The outlet said the 13-story building was set to house 762 residents, students and staff.
Mitigation efforts and immediate responses were initiated, but due to the extent of damages and length of repairs, the university made the decision to close the residence hall for the spring, according to the spokesperson.
Residents can receive a full refund if they cancel their spring semester housing contract, or they can relocate to other available housing spaces, the outlet said.
All residents were contacted and their emergency contacts received an email update of the situation, according to the outlet.
Taylor Tower residents will receive a $400 credit on their university account and $75 on their BuckID to assist with unexpected expenses, according to the outlet.
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