Choose USH
To live with USH in 2026–2027, complete the Application for On-Campus Living in WCU’s RamPortal after it opens on March 18, 2026.
Select USH Affiliated Housing via the RamPortal. Follow all steps in the USH Resident Portal to finalize your lease.
Incoming Student Application Process
The USH application process will be available to all Incoming WCU Students after March 18, 2026. You will apply via WCU’s Application for On-Campus Living in the RamPortal and once you select USH Affiliated Housing you will be directed to our USH Resident Portal to complete the lease process.
If you’ve been accepted to West Chester University and have paid the $200 enrollment deposit, you’re eligible to apply for on-campus housing with USH Affiliated or WCU Managed.
The first step will be to complete the Application for On Campus Living in WCU’s RamPortal.
After completing the Application for On Campus Living, students choosing to live with USH Affiliated Housing will be directed to apply on USH’s Resident Portal.
Upon applying you will be put on USH’s Request to House List in order for USH to review your submission.
Once on the Request to House List, USH will verify student has
Paid enrollment deposit
Set up WCU email
Complete the Application for On Campus Living.
Once verification complete, USH will offer an application, usually within 48-72 hours based on the order a student requested housing with USH.
March 18 – Request for Housing Application Opens, applications offered on a rolling basis.
April 27 – May 31st – Roommate Matching Open in USH Resident Portal
June 9 – 12 – Room Self-Selection based on assigned time slot
Keep an eye on important dates to make sure you complete all the steps needed for a smooth arrival on campus.
Set your student status to see your specific deadline dates and information.
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Incoming Students – You are now a Current Student
Important for Incoming Students
Welcome to USH, we hope you had a great first day of classes.
You are now considered a current student for USH on our website.
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Room Change Request Available
September 9-11: Room Change Request Period
Students interested in requesting a room change may submit a Room Change Request Form through the USH Resident Portal.
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USH Financial Aid Authorized Rent Due
September 15: Balance Due
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Spring Housing Application Opens
Want to live on Campus for spring semester? USH has beds available!
Apply via the Application for On Campus Living in the RamPortal for spring housing with USH, opening October 13 at 12pm.
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Fall Break
Monday, October 12th and Tuesday, October 13th
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Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break all residence halls close at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 and will reopen on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Only students who are approved to remain in their assigned space during the thanksgiving break period will be approved to stay. -
Winter Break
Close for Winter Break on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00 am and reopen for the start of the spring semester on Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 12:00 p.m.
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Spring Break Closing
The Residence Halls (Allegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealth and University Hall) will close for Spring Break on Friday, March 5, 2027 at 6:00 pm and reopen on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 12:00 pm.
