Residence Life and
Housing Services

West Chester University

202 Lawrence Center
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-3307
fax: 610-430-5945
Housing@wcupa.edu



South Campus Apartment Complex

Utilities

Cable Television: Each room is wired for cable television. The cost of basic cable television is included in the rental price of the room.
Computer Facilities: There are no computer facilities located at the South Campus Apartment Complex.
Elevators: There is no elevator located in the buildings.
Kitchenettes: There are kitchens located in every apartment and a common area kitchen in the Clubhouse.
Laundry Rooms: There is a laundry room located in every building's courtyard area.
Photocopiers: Located in the Clubhouse.
ResNet: ResNet is the computer network provided to students living on campus. ResNet is a student's access to the university network and the World Wide Web.
Study Rooms: There is an all-purpose room in the Clubhouse.
All–Purpose Room: An all-purpose room is located in the Clubhouse. In this room, there is a large screen television with cable, pool table, a chess/checkers table, and lounge furniture.
Television Lounges: There is one TV lounge in the all-purpose room of the Clubhouse.
Fitness Room: There is a fitness room located in the Clubhouse.

History

The South Campus Apartment Complex was built in 1993. Four of the eleven apartment buildings have been named for former West Chester University faculty members: Benner Hall for William R. Benner, Antonowich Hall for Dr. Alexander Antonowich, Clokey Hall for John W. Clokey, and Leach Hall for Muriel Leach.

Hall Staff

SCAC employs a Resident Director, and 6 Resident Assistants.

Ms. Allysa Trytek Resident Director 610–436–2368

 

 

Apartment Set Up

The South Campus Apartment Complex offers semi-independent living with the benefits of WCU supported services. Residents can enjoy the beauty and tranquilly of the rolling hills of Chester County while still being only minutes away from North Campus and the classroom. The complex is located conveniently across the street from Farrell Stadium and Sturzbecker Hall. The apartment buildings are either two or three stories and offer three different living options for approximately 500 residents:

  • two double occupancy rooms for four residents
  • two double and one single occupancy rooms for five residents
  • one double and three single occupancy rooms for five residents

All apartments are fully furnished, carpeted and have a living/dining area, full kitchen and bathroom.

Each building has a centrally located laundry room. All apartments have central air conditioning and cable access. Parking is distributed throughout the complex and the University buses provide regular service between the complex and North Campus during the academic year.

All double bedrooms are approximately 12' X 14' and all single bedrooms are 8' 5" X 12', except for I002 and J008 which measure 10' X 12'. Windows measure 54" high X 64" wide except for the single bedrooms D207, D208, F214 and F215 where they measure 54" high X 31" wide. The kitchen is equipped with a range/oven, full size refrigerator/freezer, and ample cabinet space and breakfast nook. The bathroom consists of a double sink, a private toilet and shower. The living/dining room is furnished with a sofa, chair, and dining room table with matching chairs and coffee table. Each bedroom has a bed and desk or a loft combination, a desk chair, dresser and closet or wardrobe. All bedrooms have telephone and cable jacks and LAN (local area network) access.

Contact Info

The phone number for the Clubhouse is 610-436-2368.

 

Mail

You will be issued a mailbox and key when you check into your apartment. Mail is picked up from and delivered to the residence halls and apartments Monday through Saturday. There is no mail delivery on Sundays or holidays.

Please advise your family and friends to address mail and packages to you as follows:

Resident's First and Last Name
[Building #] South Campus Drive, Apt. [Apt. Letter][Room #]
Mailbox Number
West Chester, PA 19382-2401

An example of how to address your mail would be:

JOHN Q. SMITH

850 South Campus Drive, APT. A106

Mailbox #999

West Chester, PA. 19382