UCalgary experiencing record high of first year students in residence

The University of Calgary reportedly experienced a record-high number of first year students moving into residence, with 1,300 moving in over the weekend. The university reportedly has residence space for a total of 3,100 students; with these spaces filled, City News states that 89 students are still on a waitlist to get into residence. UCalgary Senior Director of Ancillary Services Shane Royal explained that the university has had to “get creative” to house its students, such as by leasing several rooms at the local Aloft Hotel and transforming single bed rooms into doubles..