Facilities
Plan your event at the Idaho Water Center
Reserve event space at U of I Boise in the Idaho Water Center. Located in downtown Boise on the corner of Front Street and Broad Street, the Idaho Water Center is the perfect urban location for your next event. With classroom space, seminar rooms and our larger Legacy Pointe event space available to rent, U of I Boise facilities can accommodate your plans.
Explore room arrangement options, technological capabilities and room rates.
Parking information
Find parking information for the Idaho Water Center and event-specific parking details on our U of I Boise parking page.
Learn more about parking at the Idaho Water Center
Catering options
Catering is available for events hosted at the U of I Boise Idaho Water Center. Contact U of I Boise operations to learn more about our catering services and rates or if you have questions about catering.
For any event that occurs at the Idaho Water Center building involving alcohol service, the host department or group must obtain approval through the U of I Auxiliary Services.
Kitchen and lounge
Kitchens for common use are found on floors two and three. They are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves and dishwashers. Lounge areas for common use are found on floors one through five. Vending machines are located on floors one and two.
Attendee sign-in requirement
All visitors to the Idaho Water Center must sign in at the security desk located on the first floor. For meetings and events of 14 attendees or more that are held in University of Idaho Boise rooms, it is the responsibility of the meeting organizer to have their attendees sign in when they arrive. A sign-in sheet will be provided.
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Explore Legacy Pointe
Legacy Pointe is the premier venue for Vandal events in Boise. This multi-purpose venue located in the Idaho Water Center building, at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Front Street, has hosted a number of alumni, student recruitment and community events.
Contact the UIdaho Boise operations team for more information about holding your next event in Legacy Pointe at uibops@uidaho.edu or use the online Legacy Pointe request form.
Technology in Legacy Pointe
Legacy Pointe is equipped with the following:
- Podium with PC or laptop
- Theater-quality screen and high-quality projection
- High definition *video conference system
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Teleconference system
- Podium, wireless hand-held or lapel microphones
*Non-U of I groups must have their own Zoom, Skype or other video software account and are responsible for appropriate licensing for their video conferencing software. For questions on compatibility please contact boisehelp@uidaho.edu.
Room arrangements in Legacy Pointe
Legacy Pointe can be configured to meet a variety of space needs. Room arrangement options include:
- Reception (standing): Accommodates up to 125
- Theater: Seats up to 80
- Pods: Seats up to 72
- Round: Seats up to 70
- Seminar: Seats up to 36
- Conference-style: Seats up to 24
Wheelchair accommodations are always available.
Rates for Legacy Pointe
Hours of use | Weekday rates |
0-4 hours | $135 |
4-8 hours | $270 |
8+ hours | $395 |
All fees include:
- Room set-up
- Technology support
- Built-in PC or laptop/tablet connection
- 6-by-12-foot theater-quality screen
- Video equipment is full HD 1080p capable and HDCP compliant
- Video* and teleconference systems
- Guest wireless
- Podium, wireless hand-held or lapel microphones
- Tear-down time
Cancelation information for Legacy Pointe
Legacy Pointe room reservations canceled 24 hours or less from the start of the event, will be charged the full room fee.
NOTE: ASUI-registered student groups may use the space free of charge.
Exceptions to the fees are at the discretion of the U of I Boise Executive Officer.
Discover classroom and seminar spaces
Reserve one of our versatile classrooms or seminar spaces for your next event. Our classrooms, including Legacy Pointe, offer flexible room configurations to suit your needs. Seminar rooms on the second and third floors feature a comfortable conference room setup with seating for 14, with the option to add extra chairs along the perimeter upon request. Wheelchair accommodations are always available.
Contact the UIdaho Boise operations team for more information about holding your next event in our classrooms and seminar spaces at uibops@uidaho.edu or use the online request form to reserve a space.
Technology in classrooms and seminar spaces
All rooms include desktop computer, laptop connection, projector or display screens and are video conferencing capable.
Public wireless access is available throughout all University of Idaho areas in the Idaho Water Center.
Room arrangements in classrooms and seminar rooms
The rooms can be configured to meet a variety of space needs. Room arrangement options include:
- Grouped tables: Seats up to 48
- Classroom-style (rows): Seats up to 35
- Conference-style (rectangle): Seats up to 34
- Mixed seating: Seats up to 24
- U-shape: Seats up to 20
First floor rooms | Seating capacity |
Classroom 150 | 40 |
Classroom 156 | 49 |
Classroom 162 | 49 |
Second floor rooms | Seating capacity |
Classroom 250 | 30 |
Seminar room 248A | 14 |
Third floor rooms | Seating capacity |
Seminar room 348A | 14 |
Rates for classrooms and seminar rooms
Room | Daily rate |
Classroom | $150 |
Seminar room | $150 |
All fees include:
- Room set-up
- Technology support
- Built-in PC or laptop/tablet connection
- Video* and teleconference systems
- Guest wireless
- Tear down time
Cancelation information for classrooms and seminar rooms
All room cancelations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the beginning of the event. A $50 late or non-cancelation fee will be assessed for classrooms 150, 156, 162 and 250 and Seminar Rooms 248A and 348A.
Under certain circumstances the cancelation fee will be forgiven. A written request to waive the cancelation fee must be received no more than two weeks following the date scheduled. The request must be sent to U of I Boise Operations.
NOTE: ASUI-registered student groups receive a 100 percent discount.
Exceptions to the fees are at the discretion of the U of I Boise Executive Officer.
Check availability of all rooms
U of I Boise rooms are available 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.