Meet the Vandals

Join Meet the Vandals, a special event series where you can discover what it means to be a part of the Vandal Family, whether you're already admitted or still considering U of I. Programming available in Spanish and English.

Connect in person with employees, chat with alumni about their Vandal experiences and meet other prospective students and families in your area.

Where will you Meet the Vandals?

All events are at 6-8 p.m. in the local time zone (virtual event is in Pacific time).

  • Boise — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
  • Twin Falls — Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
  • Idaho Falls — Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
  • Coeur d'Alene — Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
  • Virtual — Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

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Attend a Meet the Vandals event for your chance at a $1,000 scholarship!

The Future Vandal Award, a one-time, non-renewable $1,000 scholarship, will be given away at each event to a high school senior or transfer student who enrolls at University of Idaho for Fall 2026.

The fine print: 
Students need to be admitted, or eligible for admission, and attend a Meet the Vandals event to receive the award. If a student has not yet applied, they will need to apply and be admitted to receive the award for Fall 2026. An admissions counselor will follow up with any specific dates or deadlines on their admissions status.

Locations

Boise

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Boise Centre | East
195 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho

Driving directions from Interstate 184E (“I-184 East”) to Boise Centre East (195 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702) in downtown Boise:

  1. Stay on I-184 East as it approaches downtown Boise.
  2. Take the exit onto W Myrtle Street / US-20/US-26 toward downtown.
  3. Continue on W Myrtle Street and then turn left onto S Capitol Blvd.
  4. Proceed south on S Capitol Blvd past the intersection with W Front Street.
  5. The Boise Centre East will be on your left at 195 S Capitol Blvd.

Driving directions from Front Street & Broadway Avenue to Boise Centre East (195 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702):

  1. Start at the intersection of Front St and Broadway Ave in Boise.
  2. Head west on W Front Street toward downtown Boise.
  3. Continue straight for about 1.0 miles.
  4. Turn right onto S Capitol Boulevard.
  5. The Boise Centre East will be on your left, at 195 S Capitol Blvd, near the Grove Plaza.
Twin Falls

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn
1741 Harrison Street N
Twin Falls, Idaho

Idaho Falls

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Idaho Falls Center
1784 Science Center
Idaho Falls, Idaho

Parking is available at the end of Micro St.

Map of the Idaho Falls center with the student union building marked for the Meet the Vandals event
Coeur d'Alene

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn
506 W Appleway Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814

Virtual

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Hosted on Zoom. Once registered for the event, you will receive your personal Zoom link via email.