GSSP international students at the Univeristy of Idaho Golf Course

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 meaningful friendships.

Find your campus home

Housing and Residence Life dorm rooms with students.

Housing and residence life

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

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Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek Bid Day

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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Welcome Week event Palousafest

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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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 get involved and build excitement for Vandal athletics.

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Campus 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 spaces that foster belonging and offer support.

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Connect on Instagram

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Grumpy Joe has taken over Instagram for the day and has bold answers ready for anyone brave enough comment below and ask. 🤔😠
The best fight song, played by the best marching band. Happy March fourth, Vandals! @vandalmarchingband #MarchingBandDay #MarchingBand #UIdaho #College
Leadership. Growth. Purpose. From growing up overseas to leading the @uidahoarmyrotc Chrisman Battalion, Sophia Fischer has lived a journey defined by resilience, commitment, and service. As a senior majoring in history and psychology, with a minor German, military science and pre-heal professions, in she’s not only mastered her academics, she’s emerged as a strong leader through U of I’s Army ROTC program. Balancing long days of training with the demands of school, Sophia has learned what it truly means to lead with integrity, build strong teams and never back down from a challenge. She’ll graduate this spring and commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, stepping into a role shaped by determination and heart. “My favorite part of ROTC has been the people and our shared experiences — long days, early mornings and tough training create strong bonds and lasting friendships,” she said - that’s the kind of Vandal leadership we’re proud to celebrate #GoVandals #ROTC #UIdaho #Leadership #FutureOfficer
Snow show at UIdaho. #MostBeautifulCampus #UniversityOfIdaho #Winter
Senior smiles with championship confetti! 🥳✌️
Career Fair isn't just for upperclassmen. Take a chance, collect all the free pens, ask the questions. #universityofidaho #careergoals #college
Okay, but can we talk about the retro Vandal gear for a minute? ❤️🔥 #VandalSpiritFriday #RetroDay #College
Alexis Biasotti does research in the Milk for Infant, Mind and Immunity (MIMI) Laboratory at the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID on March 26, 2025. She is an undergraduate pre-vet student, majoring in Animal and Veterinary Science, and has been in the Chen Lab since her freshman year because she was immediately drawn to the Piglet Intervention Center (PInC). Alexis has contributed significantly ranging from animal husbandry, lab maintenance, to growing cell culture for experiments. She completed one project comparing systemic inflammatory response between piglets fed human milk vs. infant formula. Alexis is now working on optimizing growing conditions for human enteroids.

Dive into research

Explore hands-on opportunities to work with faculty, discover new ideas and make real-world impacts.

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