Thousands of college students have been moving onto University of Wisconsin campuses across the state. But hundreds more canâ??t, due to housing crunches.
The UW-Eau Claire housed most of its student body on campus. But nearly 230 students, including 66 freshmen, will stay in two local hotels. Thatâ??s due to a higher than expected number of upper classmen returning to the dorms. UW-Eau Claire housing director Chuck Major says thereâ??ll still be dorm staff and services for the hotel students. Major says it really does resemble a residence hall on campus.
Meanwhile, Paul Evans of UW-Madison housing says theyâ??re in a crunch too, but expect relief soon. Evans says historically, the university has always had to turn away students in the hundreds it was unable to house. UW-Madison got approval in the state budget for two new residence halls that will include 560 beds. The first dorm is scheduled to open in 2012. (Eighth item.)