To accommodate the University of Arizona’s new requirement for most first-time, full-time students to live on campus starting this fall, university officials recently broke ground on a new dormitory.
The Catalina is expected to open for more than 1,300 students in 2028.
Officials say costs for the structure will be managed through resident housing fees over the course of 50 years.
The university’s vice president for student affairs Amanda Kraus says living on campus is a predictor for student success.
“We have tracked this over the years, and it's not just Arizona. It's really sort of evergreen in higher ed that when students live on campus their first year, they have higher GPAs compared to those their counterparts who don't," she said.
UA says there are exceptions to their housing policy for students living far distances or facing financial hardships.
“Of course, we believe that living on campus is going to set students up for success. But if there's a reason that that's not possible, we are, you know, we're working with students, and we'll get them connected to other resources to support their transition into the U of A and their long-term success as well," she said.
Kraus acknowledged housing also serves as a revenue generator for the university.
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