

The rooms feature cute brick walls for Pinterest inspired décor and make for great Insta backgrounds.

Located on the very corner of campus and right off the residential quad, Schmidt is in a fantastic location for events. Schmidt was built in 1970, so it’s the newest of the lot. #4 Schmidt Hallĭespite the nick name “Shitty Schmidty”, this is the best traditional dorm on campus. I’d give it a solid sub-par “meh” rating. All in all, Goshen is just as puke stained and dingy as all the others. People in Goshen keep their doors open and are welcoming to new friends, something you won’t find in affiliated dorms. The best thing about traditional dorms is the social aspect. Built in 1966, it’s a little newer and nicer than Tyson, hence why it’s higher up on the list. Goshen and Tyson are neighboring dorms, and similar in size and quality. You might be able to make friends in this dorm due to its small size and your unwillingness to spend all of your time in the dingy shared closet you call home. Other than that, Tyson’s rooms are cramped and covered in heinous wood paneling that’ll take you right back to 1962, the year it was built. You’ll be first in line for nuggs at the dining hall and you might even be able to snag the best elliptical in the gym. Oh Tyson, the nicest thing about this dorm is the scenic view of Lawrence parking lot. Back entrances make it easy to sneak in alcohol and other “contraband” because there’s no passing by front desks or security guards however, I would keep Killinger as a last resort when picking your dorm. You’ll definitely run into your one night stand that lives on the second floor multiple times a day, but hey, what can you do?! You may end up making some life-long friends because you’re forced to hang out with the limited 20 people that live on your floor. Killinger was built in 1959 and honestly, I’m surprised it’s still standing. It’s the smallest and oldest of the dorms,which is why it’s obviously at the bottom of our list. Killinger is quaint and located right across from Sykes Student Union. Here is the ultimate ranking (in order from the worst to the best) of freshman dorms at West Chester University. Don’t worry, this list contains raw facts and students’ opinions about the best and worst dorms on campus. From the countless rumors to the phony smiles on the campus website, it’s hard to know what’s really true. Picking your home for the next year is a stressful process.
