Where success starts at home—study hard, make friends, and live your best campus life.
Allegheny Hall
121 W. Rosedale Ave
West Chester, PA 19383
AlleghenyHall@ushcommunities.org
Community Manager
Janet Bauver
Brandywine Hall
709 S. New St.
West Chester, PA 19383
BrandywineHall@ushcommunities.org
Community Manager
Janet Bauver
Commonwealth Hall
715 S. New St.
West Chester, PA 19383
CommonwealthHall@ushcommunities.org
Community Manager
Brandon Helwig
University Hall
180 University Ave
West Chester, PA 19383
UniversityHall@ushcommunities.org
Community Manager
Brandon Helwig
Frequently Asked Questions
for General
USH recommends a microwave between 700 and 1000 watts to have in your suite.
USH recommends bringing a 4.5 cubic feet, or smaller, mini fridge to your suite.
“Affiliated Housing” means that USH communities are not owned by West Chester University, and are Affiliated with WCU.
University Student Housing is responsible for the day-to-day management of the communities, including leasing and assigning students, as well as all facility-related issues.
Rent and any housing related fees are billed separately by USH and are not included on the West Chester University invoice.
WCU provides Residence Life and Public Safety in USH’s buildings.
All utilities are included in the rent except landline telephone service. Utilities included are electric, water, sewage, waste removal, and wifi.
USH operates six communities on the campus of West Chester University. Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall, Commonwealth Hall and University Hall are located on North Campus. The Village Apartments and East Village Apartments are located on South Campus.
Allegheny Hall is located at 121 West Rosedale Ave, West Chester, PA 19383
Brandywine Hall is located at 709 South New Street, West Chester, PA 19383
Commonwealth Hall is located at 715 S. New St, West Chester PA 19383
University Hall is located at 180 University Ave, West Chester, PA 19383
Our garden-style apartment communities, The Village Apartments and East Village Apartments, are located on WCU’s South Campus at 181 Carey Drive West Chester, PA 19383 just south of the Main Campus off of South New Street and across from the Football stadium.
Yes! All WCU rules and regulations apply when living in USH buildings.
No pets are permitted at USH communities. If you have a service dog, service dog in training, or emotional support animal, please complete the USH ADA process. Click here for more information.
Students living in the north campus residence halls are required to have a meal plan. This includes residents of Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall, Commonwealth Hall and University Hall. Meal plans are optional for students living at
The Village Apartments and East Village Apartments.
Meal plan billing for all students is through WCU. For more information regarding the meal plan, please contact housing@wcupa.edu.
All USH residents are required to have a guarantor on file who meets the USH Occupancy Guidelines and Qualifying Criteria.
A guarantor for an apartment is an individual who agrees to be legally responsible for the tenant’s rent and other lease obligations if the tenant defaults.
The WCU Residence Life staff is available to assist with roommate mediation to help resolve any conflicts that arise. If mediation is unsuccessful, occupants may request a room change. Room change requests are not guaranteed and will be granted based on availability.
USH partners with Microfridge to deliver microwave/minifridge combined units. You can order one here so that it is delivered before you move in.
Please review the USH Affiliated ADA process located here. We recommend submitting ADA requests upon applying to USH Affiliated Housing.
Stay on track with USH—refer to our Important Dates to make sure you never miss a deadline or key step in our process.
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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.