 It was in this year that the college moved to its present site in Carrickfergus, necessitated by the fact that suitable land could not be found in Whitehead to allow for the college's rapid expansion.In 1999–2000 the college had an enrollment of 17 staff and 240 students, with religious balance, and more temporary accommodation.In December 1999, the Department of Education granted Ulidia full funding, effective from September 2000.