U of I move-in

Need help deciding what to bring to college? Check out our recommended packing lists.

• Residence halls (English): Recommended packing list
• Residence halls (Español): Lista de empaque
• International students: Recommended packing list
• Campus apartments: Apartment move-in packing list 

• Lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes/scooters and similar devices are prohibited per campus fire safety policies. We encourage you to leave these items at home.
• Refrigerator and microwave (all rooms come equipped with both)
• Heaters (except approved), candles and incense
• Any open coil/open flame appliances (toaster ovens, hotplates, George Foreman Grills, etc.)
• Pets (except fish in a 10 gallon or smaller tank); cats are allowed in the on-campus apartments with approval.
• Firearms, BB guns, paintball guns, fireworks, martial arts weapons, etc. (More information about firearms on campus can be found in U of I’s Firearms Policy
• Wireless or wired router (all rooms come equipped with a hardwire point and have access to the campus Wi-Fi)

For a complete list of items that are prohibited, check the residence hall handbook.

Residence halls

Student Name
MSC #____
901 Paradise Creek Street
Moscow ID 83843

We'll send a message to your Vandal email address when you get mail or packages. You can collect your mail at the LLC Information Desk.

On-campus apartments

Your mailbox location and number can be found in your welcome email, with your address. Our mailbox location map will show you where each of the mailboxes are located for each apartment complex.

If you have any questions, contact our Apartment Coordinator at 208-885-6573 or apartments@uidaho.edu.

A VandalCard, the official student ID, is required to check into your residence hall/campus-apartment and use your meal plan. Order your VandalCard online and submit your own photo before you arrive to campus.

Cards typically take 2-3 days to ship so we recommend you order your card at least two weeks before your arrival. You must have your VandalCard with you in order to check into your room.

All semester tuition, fees, housing, dining and health insurance charges can be paid at the Student Accounts Office, on MyUI or through wire transfer. More information can be found on the Student Accounts webpage.

Use your NetID and password to connect to AirVandalGold and AirVandalHome. If you have any questions or problems, The Student Technology Center is happy to help. We can be reached at 208-885-4357 or support@uidaho.edu.

Students are required to supply their own bedding and linens including but not limited to sheets, pillows, blankets, towels and wash cloths. Please see shopping locations below for information on where to purchase bedding and linens.

Bed size: Extra-long twin bed*

*On-campus apartments do not include a bed and come unfurnished.

The following stores are a sampling of locations to help you gather any items you may need upon your arrival. For a larger list of locations please use "shopping" or "places to eat" in your online search.

Shopping locations

• Moscow Co-op: Groceries and hygiene products
• Palouse Mall: Variety of stores
• Rosauers: Groceries and hygiene products
• Safeway: Groceries and hygiene products
• Staples: Office supplies and technology
• Target: Home goods, groceries, clothing, bedding, school supplies, technology and hygiene products
• Tri-State: Outdoor items and clothing
• VandalStore: Vandal gear, clothing and schoolbooks
• Walmart: Home goods, groceries, clothing, bedding, school supplies, technology and hygiene products
• Winco: Groceries and hygiene products
• Farmer’s Market: Fresh produce and food every Saturday from May to October

International grocery stores

• Phung-Mart: Asian grocery store
• Taj Grocery: Convenience store
• Shin's Asian Market: Asian grocery store
• PNW Halal Meats: Fresh lamb and goat meats, fresh vegetables

Off campus dining options

• Fast food: McDonalds, Taco Bell, KFC, Subway, Taco Time, Panda Express, Wendys and Jimmy Johns
• Sit-down restaurants: Denny’s, Applebees, Breakfast Club, La Casa Lopez, Maialina, Moscow Alehouse and Mad Greek
• Coffee: Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Red Star, Cafe Artista, One World Cafe and Panhandle Cone and Coffee

You may check-in to your room starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in the following locations:

Wallace Residence Center

• Ballard Wing — East side entrance of Wallace
• Gooding Wing — West side entrance of Wallace
• Stevenson Wing — West side entrance of Wallace
• Willey Wing — East side entrance of Wallace

McConnell Hall

• McConnell — East side entrance of Wallace

Living Learning Communities

• LLCs — LLC Trout Room located in building 2

Theophilus Tower

• Tower — West side of Tower

North Campus Communities

• NCC — NCC Information Desk

Select your move-in timeslot at iwanthousing.uidaho.edu. (Timeslot selection will start at 8 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m.)

