UIdaho’s AI-powered assistant — Jane Vandal

Get answers about U of I, anytime

Jane Vandal is University of Idaho’s AI-powered student engagement agent, designed to help you explore U of I and navigate the college journey. Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, academic programs, housing and campus life — and get quick answers on your timeline.

Jane is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can get help when you need it. From applying for admission and exploring financial aid options to preparing to enroll, this tool can help you find answers and resources along the way.

Built specifically for University of Idaho, the AI-powered assistant draws from university information and resources to answer your questions, making it a trusted starting point for exploring U of I.

Ready to chat? Look for the chat icon on this page to ask Jane a question.

How Jane can help

Jane can answer questions about U of I, guide you through the admissions and enrollment process and connect you with the information you need by chat, call or text.

Areas of expertise

Admissions requirements and how to apply
Application deadlines and next steps
Scholarships and financial aid
Academic programs and majors
Housing and residence life
Campus visits and events
Orientation and enrollment
Student involvement and campus life
Tuition and cost of attendance
Important dates and deadlines
Connecting students with the right University of Idaho office

If your question requires personalized assistance or access to student records, Jane can connect you with university staff.

Questions you can ask Jane

Not sure where to start? Students and families frequently ask questions such as:

What GPA do I need to get into University of Idaho?
What majors do you offer?
How do I apply for scholarships?
What does it cost to attend?
What should I do after I apply?
How do I schedule a campus visit?
What housing options are available?
What are my next steps after admission?
When should I complete the FAFSA?
How do I register for orientation?
What is campus life like at U of I?

Jane can answer many questions immediately and help guide you to the next step in your journey to becoming a Vandal.

Available languages

The AI agent can communicate in 61 languages, making it easier to explore U of I and get answers in the language that works best for you. Written conversations provide the strongest multilingual experience across chat, email and messaging interactions.

Languages Jane speaks

A–F

Albanian · Amharic · Arabic · Armenian · Azerbaijani · Basque · Belarusian · Bengali · Bulgarian · Chichewa · Chinese · Croatian · Dutch · English · Estonian · Finnish · French

G–M

Georgian · German · Greek · Gujarati · Hausa · Hebrew · Hindi · Hungarian · Igbo · Indonesian · Italian · Japanese · Kannada · Kazakh · Korean · Kyrgyz · Lithuanian · Macedonian · Malagasy · Malay · Malayalam · Marathi

N–S

Nepali · Odia · Persian · Polish · Portuguese · Punjabi · Russian · Serbian · Shona · Sinhala · Somali · Spanish · Swahili

T–Z

Tagalog · Tamil · Telugu · Turkish · Ukrainian · Urdu · Uzbek · Vietnamese · Yoruba

Connect with Jane

Get support 24/7 in the way that works best for you whenever questions come up.

Chat

Look for the Jane chatbot on University of Idaho webpages. Click the chat icon to start a conversation and get immediate answers to your questions.

Call or text

Prefer to talk or text? Jane can assist by phone or text to answer common questions about admissions, financial aid, academic programs, enrollment and more.

208-310-7920

Illustration of Jane Vandal, a woman with black hair wearing a UIdaho t-shirt and Vandal helmet

Human support when it matters most

This AI-powered resource is designed to complement, not replace, the people who make the University of Idaho experience exceptional.

While Jane can answer many common questions immediately, some situations require individualized support, access to student records or specialized expertise. In those cases, Jane helps connect you directly with the right university office or staff member.

A note about AI: How Jane works

Jane Vandal is an AI-powered student engagement agent designed to provide accurate, helpful and timely information.

Responses are informed by University of Idaho websites, catalog information and institutional resources. University staff oversee Jane Vandal's knowledge, review content and continuously improve the experience to ensure you receive high-quality information and support.