The University of Idaho's Moscow campus is anchored by the Administration Building, its 80-foot clock tower rebuilt after an 1906 fire destroyed the original, with all full-time first-year students under 21 required to live on campus in one of four residence halls, including Wallace Residence Center, Theophilus Tower, and McConnell Hall.
Enrollment
10,362
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,591
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Students are required to sign up for a check-in timeslot in advance to ensure a smooth arrival on move-in day - please do this before making final travel arrangements. University of Idaho requires all full-time, first-year students under 21 to live in an organized living group officially recognized by the university (residence halls, fraternities, or sororities).
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Check-in begins Wednesday, Aug. 19 - select your specific timeslot at iwanthousing.uidaho.edu ahead of arrival.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall's designated entrance (for example, Wallace Residence Center's Ballard Wing or Gooding Wing side entrances) - international students and Living Learning Community residents check in at separate locations.
- Parking
- Temporary unloading zones near each hall are marked on the official move-in map - someone should stay with the vehicle while unloading, then move it to an allocated parking lot once finished.
- What you'll receive
- Housing and Residence Life provides move-in carts and moving dollies to help haul your belongings in - these must be returned after use. Meal plan service begins at noon on move-in day.
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 (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Living Learning Communities
McConnell Hall
Traditional · Coed
Theophilus Tower
Traditional · Coed
Wallace Residence Center
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Elmwood Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Vandal Village
Apartment-style · Coed
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.
August 19 - August 23, 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
$9,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.8 miles
- Target1 miles
- Walmart1.2 miles
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Checklists
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Dates last checked September 2026.