On-campus apartments

Events and activities

You can expect a welcoming and supportive community that will enhance your university experience. Each month, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in activities designed to help you build connections with other residents and make apartment living more enjoyable.  

Whether you're looking to meet neighbors, learn new skills or simply take a break from your routine, there's always something happening to bring the apartment community together.

Student and professional staff

On-campus apartment residents have access to their on-call Apartment Community Assistant (ACA) who is responsible for the general administration, community development and implementation of student life activities in each apartment complex. Each month features a new family-based activity to promote a sense of community and connection in the on-campus apartments.

A professional staff member is assigned to the on-campus apartments to assist residents with questions, address community concerns and host engagement through monthly activities.

Tower Trick-or-Treat

Students and families in on-campus apartments are invited to bring children to the Tower Trick-or-Treat event each year. This beloved tradition has welcomed more than 1,000 families into our fully decorated 11-story Theophilus Tower, providing local school-aged children with a fun and safe place to trick-or-treat for more than 40 years. Bring your family and enjoy a festive night of Halloween excitement while connecting with fellow Vandals and the local community. Follow @uidahohousing on Facebook or Instagram for more information.

Meal plans

Apartment residents are encouraged to purchase a community meal plan that fits their campus lifestyle.

Learn more about community meal plans.

• Apartments include a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and oven.  
• Internet, water, sewer and trash are included; resident pays for electricity and gas.
• Private parking is available with a Green permit purchase.
• 12-month contracts are available. 

All pets must be registered with Housing and Residence Life to live in the apartment. Residents are allowed up to two registered cats, fish in tanks under 10 gallons and approved service animals. Residents with pets must also pay a $300 deposit for any potential pet-related damages or cleaning, provide a copy of current vet records showing shots and proof of spay or neuter, and a photo of the pet.

If you are seeking permission to have a service or assistance animal in the apartment community, you should contact U of I's Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR) office at 208-885-6307 or cdar@uidaho.edu regarding questions about the process and documentation. 

Children are welcome in on-campus apartments. Each apartment complex neighborhood hosts safe playgrounds and a shared green space. Children must be supervised at all times while they are enjoying the community, especially on the play equipment.

You’ll have dedicated maintenance staff to assists you with any issues you may have with your living space.  Maintenance concerns could include clogged sinks, garbage disposal issues, etc.  Staff is committed to addressing non-emergency maintenance issues within 72 hours. You may submit a service request at any time.

The grounds are maintained by the university, freeing you from any yard work needs. Please help our groundskeepers by keeping walkways clear and help our community by avoiding hazardous or unsightly items on your front or back porches. Please remember that planting in your garden spaces is allowed in containers only.  

If you have any landscape maintenance concerns, you may contact Facilities at 208-885-6246.  

University of Idaho is tobacco free. Tobacco products may be used off campus and smoking is prohibited on campus or in campus properties such as the apartment buildings. Those who violate this policy are subject to a University of Idaho student conduct hearing. Thank you for doing your part in keeping clean air for all.

Tobacco cessation resources are available. 

We encourage our residents to be responsible for participating in their own sustainability efforts by sorting their recycling items accordingly and taking them to the Moscow Recycling Center drop-off area. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your convenience, and located at 401 North Jackson Street (south of Rosauers). 

Any resident who is locked out of their apartment may go to the Information Desk and check out a spare key during the desk's business hours. If locked out after business hours, please call your Apartment Community Assistant on-call for assistance at 208-669-0065. 

Use of gas, electric or briquette barbecues is acceptable at a reasonable distance from South Hill and South Hill Vista buildings. Ash and briquettes must be disposed of properly in dumpster and only when fully extinguished. Dumping on grass or walkways is strictly prohibited. Any grill is strictly prohibited in Elmwood Apartments.

Dispose of all trash  in dumpsters, don't just leave it in the general dumpster area. If your trash is found outside of a dumpster you may be billed for it. Please remember to break down cardboard boxes as well to make removal easier and free up more space for your neighbors.