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This fall, N. C. Central University upperclassmen will be eligible for on-campus housing. The decision to allow them back on the yard was made last fall semester.
Previously, juniors and seniors were not allowed to stay on campus, in order to make more room for incoming freshman and sophomores.
"Starting with the 2003-2004 academic year there has been a higher request for student housing than the capacity available," said Jennifer Wilder, director of Residential Life.
Only about 2,300 beds are now available for students.
In the past, housing complications caused upperclassmen to be moved to the Millennium Hotel.
Three hundred students in all were relocated.
The University did offer those students book vouchers valued at $100 for their relocation.
These students had the same amenities as on-campus students such as internet, weekly bathroom cleaning, and lounge areas.
"It's good to know campus housing will be available," said Yasmine Eleady-Cole, physical education junior.
As a freshman, Eleady-Cole had difficulties getting housing and was put on a waiting list.
The construction of Chidley North Hall makes it possible for upperclassmen to reside on campus this upcoming academic year.
The new dorm will cost the University $30 million and is scheduled to be finished in May.
Chidley North Hall, located at the intersection of Lawson Street and Alston Avenue, will house 520 students.
Students hoping to obtain on-campus housing will increase their chances by paying their $150 housing administrative fee by the deadline, according to Wilder.
Priority housing is decided by the University.
Out-of-state students do not have a better chance of receiving on campus housing.
"It is a process of first-come, first-served by classification," said Wilder.
Upperclassmen coming back on campus will not affect housing for underclassmen.
Priority for housing is reserved for new freshmen and rising sophomores.
The University no longer offers off-campus housing for students, as doing so is not economically feasible, according to Wilder.
An apartment fair will be held in March to allow students to shop around for possible off-campus residency.
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