Summary:
- UC Santa Barbara is constructing the San Benito Student Housing project near Harder and Caesar Uyesaka Stadiums, adding 2,224 new student beds across seven buildings, with completion targeted for fall 2027.
- A subsequent phase will deliver 1,400 additional beds at the Channel Islands Five dorms on the eastern campus side, scheduled for completion in 2029.
- The expansion addresses rising student admissions and a regional housing shortage, following a record number of admitted students for the 2025-26 academic year.
Original article:
https://keyt.com/news/2025/10/05/ucsb-student-housing-project-now-under-construction/
