The College of Idaho's Caldwell campus is anchored by Sterry Hall, completed in 1910 with help from an Andrew Carnegie grant and now home to former Idaho Governor Robert E. Smylie's archives, with first-year students typically housed together in Hayman Hall.
Enrollment
1,085
Total Students
Freshman Class
271
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 23 - August 23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
48%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Check the college's own Residence Life Dates, FAQs and Forms page for the exact confirmed move-in date, as dates are subject to change. First-year students should contact their admission counselor directly if requesting an exemption from the on-campus housing requirement. This specific date should be confirmed directly with College of Idaho Residence Life (reslife@collegeofidaho.edu) closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 23 - August 23, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Hayman Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open College of Idaho's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 23 - August 25, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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