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TRU adds 114 temporary student housing units

Students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon have access to temporary on-campus housing with applications opening Monday.

The West Gate Dormitories will add 114 self-contained private rooms with individual washrooms, mini fridges, microwaves and pillow top beds.

The units will be open to international and domestic students.

Installation of the temporary modular units began Dec. 9 and it is anticipated that students can begin moving in on Jan. 8.

These temporary housing units will be in place until April 2023 but may be expected until December 2023.

<who> Photo Credit: Thompson Rivers University </who The West Gate Dormitories

“We know students are struggling to find a place to live due to exceptional circumstances that have stressed the Kamloops housing supply,” said Warren Asuchak, TRU associate vice-president campus infrastructure.

“Using an underused parking lot is a good allocation of our land resources to help address the need for more student accommodations and TRU thanks the City of Kamloops for supporting this temporary solution.”

The housing is located in parking lot XT at the corner of McGill Road and University Drive and of the 239 parking spots, 86 will continue to be available.

To learn more or to apply, visit this link.

<who> Photo Credit: Thompson Rivers University </who> A look inside the units.



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