Across the state, some schools are arranging creative housing options for students, from retirement homes to off-campus apartments. Others are bunking in lounges converted into sleeping spaces, Airbnbs or double dorm rooms that now squeeze in a third roommate.
The unusual digs can present challenges, but they’re attempts by colleges like the University of Minnesota, St. Olaf and the University of St. Thomas to accommodate every student wanting to live on campus as the schools face increased enrollment this year, bucking national trends of shrinking student counts.
Another factor: Some students’ attendance and housing decisions were delayed last spring and summer, partly due to problems with the FAFSA’s rollout last year. The later timeline sent administrators scrambling to find housing space at the last minute.
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