Costs of Living
A Great Value for Your Vandal!
Your University of Idaho student is required to live on campus if he or she is starting in the fall as a first-year student. University Housing is an exceptional value for first-year students by providing supportive communities, safe and secure buildings, convenient locations to dining services, classes and campus facilities.
University Housing is a better value than most off-campus housing options since most services are included in the fee, including high speed and wireless internet, laundry, utilities and MicroFridge set. Flexible dining options give students easy access to quality food service that eliminates the hassles of shopping and cooking so your student can focus on studies.
| Residence | Room Option | Academic Year Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Residence Center & Theophilus Tower | Double | $4,250 |
| Single | $5,869 | |
| Living Learning Communities | Double | $4,877 |
| Single | $6,394 | |
| McConnell Hall | Single | $5,946 |
| Targhee | Double | $4,250 |
| Single | $5,869 | |
| Residence | Room Option | Academic Year Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Residence Center and Theophilus Tower |
Double | $4,140 |
| Single | $5,759 | |
| Living Learning Communities | Double | $4,767 |
| Single | $6,284 | |
| McConnell Hall | Single | $5,836 |
| Targhee | Double | $4,140 |
| Residence | Room Option | Academic Year Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Residence Center and Theophilus Tower |
Double | $4,099 |
| Single | $5,646 | |
| Living Learning Communities |
Double | $4,743 |
| Single | $6,252 | |
| McConnell Hall | Single | $5,750 |
| Targhee | Double | $4,099 |
| Residence | Room Option | Academic Year Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Residence Center and Theophilus Tower |
Double | $4,019 |
| Single | $5,536 | |
| Living Learning Communities |
Double | $4,650 |
| Single | $6,191 | |
| McConnell Hall | Single | $5,638 |
| Targhee | Double | $4,019 |
| Residence | Room Option | Academic Year Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Residence Center and Theophilus Tower |
Double | $3,902 |
| Single | $5,375 | |
| Living Learning Communities | Double | $4,515 |
| Single | $6,011 | |
| McConnell Hall | Single | $5,474 |
| Targhee | Double | $3,902 |
Summer Applications Available April 1, 2013
Reservations
Reserving a room in the residence halls for Summer Session 2013 is easy, use our online application.
Location
Summer school housing is located in our Living Learning Community (LLC) Honors building. Learn more about our Living Learning Community buildings.
Assignments
Assignments are made on a space-available basis. Most rooms are single bedrooms in our LLC Honors community, there are limited double room spaces.
Dates
Summer Session 2013 begins May 13 and ends August 2.
Deposit
A $250 deposit is required prior to room assignment being made. If you currently live with Housing and have a $250 deposit on file, we will hold this as your summer deposit.
Check-In
Summer Residence Hall check-in for current Spring residents transitioning to Summer housing will be May 12, 2013 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. and must be completed by 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2013.
New summer residents may check in beginning May 12, 2013 between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. by arriving at the LLC 24-hour desk. Students checking in after May 12, 2013 may check in between the hours of 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. or 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
The last date students may check in for summer housing is July 15, 2013. The last session for summer school begins July 8, 2013.
A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of your reservation form and payment to your Vandal Email. A check in packet will be available upon arrival.
Check-Out
Residents must contact their Resident Assistant to complete the check-out process, including a Room Condition Form. Failure to check out properly will result in additional $50.00 improper check out charge. All summer only agreements terminate no later than noon August 3, 2013.
Fall Residence Hall Accommodations
If you have a fall 2013 residence hall assignment and would like to remain in housing and transition to your Fall 2013 room, you will move to your fall room on August 14, 2013 between 8 p.m.-10 p.m. by going to the LLC 24-hour desk. You must transition to your fall 2013 assigned room at this time.
The summer term rate will be charged from the date you move in to a residence hall room until August 22, 2013 if the number of days you stay with us is over 68 days. If you are staying with us for less than 68 days you will be billed for the daily rate as shown below on our Summer 2013 rate chart.
If you will not be present on campus on August 14, 2013 you will need to vacate your summer room prior to this date. Please contact the University Housing office (208-885-6571) with any questions regarding transitioning.
Payments
The balance is due within 10 days of check-in, without being billed. An additional $50 late fees is charged for past due accounts. All charges will be billed to the Student Account. All communication will be sent to the students Vandal email account.
Refunds
Refunds are not given for days a room is not occupied during an agreement period. Refunds for students with-drawing from the University’s Summer Session will be made according to the UI Summer Session Fee refund policy.
Cancellations
Reservation cancellations (for summer only) must be received in writing from your Vandal Email. Cancellations received less than seven days prior to check-in date are subject to a $125.00 late cancellation fee. Cancellations for any other Agreement period will abide by the deadline stated in the University Residence Hall Agreement.
| Rates for Summer 2013 | Less than 31 days | 31-68 days | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC Honors single occupancy room |
$28.00 per day* |
$26.00 per day | $1,900.00 |
| LLC Honors double occupancy room (limited) | $20.50 per day* | $19.00 per day | $1,400.00 |
To calculate your cost, count the day you move in as the first day stayed and the day you move out as the last day stayed. All Rates are Subject to Change.
*8% sales tax is included in this total. 6% Idaho State tax and 2% Hotel Tax; required for any stay less then 30 days
Resident Dining
- Bob's Place is the main dining facility at the University of Idaho and offers a wide range of option. This is where you will use your "Block Meals" or "Meals per Week" from your dining plan.
Retail Dining
- There are a large variety of conveniently located retail dining shops across campus. You will find offerings ranging from a marketplace to buy grocery items, to coffee shops and late night dining. These locations are where you will be able to use your "Flex dollars" from your dining plan or cash for purchases.
Dining Plan Rates and Information
University Housing and Campus Dining offer a variety of dining plan options for the 2013-2014 academic year to meet your needs. The meal plan requirements vary depending on the community in which you will be living and your class standing with the University (first year student, sophomore, junior, senior, etc.). All meal plan costs listed are per semester.
- Wallace Residence Center
- Theophilus Tower
- McConnell
- Targhee
- LLC Freshman Meal Plans
- LLC Upper-Level Meal Plans