Returning STudent Process
The USH application process is available to all Returning WCU Students.
Request housing in the USH Resident Portal.
How the Process Works
for Returning Students
We are utilizing a Lottery Selection Process that will be open from October 27, 2025 at 12:00pm through November 7, 2025 at 12:00pm.
No rush during lottery selection process. Students can either choose to enter the lottery as a roommate group or an individual. All students have a fair chance of being selected in the lottery for USH.
If students request housing after November 7, 2025 at 12:00pm they will be added to our request to house list and offered housing as it becomes available.
Returning WCU Students are able to Request Housing with USH throughout the entire year, but we recommend to apply during the lottery.
During the Lottery Process, you can match with roommates so you’re considered together in the lottery. You can also apply on your own, forming a group is not required. All students have an fair chance in the lottery, whether they apply individually or with roommates.
North Campus: match with 1 roommate.
South Campus: match with up to 3 roommates.
Submitting a group request doesn’t guarantee you’ll be placed together—it just keeps you in the lottery as a group. If your group is selected, each person must still complete their own application and sign their lease. Once everyone has signed, you can confirm your roommate group and choose a unit together.
Notification of your lottery results will be emailed on November 17, 2025.
Students who receive an application must complete all necessary leasing steps in 21 days* to secure housing with USH.
If you were not selected for an application, or requested housing after November 7th, you will remain on the request to house list.
*Timeframe to complete the application process is subject to change.
North Campus: match with 1 roommate.
South Campus: match with up to 3 roommates.
Submitting a group request doesn’t guarantee you’ll be placed together—it just keeps you in the lottery as a group. If your group is selected, each person must still complete their own application and sign their lease. Once everyone has signed, you can confirm your roommate group and choose a unit together.
Students’ experiences in on-campus housing benefit from living with roommates of your choice. As a returning student, choose to live with a select group of friends that have also secure housing with USH.
Students who have completed their lease will be able to roommate match with other USH leaseholders. You must complete Roommate Matching by January 30, 2026 to participate in Room Self-Selection.
When matching with roommates, you all must have selected either North or South Campus as your preference. Choosing South Campus does not guarantee placement on South, but matches you with other students who prefer South Campus
If you do not receive an application in the Lottery Selection, you will be placed on the request to house list in the order your name was selected for the lottery.
If you request housing after November 7 at 12:00 pm, your name will be added to the request to house list in the order received.
Step 1
Create an account in the USH Resident Portal, or log-in to your existing account. If you have previously created an account, do not create a new one.
Step 2
Choose Application and select Academic Year 2026-2027 from the drop-down menu. When submitting your request to house, you will be required to complete a housing survey. You can follow the link here to view the questions and how to complete the survey.
During the Lottery Process, you can match with roommates so you’re considered together in the lottery. You can also apply on your own, forming a group is not required. All students have an equal chance in the lottery, whether they apply individually or with roommates.
North Campus: match with 1 roommate.
South Campus: match with up to 3 roommates.
Submitting a group request doesn’t guarantee you’ll be placed together—it just keeps you in the lottery as a group. If your group is selected, each person must still complete their own application and sign their lease. Once everyone has signed, you can confirm your roommate group and choose a unit together, if available.
Step 3
Wait for an email from leasing@ushcommunities.org on 11/17/2025 to know if you have been offered an application. If you submit your request for housing after 11/7/2025 at 12:00pm, you will not receive an email on 11/17/2025 unless there is available housing.
Step 4
Pay $200 non-refundable application fee and fill out the application. Sign the USH Lease Agreement & Documents within designated time frame to secure housing.
October 27, 2025
Housing Lottery Opens at 12:00PM
Submit your Request for Housing in the USH Resident Portal.
Enter as an individual or part of a roommate group.
November 7, 2025
Housing Lottery Closes at 12:00PM
Missed the lottery? You can still request housing anytime.
Requests will be added to the list after lottery participants.
November 17, 2025
Lottery Results Emailed
Selected students receive a housing application.
You’ll have 21 days to sign your lease.
February 11 – 17, 2026
Room Self-Selection
Groups receive a timeslot to choose a building/unit.
February 24 – February 26, 2026
Room Change Requests Open
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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
Students who have authorized financial aid must pay any remaining account balance in full by September 15 to avoid late fees.
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Fall Break
Monday, October 12th and Tuesday, October 13th
You are permitted to remain in your room. -
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.
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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.
