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
August 19 - August 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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). This specific date should be confirmed directly with U of I Housing & Residence Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 19 - August 19, 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
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Wallace Residence Center
Traditional · Coed
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Theophilus Tower
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
McConnell Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University 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 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
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Idaho.
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