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With the snip of oversized scissors and a red ribbon floating to the ground, Florida Tech officially opened Crimson Crossing, a new, 556-bed on-campus residential community.
Opened in August 2026 ahead of the fall semester, Crimson Crossing will house upperclassmen, opening up capacity for more freshmen and sophomores to live on campus.
On-campus living is a key factor in retaining students, with studies showing that 92 percent of first-year students living on-campus re-enroll for their second year (ACUHO-i), and are 15 percent more likely to graduate within four years (UConn).
Florida Tech leaders saw a powerful opportunity: help more students stay enrolled, earn their degrees on time, and build a strong connection to campus, all while prepping the Melbourne, Fl. university for future enrollment growth.
A major part of that plan is the school’s two-year on-campus live-on requirement. With limited exceptions, full-time undergraduate students are expected to live in university housing during their first two years. The goal is simple: give new students the support, friendships, programs, and day-to-day connection to campus that can help them succeed.
But there’s a catch. Florida Tech needed room for a growing student body, and it didn’t have enough on-campus beds to meet the demand.
That’s where Crimson Crossing comes in. The new apartment-style community gives upperclassmen the modern on-campus living experience they want, while opening beds elsewhere for first- and second-year students. It’s more than a new building; it’s also a smart move to help more Panthers begin strong, stay on track, and graduate on time.
B&D is proud to serve as development advisor on this project. Learn more about Crimson Crossing here.
