Indiana University housing new students in lounges of residence halls

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The Indiana University–Bloomington campus had a record-setting beginner class. As a result, there are too many new students at Indiana University for the number of dorm rooms.

More than 100 students are being sent into makeshift housing in residence hall lounges. Bunk beds and tables are now in lounges for the students.

A spokesperson for the university says the housing assignments are temporary and the plan is to have those students in a dorm by the end of the semester.

A letter was sent to about 250 students two weeks ago letting them know they might be affected by dorms being filled to capacity.