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Student life

Your campus, your community, your adventure

There are countless ways for you to connect, lead and engage at U of I. Here you’ll find a welcoming and friendly environment where you’re encouraged to pursue your passions, challenge yourself and define a future that’s uniquely yours. Live on campus, join one of 250+ student organizations, dive into events or volunteer in the community. However you choose to get involved, you’ll make lasting memories and friendships.

Find your campus home

Our residential campus offers a variety of housing options, from welcoming residence halls to fraternity and sorority chapter facilities.

Where you live shapes your college experience. Living on campus keeps you close to classes, dining and campus events, making it easy to connect, get involved and build a routine that works for you. 

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Housing and residence life

Our residence halls and living communities are designed to help you succeed academically, socially and personally.

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Greek Bid Day 2021 Week of Welcome

Fraternity and sorority life

Find your chapter, build lifelong friendships and become part of a tradition rooted in leadership, service and academic excellence.

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Dine on campus

Enjoy convenient dining options across campus. First-year students living in the residence halls have a residential meal plan with access to our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall and popular on-campus spots. Grab a quick bite between classes or refuel after a busy day.

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University of Idaho Fall 2023 Start up events.

Get involved

With hundreds of clubs and organizations to choose from, it’s easy to find your community and build new skills. There are also plenty of leadership and volunteer opportunities that help you make an impact and grow along the way. However you choose to get involved, you’ll find your place—and your people—at U of I.

Connect, lead and make an impact
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Join a community

U of I is home to a wide range of campus groups where you can connect with others who share your background, passions and academic goals. Whether you’re part of the Honors Program, ROTC Program, Tribal Nations Student Affairs or another organization, you’ll find connection here.

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Stay active and healthy

Take advantage of a wide range of programs and activities designed to support your wellbeing at U of I. Join intramural sports, explore outdoor adventures, take a fitness class or spend time at the Student Recreation Center’s open gym. You can also show your Vandal pride and be part of the energy of Vandal Athletics.

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University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student Emma Sells; Emma is majoring in Animal & Veterinary Science and currently doing research on the epigenetic effects of maternal stress on offspring during lactation.

Dive into research

Research is part of campus life. Work alongside faculty, contribute to active projects and apply what you’re learning beyond the classroom. You might work in a lab, gather data in the field or present findings at a conference, all while building practical skills and adding to your college experience. No matter your major, you can get involved in research.

Discover research at U of I
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See what’s happening

Looking for something to do? Campus is full of opportunities, from concerts and athletic events to research expos and networking nights.

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☀️& 4 weeks left in the semester.✌️💃🪩 What are you hyped about this week, Vandals?
Movement sciences senior has a lot to cheer about 📣🎓 Having suffered multiple injuries during her cheer career, Gracie McClendon, @gracelynhopee, decided that the team needed to tweak their training to help them stay healthy. As a senior majoring in movement sciences, she knew that strength training and understanding biomechanics in cheerleading, and how that led to safely and effectively performing routines like building human pyramids, was the best way to keep her teammates off the injured list. As this year’s team captain, she gave herself the assignment to provide that instruction while continuing to build on the program’s success established in national competitions during the past two years. Through captaining the team and her educational program, she also confirmed her career goals — she wanted to help people stay healthy. After the Fall ’25 semester, McClendon became a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. During the Spring ’26 semester, she began teaching an Intro to Fitness class at SRC, which is funded by a grant through the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Nutrition and Women’s Health. McClendon, who is applying for occupational therapy graduate programs, is also personalizing workouts for her teammates. With McLendon's training, focused on strengthening muscles that allow them to handle high-impact routines, the U of I Spirit Squad recently took first place in the College Game Day Fight Song category. As a Vandal, she’s not only back doing what she loves, she’s channeling that experience into her future career goals, with a passion for helping others recover, grow and stay strong. #Classof2026 #Graduation #UniversityofIdaho #GoVandals
Traditional grad pics are a vibe 🙌 Popular grad photo locations: 🕰️ Admin Clock Tower 🌷Entrance sign 💧 Water Tower 🏛️ College building 🗽ASUI Monument Congratulations to our social content creator @ashley_elyse on her accomplishment! #Classof2026 #Graduation #Seniors #UniversityOfIdaho #GoVandals
Dancing our way through the week. 💛🎶 #VandalSpiritFriday
Then and now: College of Education 1970/2026 🌳📚 📸 Photo courtesy of the @uofilibrary archives. #UIdaho #ThenAndNow
Grad Story: From farm fields to forest floors 🌲🎓 Meet Ryann Harrington, a University of Idaho senior whose journey started in Washington agriculture and led her to a future in forestry and wildfire ecology. What began as a trip to a national farm expo turned into a passion for protecting forests, managing fire and leading others along the way. Now, she’s graduating with hands-on experience in everything from mapping timber to working on fire management crews, and already has a role lined up with the Idaho Department of Lands. “I just love being outside… hiking around with my tools and equipment and getting the job done," she said. Through leadership, fieldwork and community, Ryann found her path and proved that sometimes the best journeys start where you least expect them. #VandalGrad #UIdaho #Forestry #WildfireEcology #GoVandals
Science!! Where should we toss it next? 🤔✌️
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Support for every part of your college experience

Access academic advising, tutoring, career services and personal support resources designed to help you succeed in and out of the classroom.

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