Check out the New Student Move-In Guide for information about move-in.

Returning students can move into their 2025-26 room assignment Aug. 21-23. Students are required to choose a timeslot prior to moving in.

• Select your move-in timeslot at iwanthousing.uidaho.edu. (Timeslot selection will start at 8 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m.)
• Returning students can check-in at the LLC Information Desk.
• Students living in the North Campus Communities can check in at the NCC Information Desk.
• Check out the New Student Move-In Guide for information about move-in.

The first day of class for all students is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

New Student Orientation, also known as Vandal Welcome, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, and is highly recommended for all first-year students.

To sign up for the New Student Orientation, visit the New Student Orientation page.

10-11:30 p.m. Aug. 21

Save the date for a STUDENT ONLY night of shopping at the Moscow Target. Open to all University of Idaho students. Drive or catch a bus from various locations around campus (map on back) including the LLC and Wallace Bus Stop, Greek row and North Campus Communities.

Prefer to drive yourself? The address is 2132 Pullman Rd., Moscow, ID 83843.

• You may check-in to your room starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at the Information Desk, located at 901 Paradise Creek Street in the Living Learning Communities Building Two.
• Select your move-in timeslot at iwanthousing.uidaho.edu. (Timeslot selection will start at noon and run until 5 p.m.)
• Check out the New Student Move-In Guide for information about move-in

Returning students may access their room starting at noon Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

You do not need to check in if you are already living in your room.

Vandal Welcome will take place on Monday, Jan. 6, 2026.

To sign up for the New Student Orientation, visit the New Student Orientation page.

The first day of classes is Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

Make sure you confirm your housing reservation prior to your arrival at iwanthousing.uidaho.edu. You can review your housing options on the residence hall webpages.

Note: University of Idaho requires all full-time, first year students under 21 years of age to live in organized living groups officially recognized by the university (residence halls, fraternities and sororities) for one academic year.

A $100 application fee is required before you can reserve your room. If you cancel your room reservation, the entire $100 fee will be forfeited.

Are you having trouble paying the $100 application fee?

If you don't have an international bank card and can't pay the $100 application fee, please begin your Housing Application. Then, follow the provided instructions to arrange to pay the application fee after you arrive on campus.

A VandalCard, the official student ID, is required to get into your residence hall and use your meal plan. Upon your arrival, you can pick up your card in the VandalCard office, located in the ISUB. To order your card, visit the VandalCard Page.

In the event the VandalCard Office is closed upon your arrival you can pick up a temp card at the Information Desk when you check into your room.

Learn everything you need to know about International Student Orientation and your first week on campus though the International Students Schedule Page.

Your apartment assignment offer letter will include your check-in date and time. At that time, or any time after, you may come to our Information Desk between LLCs 2 and 3 on the corner of Line and 6th Street to pick up your keys and check in with us.

Please refer to your assignment letter for your check in date and time.

Information Desk Address: 901 Paradise Creek St. Moscow, ID 83844

Please complete your ACF and return it to the housing office or Information Desk. It is important that we receive your ACF within three days of your check-in to prevent you from being liable for any preexisting damages and to insure we can complete any necessary repairs as you get comfortable moving in. Please be thorough and detailed so we can assure you the best possible service.

Apartment Condition Form

Apartment residents have exclusive access to Green lots with the purchase of a Green permit. Green permits are located around the apartments and also allow access to various Blue lots throughout campus. There are also visitor permits available for purchase. Purchase a permit online through Parking and Transportation Services.

When you arrive, the following utilities will be functioning in your apartment: internet, water, sewer, garbage and electricity. However, residents are responsible for electricity costs.

How to set up your electricity account through Avista: Within one week of checking in, your electricity must be transferred from University of Idaho to your name. Have your physical address ready when you call Avista at 1-800-227-9187.

Apartment residents have free access to campus wireless internet. To log-in, simply choose the AirVandalGold network and log in with your university NetID and password. Each apartment also has a port for a wired option, which is recommended for the best connection. You will need to purchase your own Ethernet cable.