Idaho State University's Pocatello campus is anchored by its Art Deco Administration Building, originally built in 1939 as the Student Union of the school's own former incarnation as the "Southern Branch of the University of Idaho," with first-year students housed across residence halls including Dyer, Redfield, and Turner.
Enrollment
10,406
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,602
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 17-18, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
100%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students receive their building assignments on the 20th of each month starting in March, sent to their ISU email accounts. All students are required to pay a $200 refundable deposit prior to checking into housing. When you arrive on campus, enter the address listed in your appointment invitation into your GPS; if checking in after 5 p.m., Guest Access will be provided. This specific date should be confirmed directly with ISU Housing closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in begins the week before classes start (Fall 2026 classes begin Aug. 24) - confirm your specific appointment window directly with ISU Housing.
- Check-in location
- Enter the address listed in your appointment invitation into your GPS to reach your check-in point - if arriving after 5 p.m., Guest Access will be provided.
- What you'll receive
- Apartment-style housing options include one dresser and one twin bed/mattress provided.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (7)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Dyer Hall
Traditional · Coed
Nichols Hall
Traditional · Coed
Owen Hall
Traditional · Coed
Redfield Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Rendezvous
Suite-style · Coed
Schubert Heights
Turner Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
5th Street Apartments
Ridge Crest Apartments
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 16, 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
$9,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens2.3 miles
- Walmart3.7 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.