The University of Findlay is increasing the number of student housing spaces to accommodate more than 100 additional students who want to live on campus in the fall.

The increased campus housing will be from utilization of the second floor of Myers residence hall which previously has been used for offices, conversion of 14 University-owned houses on the perimeter of the campus to student housing, and more effective utilization of space within 12 major residence halls.

In addition to increased on-campus housing, an estimated 75 to 100 more students than last fall will live off campus, primarily in the Findlay area.

David Emsweller, vice president for student services, said, “We are pleased that more students want to live on campus, and we want to accommodate them. The need for more housing results from more returning students signing up for housing for the fall and the increased number of new students who are seeking campus housing. The new housing to which the students will be assigned will be comparable to our traditional residence halls. We expect to start the year with about 1,350 students living on campus compared to about 1,200 last year.”

The University of Findlay is a comprehensive university located in Findlay, Ohio, about 45 miles south of Toledo. With a total enrollment of more than 4,600 full-time and part-time students, The University of Findlay is noted for its innovative, career-oriented programs in more than 60 majors and eight master’s degrees.