UL Lafayette tackles housing shortage by using a hotel for students
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has again contracted with a local hotel for students to live in this fall.
According UL Lafayette, record-setting freshman enrollment have increased demand for housing at UL Lafayette.
While campus residence halls are full for the Fall 2025 semester, the University has again contracted with a local hotel to function as an extension of on-campus housing.
UL Lafayette stated the hotel location will be fully occupied by UL Lafayette students and is managed, supervised and secured by University personnel.
Eric Maron with UL Lafayette said that despite living in satellite locations, these students will still have the opportunity to experience the vibrant campus community and participate in Ragin Cajun culture.
"The University recognizes the need to increase on-campus housing to meet anticipated enrollment growth in the future and has outlined its vision for additional residence halls in its Master Plan." Maron said.
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