Residents

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.

Click here to learn how to submit a maintenance request.  Click here to submit a maintenance request on your USH Resident Portal.

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.