USH Communities | University Student Housing

Home to 2,962 Residents

Ready to live your best campus life? Explore USH communities and find your perfect fit! Whether you’re an incoming first year, transfer or a returning student, USH has the ideal spot for you.

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Stay on track with USH—refer to our Important Dates to make sure you never miss a deadline or key step in our process.

March 18
Incoming Student Application Opens Mid-March
Starting March 18, 2026, incoming students can apply for housing on a rolling basis through WCU’s Application for On-Campus Living in RamPortal.

How to Apply
April 27
Incoming Student Roommate Matching Opens
Roommate matching opens at 12:00pm.

Roommates + Rooms
June 1
Incoming Student Roommate Matching Closes
Roommate matching closes at 11:59pm.
June 9
Incoming Student Room Self-Selection Opens
Room self-selection opens based on time slot assignment (emailed to students).

Roommates + Rooms
June 22
Incoming Student Room Change Request Process
Room change request process opens from 12:00PM on June 22nd, through 11:59PM on June 24th.
August 15
USH Fall Rent Due
Rent is due in full or financial aid must be authorized by August 15 or prior to move-in or drop and go.

Payment Info
August 20
Move-In Day
New Incoming Students Move Into North Campus:
Allegheny Floors: 1 2 3 5
Brandywine Floors: 1 2 4 6
Commonwealth Floors: 1 2 5 7
University Floors: 1 3 5 7
August 21
Move-In Day
New Incoming Students Move Into North Campus
Allegheny Floors: 4 6
Brandywine Floors: 3 5 7
Commonwealth Floors: 2 4 6 8
University Floors: 2 4 6

A young woman with long wavy hair and glasses smiles while sitting outdoors with others. Wearing a gray West Chester University housing sweatshirt, she holds a notebook, surrounded by green grass in the background.

Questions

Check out our FAQs for quick answers to common questions—if you need more help, our team is always here to assist!

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FAQs

Everyone is very helpful at USH and tried their best to accommodate every student during move-in.

WCU Student, Class of 2028

The maintenance team is always very professional and accommodating.

WCU Student , Class of 2026

A young woman sits on a neatly made bed in a bright West Chester University housing dorm room, smiling and hugging a fluffy white pillow. Light streams through the blinds, illuminating the cozy, pastel-colored bedding and decor.

Two young people unload belongings from a yellow cart near a white SUV, moving into West Chester University housing. One smiles while carrying a backpack, and the other stands behind the cart filled with bedding and boxes amid trees and greenery.