All Residence Halls Open for Spring Semester
Access to students living in the residence halls will be restored at noon Jan. 11. Students living in the Living Learning Communities (LLC's) will have access during Winter Break.
University Location: Housing & Residence Life - Main Campus. Housing area: McConnell. North Campus Communities. Tower. Wallace.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Returning/Transfer Students Housing Application Opens
When applying for housing, please: Update contact information , Pay $100 non-refundable application fee, if applicable , Look for a roommate , Complete or update your student profile, Priority applications end Feb. 20.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. On-Campus Apartments Intent to Vacate Window Opens
If you are not planning to live in your apartment after the end of your current agreement, please complete and return an Intent to Vacate form. As a reminder, an Intent to Vacate form must be submitted 60 days prior to your check out date to avoid a $100 fee.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Thursday, April 30, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. On-Campus Apartments Apartment Renewal Window Opens
If you are continuing as a registered full-time student/employee, you may request to renew your agreement to continue living in the oncampus apartments during this timeframe.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Thursday, April 30, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Freshman Specialized Community Selection Notification
Pick your desired community based on your major or intended program of study. Students who do not qualify for the community will be prompted to choose another option.
Specialized community room selection timeslots will be emailed on Feb. 19 to students who applied on or before the Feb. 18 priority deadline. Students are ONLY able to access room selection after their assigned room selection timeslot begins.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Returning / Transfer Students Housing Priority Application closes
Complete phase one of the application by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Friday, Feb. 20 to be eligible for general room selection.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Friday, February 20, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Returning / Transfer Students Room Selection Time slot Notifications
Room selection timeslots will be emailed on Feb. 24 to students who completed phase one of their application by the Feb. 20 deadline. Students are ONLY able to access room selection during or after the start of their assigned room selection timeslot.
Important Note: Timeslots will be assigned randomly, without consideration of the date of completion of the housing application.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Freshman Specialized Community Room Selection
Specialized Community Room Selection Feb. 25
Review your student email for your specific timeslot assignment. Students are ONLY able to access room selection during or after the start of their assigned room selection timeslot. Please do not log into the housing application before your assigned timeslot.
General Room Selection
If you applied after Feb. 18 you can select your room anytime on or after March 20.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Returning / Transfer Students General Room Selection Begins
Room Selection March 3-5
Review your email for specific timeslot assignments. Applicants can only log into the application during or after the start of their assigned room selection timeslot.
Please do not log into the Housing Application before your assigned timeslot. Open Room Selection
If you applied after Feb. 20 you will have the option to select your room on or after March 6 once the first room selection period has ended.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – Thursday, March 5, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Returning / Transfer Students Open Room Selection begins
Open Room Selection
If you applied after Feb. 20 you will have the option to select your room on or after March 6 once the first room selection period has ended.
Remember to log back into the housing portal to review and sign the housing agreement, select your meal plan, pick your check-in timeslot and review your housing assignment information. Be sure to push the complete button at the end of the application.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Friday, March 6, 2026 – Monday, June 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Freshman Students: Priority Room Selection Notification
Room selection timeslots will be emailed on March 10 to students who applied on or before the Feb. 18 priority deadline. Students are ONLY able to access room selection after their assigned room selection timeslot begins.
Priority Room Selection March 17-19
Review your student email for your specific timeslot assignment. Students are ONLY able to access room selection during or after the start of their assigned room selection timeslot. Please do not log into the housing application before your assigned timeslot.
General Room Selection
If you applied after Feb. 18, you can select your room anytime on or after March 20.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. On-Campus Apartments Application Opens
The apartment application will be available to admitted students and full-time U of I employees. The opening of the application will be dependent upon apartment availability.
Interested applicants should follow the steps outlined in the housing application during this time, which allows you to choose your preference for apartment type(s) and size.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – Thursday, April 30, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Freshman Students: Priority Room Selection Begins
Priority Room Selection March 17-19
Review your student email for your specific timeslot assignment. Students are ONLY able to access room selection during or after the start of their assigned room selection timeslot. Please do not log into the housing application before your assigned timeslot.
General Room Selection
If you applied after Feb. 18 you can select your room anytime on or after March 20.
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Thursday, March 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Freshman Students: General Room Selection Begins & Room Self Selection Open
General Room Selection
If you applied after Feb. 18, you can select your room anytime on or after March 20.
Finding a roommate
When filling out the housing application, you’ll be able to complete a personal profile. You’ll answer questions about study habits, social preferences and sleep patterns. During room selection, you can view other applicants profiles and compare answers to help find a compatible roommate.
Creating a roommate group
During the first phase of the housing application, you can browse profiles of other applicants and connect with potential roommates. Depending on the residence hall, you can form roommate groups of 2–5 people, making the room selection process smoother.
Choosing the same room
If you have not created a roommate group during phase one, you can still choose to live with another student by selecting the same available space when room selection opens. There is no requirement to form a roommate group beforehand—you simply need to coordinate and select the same room or suite as…
Participate Online: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing-dining/apply-for-housing. Housing area: Wallace. Tower. North Campus Communities. McConnell. Living Learning Communities.
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Monday, June 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.