Student health and wellness

Your wellbeing matters

Your health and wellness are top priorities at University of Idaho. We offer a wide range of services to support your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing so you can enjoy life as a Vandal inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’re seeking counseling, medical care, recovery support or ways to stay active and healthy, we’re here to help you feel your best throughout your college journey.

Mental and emotional wellness support

College life can be exciting and challenging. U of I provides compassionate, confidential mental health resources to help you manage stress, build resilience and feel supported.

Mental and emotional support services include:

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Concerned about a student or employee? Submit a VandalCARE referral to connect them with the support they need.

Learn more about VandalCARE

Physical wellness and staying healthy on campus

Your physical health plays a big role in your success. That’s why we offer services that make it easy to stay active, nourished and cared for.

Campus health and recreation services include:

  • Vandal Health Clinic: On-campus medical services for everything from routine checkups to illness and injury treatment.
  • Campus recreation and sports: Join intramural teams, explore fitness classes or stay active in our top-tier recreation facilities.
  • Vandal Food Pantry: Providing free short-term food resources for students experiencing food insecurity.
Students, staff and providers in the renovated student health clinic

Student health insurance requirement

All U of I students must show proof of health insurance before registering for classes.

Learn more about insurance options

Campus lactation rooms

University of Idaho offers designated lactation areas on campus for parents and caregivers who need to feed their infants or express milk in a quiet, private space.

View nursing room locations on the interactive campus map.

Location details

College of Education

Ground floor

Card swipe access with VandalCard. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus visitors who require access should visit the Dean’s Suite on the fifth floor to obtain a key if the room is unoccupied but the door is locked.

Amenities:

  • Private, lockable room
  • Comfortable chair and table
  • Running water for cleaning pump parts
  • Refrigerator for storing milk
  • TV and DVD player
  • Mother/child resources
IRIC

Ground floor | IRIC quiet room

Accessible while building is open. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information email iric@uidaho.edu.

Amenities:

  • Private, lockable room
  • Comfortable chair and table
  • Running water for cleaning pump parts
  • Refrigerator for storing milk
Student Recreation Center (SRC)

Ground floor | SRC lactation room

Request access from the SRC Info Desk. This room is used on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact 208-885-7529 or camprec@uidaho.edu.

Amenities:

  • Private, lockable room
  • Comfortable chair and table
  • Running water for cleaning pump parts
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)

TLC, Room 027 (Aster Room)

Accessible while the building is open. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Amenities:

  • Private, lockable room
  • Comfortable chairs and table
  • No running water available in room but is next to restroom
Memorial Gym

Violence Prevention and Education Office, Suite 109

To reserve, contact 208-885-5044 or violenceprevention@uidaho.edu.

Amenities:

  • Private, lockable room
  • Comfortable chairs and table
  • Running water available for cleaning pump parts
  • Refrigerator for storing milk
College of Law

Second Floor, Room 211

Accessible while building is open.

Amenities:

  • Private, lockable room
  • Comfortable chairs and table
  • Changing table
  • Running water available for cleaning pump parts
  • Refrigerator for storing milk

Safety and security support services

Feeling safe on campus is an essential part of wellness. Our Office of Public Safety, Security and Parking keeps the U of I community protected through emergency preparedness, 24/7 security and safety reporting.

Learn more about safety and security at U of I.

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