University of Guelph prepares for influx of first-year students [Video]

The University of Guelph is expanding services at the school as enrolment soars.

More than 7,000 new students are expected to become Gryphons this September.

The school is facing backlash to the enrolment boom as some first-year students are having trouble finding a suitable place to live after being put on a residence waitlist.

The university said the increase in enrolment was necessary as the school faces significant financial pressures.

“While planning for expanded enrolment began last fall, the university has added more supports in recent weeks after a late surge in student acceptances resulted in more first-year students looking for a spot in residence and a higher overall yield rate—a term the university uses to describe the ratio of acceptances to offers,” Provost and academic Vice President Gwen Chapman said via a news release.

Expanded services

The expanded services will impact course sizes, meal plans, and library services.

The university said …