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CSULB Dorm Delay: Students Housed in Hotels
25 Aug
Summary
- Hundreds of students and staff face temporary housing.
- Newly built residence hall not ready for move-in.
- University provides hotels, shuttle, and meal services.
Hundreds of students and some staff at California State University, Long Beach, are currently residing in temporary accommodations due to a delay in the opening of the new La Playa residence hall. The building was not ready for occupancy as planned, impacting approximately 420 residents who arrived expecting to move in.
University officials stated that last-minute inspections and project elements coalesced, leading to the unexpected delay. Affected students and staff are being housed in nearby hotels, with the university arranging shuttle services to campus and providing meal assistance. Additionally, residents have received a $200 credit to their Beach Bucks accounts.
Construction on La Playa began in 2024, and it is expected to house around 420 individuals. While officials understand the disruption to families' expectations, they are working to provide ongoing information and support. A definitive opening date for La Playa has not yet been announced by the university.
