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 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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The Outdoor Program hosts the Monster Match climbing competition at the Climbing Center in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) on Friday, October 31, 2025.

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
Shenandoah performs at the Summer Country Showdown music festival at ICCU Arena on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

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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@uidaho
President Scott Green to retire June 30, 2027. “As a loyal alumnus of the University of Idaho, I am grateful to have served this institution in a way I never could have imagined when I first arrived on campus as a student,” Green said. “To be entrusted with the presidency of my alma mater has been the honor of my professional life.” Green will conclude his tenure after eight years at the helm, making him the longest-serving president since Richard Gibb, who was president when Green was a student at U of I. Green returned to his alma mater in 2019 to face a budget deficit that nearly led to insolvency. He quickly implemented budget cuts and restructured operations to end deficit spending. The university, and the world, endured the COVID-19 pandemic, from which the university emerged stronger, enjoying several years of enrollment growth. Green led with compassion and strength after a capital crime tested the limits of the community. During his tenure, the university achieved Carnegie R1 research status, joining just 4% of universities nationally in this top research tier. Facility upgrades from Parma to Rinker Rock Creek Ranch, including the nation's largest research dairy, complemented on-campus upgrades in housing, streets and construction of the ICCU Arena. U of I has also been recognized as a national Best Value University by U.S. News & World Report for seven years, acknowledging the incredible benefit a U of I education is to its students. “Through our challenges and our successes, we never lost sight of our commitment to students — to provide them with the experience and training to be successful,” he said. In his announcement, Green highlighted the university’s strategic plan and clear path ahead. He also assured the community that he is committed to his role. “This does not mean I am walking away. Instead, it means I am doubling down,” he said. “Being a Vandal is part of who I am. This university has shaped my life, my career and my family.” The Idaho State Board of Education will lead a search in the coming months with the goal of announcing the next president in Spring 2027. #GoVandals
Social media team runs a tight ship. 🚦✌️ Vandal Social Media Team decided campus traffic needed some help. It did not. So naturally, they still showed up. #college #collegestudent #campus #idaho
Then & now: Students on Hello Walk 1985/2026 📸 Photo courtesy of @uofilibrary archives #ThenAndNow #UIdaho
Are you ready for it? ✌️🌭 #TailgateDay
190-ish hours till we're back in the Dome...not that we are counting. ✌️⬆️⏳ #VandalSpiritFriday #GoVandals #CollegeFootball
Now THAT’S how you start a semester. 🤠🎶✌️ Student vlogger Katelyn takes us along for a night at the Dustin Lynch concert at the University of Idaho, featuring Country Night, Adrien Nunez and Dustin Lynch.
"Came a tribe from the North, brave and bold, bearing banners of Silver and Gold." 💛🩶 #CollegeColors #CollegeColorsDay #UIdaho #GoVandals
University of Idaho University Communications and Marketing Roadpiece photoshoot showcasing an inclusive student body at U of I.

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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