Admitted to Gateway: Next Steps
Congratulations! After you are admitted into the Vandal Gateway Program, these are the next steps you will need to take.
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Schedule a meeting with Gateway to discuss next steps, register for classes, and more.
- Email: vandalgateway@uidaho.edu
- Phone: 208-885-6178
During your meeting, you’ll sign up for a Meet Your Cohort event and provide information for your welcome packet. We’ll either send it in the mail or by e-mail.
Setting up your Vandal accounts as soon as possible ensures that you will receive crucial information on important updates about financial aid, billing, housing, registration, deadlines and more.
Check your VandalWeb and VandalMail accounts frequently to make sure you don't miss important information.
VandalWeb allows you access to your transcripts, student account, add/drop class forms, registration and many other important items that are vital to your success at the University of Idaho.
VandalMail is the official email used by your professors, academic advisor and the different university departments to communicate important dates and information with you.
Duo Multifactor Authentication (MFA) provides extra protection for your account. You will be directed to enroll in Duo MFA when you set up your account.
If you have any questions or trouble along the way, you can contact OIT at 208-885-HELP (4357) or support@uidaho.edu.
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If you haven't already, make sure to file your FAFSA. It's the key to getting all the scholarships, grants and low-interest government loans you deserve.
It's free to apply! Enter U of I school code 001626 when filling out the application.
There are no income limits for FAFSA. Any eligible student can file.
Need help? Email FAFSAhelp@uidaho.edu for one-on-one, personalized help from a U of I Financial Aid Counselor.
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The University of Idaho requires all full-time, fee-paying, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credits and graduate/Law students enrolled in 9 or more credits to submit proof of health insurance as a condition of enrollment. Students subject to the requirement may choose to rely on personal health insurance or enroll in U of I's Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Personal health insurance must meet the minimum requirements or substantial compliance standards to qualify.
To submit information through VandalWeb:
- Log in to VandalWeb using your NetID and password
- Click on “Students Menu”
- Click on "Student Health Insurance Menu"
- Click on “Health Insurance Information Form”
- Select term from the drop-down list
- Complete form
- Submit
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It's tough being in a new place. Get connected with student groups, university organizations and events going on in Moscow and at the university through social media.
Share your experiences and learn about #UIdaho through pictures on Instagram.
Stay up to date on the experiences you've had at #UIdaho through Facebook.
Get the latest information about #UIdaho on Twitter.
Experience the action at University of Idaho, follow the UIdaho YouTube channel.
Follow @uidahovandals on TikTok.
For more stories, connect with University of Idaho on LinkedIn.
Connect with future Vandals by searching University of Idaho on ZeeMee.
Interested in following a certain group on campus? Find their Facebook or other social media options on the University of Idaho Social Media Directory.
All full-time, first-year students under 21 years of age are required to live on campus during their first year. When you confirm your living plan, you'll also confirm your dining plan option. Information about on-campus housing and how to reserve your room can be found here.
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U of I campus and Moscow are both easy to navigate and welcoming to students. Figure out where you need to go for classes and for fun.
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- Explore campus with a virtual tour.
- See what's happening in town by checking out the Moscow Chamber of Commerce website.
- Familiarize yourself with campus safety resources.
Not on the Moscow campus? Learn more about the center facilities and their communities
UIdaho Bound is our signature event for newly admitted students like you. Event dates are available in spring and summer on-campus in Moscow and one virtual event in May.
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Please contact Brian Dulin, Vandal Gateway Program coordinator at vandalgateway@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6178 with any questions.