Spring Semester On Campus Housing

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).

Learn about the differences

STEP 2: Apply to a housing provider:
WCU Managed or USH Affiliated

First Year or Transfer Students

How to Access the Application for On-Campus Living

• Log in to RamPortal using your RamNet ID Account (@wcuofpa.edu login and password)
• Click on the "Housing & Dining" card
• Click on "Application for On-Campus Living" at the top of the page and select the Spring Only 2026 term session to apply.

The Application for On-Campus Living includes the following steps:

• Verify Personal Information (name, birthdate, address, etc).
• Emergency Contact Information.
• Complete the On Campus Living Prerequisite Form. This form includes the Housing Eligibility Questionnaire (a state-mandated criminal conduct and disciplinary history screening) and Meningitis Waiver questions.
• Review and accept WCU Community Guidelines.
• Select your housing provider: WCU Managed or USH Affiliated
• If you select WCU Managed, you will continue through the WCU Managed Housing Application
• If you select USH Affiliated, you will be redirected to the USH Affiliated Resident Portal to complete their unique USH Affiliated Housing Lease Process

Returning Students

APPLY TO WCU MANAGED HOUSING:

• Log in to RamPortal
• Click on the Housing & Dining Portal card
• Click on the "Application for On-Campus Living" in the top menu bar
• Select the Spring Only 2026 term session to apply
• Complete the Spring 2026 WCU Managed Housing Application
• Submit the $200 Housing Deposit once a housing assignment has been provided to you
• 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:

ACCESS THE SPRING SEMESTER HOUSING CHECKLIST