University of Idaho

The University of Idaho is a land-grant university formed by the Territorial Legislature of Idaho in 1889, located in Moscow, Idaho. The university opened its doors on October 3, 1892 with an initial class of 40 students. The first graduating class in 1896 contained two men and two women. Today, the university has an enrollment of over 12,000. The university offers 154 degree programs, from agribusiness to zoology, including bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and specialists' degrees. Certificates of completion are offered in 16 areas of study.

Campus

According to the UI Fact Book, the Moscow, Idaho campus is an astonishing 1,585 acres (6.4 km²) including 253 buildings with a replacement value of $812 million, 10 miles (16 km) of streets, 49 acres (198,000 m²) of parking lots, 1.22 miles (2 km) of bike paths, 22 computer labs, 150 acre (607,000 m²) golf course, 80 acres (324,000 m²) of arboreta, and 860 acres (3.5 km²) of farms.

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There are several distinctive areas on campus.

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Idaho Commons

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The Idaho Commons is the heart of campus, with lots of study space, wireless connectivity and many services. You'll find a huge food court, coffee shop, bookstore, copy center, bank and convenience store. The offices of the Associates Students of the University of Idaho, Academics Assistance and Student Support are all located here.

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Student Union Building

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The Student Union Building houses Financial Aid, Admissions, New Student Services, the Registrar's Office, and student meeting rooms. There is also wireless access and a student computer lab. The UI Bookstore is located directly across the street.

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Kibbie-ASUI Activity Center

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UI's multi-purpose "Kibbie Dome" is home to Vandal Athletics and special events. Both football and basketball are played here.

Related Topics:
Football - Basketball

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• 17,000 bleacher seating
• 7,000 basketball arena seating
• 7,500 concert seating

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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This 65 acre (263,000 m²) site features display gardens, ponds and a variety of trees and plants from Asia, Europe and North America.

Related Topics:
Asia - Europe - North America

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Student Recreation Center

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The 85,000 square feet (8,000 m²) Student Recreation Center boasts a 55 foot (17 m) freestanding climbing wall, the tallest at any college in the U.S. A huge weight training area, cardio, jogging track and two full size gyms.

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UI Library

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It is the state's largest library, with more than 2.5 million books, periodicals, government documents and special collections.

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University of Idaho Library

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Hello Walk

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UI's Hello Walk perpetuates a tradition of friendliness that dates from the 1920's. Students today still greet each other with a "hello" on this walkway across the Administration Lawn.

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Administration building

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The collegiate Gothic-style Administration Building with its 80 foot (24 m) clock tower is a UI icon. In addition to many classrooms, the offices of the President and Provost are located here.

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Memorial Gym

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Memorial Gym is another UI icon known for its gargoyles perched along the building's ledges. The original home of Vandal Athletics, the facility is still in use today, with the swim center and physical education buildings adjacent.

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Under the Elms

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Rare Camperdown elms line the walkway between the Music building, Child Development Center and Administration Building. The trees have been on campus for 84 years and are among few of their kind in the Northwest. The Camperdown elm stands out because of its unusual shape. Their weeping branches and knotty trunk are formed by being grafted upwards.

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