Student Affairs Information

Student Affairs

West Chester University Student Affairs aspires to support a campus community where students build healthy personal and professional connections, develop a sense of belonging, and engage thoughtfully with others. 

Offices within the Student Affairs Division include Campus Recreation; Communications, Operation, and Strategy; Counseling and Psychological Services; Dining; Residence Life and Housing Services; Student Assistance; Student Conduct; Student Connection and Belonging; Student Engagement; Student Experience; Student Health Services; Sykes Union and Student Activities; Wellness Promotion.

The administration believes that students should share the responsibility for governing their community and should have a voice in shaping the objectives of the University. Through a democratically constructed student government and committee structure, the administration, faculty, and student body seek to work together on behalf of the general welfare of the University.

Classification of Students

Students who attend West Chester University are classified for administrative purposes into two categories.

Resident Student

These students live in either housing facilities managed by WCU or managed by University Student Housing (USH), a subsidiary of the West Chester University Foundation. North Campus residents are required to choose from two University meal plans (see "Meal Fee"). Residents living in the South Campus apartment community and the College Arms Apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan for the 2025-2026 academic year; however, they may choose any meal plan option if they are interested.

Off-Campus Student

This classification covers students who travel or commute to and from their legal residences, as well as students who live away from the homes of their parents or legal guardians in a dwelling that is not supervised or approved by the University.