Other Questions

Can my student move in early/late?

Students must receive special permission to check into a residence hall early. To request early check-in, e-mail housing@uidaho.edu. If a student plans to check in late, he or she must notify University Housing so his or her room will be reserved.

Can my student change room assignments?

After ten days into the semester, room reassignments can be made for location changes and roommate requests. During fall semester, room changes are not allowed during "dead week" and finals week, (the two weeks before the beginning of break) so that students can focus on their studies. There is a $25 charge for changing rooms that helps cover administrative costs for moving students.

What kind of furniture is provided in each room?

The furniture provided varies for each residence hall. It is best to check the amenities section under the residence hall that your student is interested in living in. There should be a list of the furniture available, room layouts, as well as photos.

What size are the beds?

Beds in Wallace and Theophilus Tower are standard twin size. Beds in McConnell and the Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are extra-long twins. There is a waiting list available for students living in Wallace who require an extra-long twin, but supply is limited. Extra-long mattresses are distributed by maximum need. A number of students find that the regular twin sheets still work on the extra-long beds.

What kind of computer hook-ups are in the residence halls?

Each residence hall room has one Internet data port per student to use with their own personal computers, and all residence halls have wireless access in rooms and common areas.

To connect to the Ethernet Internet, students will need an Ethernet adaptor and RJ 45 cable. Every computer connected to the Residential Network (ResNet) must install a virus scanner and keep it updated regularly. To speed up the Internet connection process when students move in, they can register their Ethernet card at http://resnet.uidaho.edu. This allows students to have their connections set up and ready to go. Questions? Contact ResNet at support@resnet.uidaho.edu or (208) 885-5507. ResNet also will have technicians available during check-in at their office on the second floor of the Wallace Residence Center.

Many desks in the Tower and Wallace have secure eyebolts, so you can lock your laptop computer to the desk. If your desk does not have an eyebolt, you can request one by submitting a service request online when you arrive by clicking on the service request option. You must supply your own security cable and lock, found at most computer stores and the University of Idaho Bookstore.

My student has a bad roommate situation. What can he/she do?

In many cases, encouraging your student to communicate with his or her roommate and work through the problems is the best advice. If your student is uncomfortable with talking with his or her roommate about the problem alone, the residence assistant on the floor will help mediate a discussion, if asked to by one of the roommates. In cases where communication and mediation do not work, University Housing professional staff are always willing to help, or students can also move to a different room. Room changes can be made throughout the year, with the exception of the first two weeks of each semester and dead week and finals week. There is a $25 room change administrative fee, but in emergency move situations, the fee is waived.