens Now?

You have been placed at the top of our Request to House waitlist in the order of your initial selection timeslot assignment.

 

What Happens Next?

Beginning on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, spaces will be offered to individuals from the Request to House waitlist as space becomes available. As space becomes available, an email offering a space will be sent to students’ WCU email addresses. If you receive an email offering a space, you will have 48 hours to confirm you would like to accept the available space. If you do not confirm your acceptance of the space, it will be offered to the next eligible student on the list.

 

What Number am I on the Request to House Waitlist?

The Request to House Waitlist changes often as students accept assignments or make other arrangements. Given the dynamic nature of the list, Residence Life & Housing does not share a students’ number on the Request to House Waitlist, as it will not provide an accurate, up-to-date reflection of where you may be in the ongoing process.

 

What Can I Do?

Residence Life & Housing will continue to offer spaces as they become available, likely throughout the summer. As you consider your housing options, we encourage you to connect with Off-Campus and Commuter Services (OCCS) by emailing commuters@wcupa.edu or visiting the Off-Campus and Commuter Services website. Beginning today, Tuesday, December 4, 2024, Off Campus and Commuter Services will have drop-in hours for students to stop by and explore their options. We encourage you to stop by Sykes 238 to connect with an OCCS team member.

 

If your housing situation for 2025-2026 changes at any time and you no longer wish to remain on the Request to House Waitlist, please contact us at housing@wcupa.edu. If you wish to connect in-person with a member of the Residence Life & Housing team, our office will have extended hours this evening (December 4, 2024) until 8pm.  Students are also welcome to call or email between 8am and 4:30pm Monday-Friday.

As always, if you have any questions, you can reach us at housing@wcupa.edu or at (610) 436-3307.

Sincerely,

Residence Life & Housing