These students live in housing facilities operated by the University or by arrangements made through University Student Housing LLC, a subsidiary of the West Chester University Foundation. Students who attend West Chester University are classified for administrative purposes into two categories. 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. 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. The Division of Student Affairs also offers services for commuter and off-campus students and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. Offices within the Student Affairs Division include Athletics, Campus Recreation, Career Development, Counseling and Psychological Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Office of Student Conduct, Multicultural Affairs, New Student Programs, Residence Life and Housing Services, Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs, Student Health Services, Student Leadership and Involvement, Sykes Student Union, and the Women’s Center. The goal of the division is to assist students in their intellectual, social, and psychological growth and to contribute to developing a campus community where knowledge, citizenship, critical thinking, and social concerns are basic values. To accomplish this mission, the Division of Student Affairs provides a variety of services and programs to complement the classroom experience. The administration of West Chester University is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students. Housing, Off-Campus Residence Life and Housing ServicesĬounseling and Psychological Services Department Youth Empowerment and Urban Studies Program.Comparative Literature Studies – see English.