MU offers housing for families affected by Harvey floods

The University of Missouri will offer families affected by storms in southeast Texas a temporary place to stay at one of its residence halls.

Chancellor Alexander Cartwright notified students Monday about the offer. Families can work with MU’s Residential Life for accommodations in one of the residence halls not being used for student living this year.

Low enrollment for the school year led to MU repurposing some residence halls as hotel or conference space. Guest housing is currently done at Excellence Hall for visiting scholars or professors for stays longer than two weeks.

Cartwright also pointed out financial aid and student health resources on campus in its announcement Monday.

“Please share your situation with your professors and academic adviser so that they can help you in making adjustments to your class schedule if necessary,” the chancellor wrote.