Summary:
- UC Irvine has opened Oso Tower, a five-story student housing complex with 424 undergraduate beds and a new community center, featuring amenities such as wellness rooms, study spaces, bike maintenance stations, and views of the San Joaquin Marsh.
- The project received partial funding from a $65 million state grant, with revenue supporting 486 student housing grants valued at $3,870 each; students will begin moving in on September 19 ahead of the academic year starting September 25.
- UCI now provides 17,793 student beds across various housing options, ranking third in housing availability among California universities, and guarantees housing for first-year, transfer, and full-time doctoral students under specific conditions.
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