However, the university began to expand rapidly, almost doubling in size from 4,300 to 8,500 students.[23] In 1993, therefore it was decided that the College should become open to undergraduates.[2] The expansion of student numbers also resulted in the creation of more accommodation by the University, which was named 'Halifax Court'; the members of Halifax Court were members of other colleges, however, soon formed their own Junior Common Room.[3] In 2002, Halifax Court was made a full college of the university and was renamed Halifax College.