Problems Accommodating Freshman Class

[BuzDawg73]

Evidently, the size of the incoming freshmen class is causing a serious housing shortage on campus. My friend's son is supposed to start Tech in BioMed Engr. this fall, and they have been notified that their housing request can not be accommodated, and they should look for off campus housing. They live in Seattle, so this is a real problem for them. Phone calls to places like University Crossing are showing no vacancies.
According to the housing people nobody took into account the infrastructure needs of a 70% increase in these students. They said they are going to lose students because of this housing issue, particularly out of state students who can't physically be there to search. The housing people appear to be upset with the situation. They literally suggested her son stay in a hotel and hope something comes up. They said they will be doing bed checks to make sure all rooms on campus are being utilized.

If anybody has any ideas for where her son could live, please feel free to post. He does not have a car. I feel really bad about this situation as I really touted Tech to these folks.

[qng001]

My buddy went to Baylor and a big portion of his class had to get off campus apt. That was back in early 2000s.

[TYLERTECHSAS]

My buddy went to Baylor and a big portion of his class had to get off campus apt. That was back in early 2000s.

Same with my son years ago at Baylor (after 1 year at TECH) and very common with many other universities.
BuzDawg73 there are real-estate companies and rent property locators in Ruston that will help your friend get a place for his son.

[Dawg06]

Does Tech still have the rule about how guys and girls have to have so many hours before they can move off campus?

It sounds like Tech needs to offer some incentives to help move some upper classmen off campus.

Maybe they could do a quick renovation to get Hut back in livable condition, assuming Hut hasn't been demolished?

This is a great problem to have, but I hate we are losing students over this.

[Blue Dawg]

Does Tech still have the rule about how guys and girls have to have so many hours before they can move off campus?

It sounds like Tech needs to offer some incentives to help move some upper classmen off campus.

Maybe they could do a quick renovation to get Hut back in livable condition, assuming Hut hasn't been demolished?

This is a great problem to have, but I hate we are losing students over this.

I think so but it can be and is waived in many circumstances.

Hut is still around and to my knowledge has never been livable.

I think they knew this problem was coming. Hell, I knew it was coming.

[Champ967]

Hmmmm ... whole situation seems pretty short-sighted on someone's part.

If only Tech had some extra buildings ... Even something old and/or ugly might do in a pinch, esp. if it were already configured for housing.

[Dawg06]

I think so but it can be and is waived in many circumstances.

Hut is still around and to my knowledge has never been livable.

I think they knew this problem was coming. Hell, I knew it was coming.

It hasn't been that long ago since students lived in Hut. Maybe ~5 years?

[WWDog]

Just claim he is from central America and he will not only get free housing but probably get his tuition paid for too!

[Lone Star Dawg]

My buddy went to Baylor and a big portion of his class had to get off campus apt. That was back in early 2000s.

My nephew just found out this week that he doesn't have a dorm room at Baylor.

[Amos Moses]

I lived in the original Hale Hall with two roommates my freshman year. No A/C and steam radiators for heat. Kids are just spoiled today.

[larhob]

Call the local real estate companies in Ruston. They are the acting rental agent for many clients with apts for rent.

[Choudawg86]

i have a house for sale

[maverick]

Call the local real estate companies in Ruston. They are the acting rental agent for many clients with apts for rent.

That's often tough to do when you're out-of-town because some won't rent/lease without meeting the applicant. I know a number of students who were trying to move to Ruston and 2 local realty companies would not even allow a substitute to complete the paperwork and pay for them.

[champion110]

This is so common at other universities. My oldest went to University of Texas and it was stated up front that he would need to find his own housing from the beginning. I think the short-sightedness is on the part of communication to incoming students. Most Universities let them know from the beginning.

[odysseus]

I rented a house in Ruston for a couple years, and I never had to meet with the landlord. I think she has a dozen or so properties in Ruston. I can PM her info if needed.