Housing Information for New Students
Idaho State University encourages all new international students to live on campus at least for the first year in order to ease the transition into a new culture, academic system and living environment. Be aware that the housing contract is for an entire academic year (2 semesters)
On campus housing will give you an opportunity to live in a community of students from all over Idaho, the United States, and the world.
Residence Halls are best suited for new freshmen (first year students) and sophomores (second year students) at ISU. Residence Hall living offers a strong community atmosphere, student interaction through educational, social, and cultural programming.
On campus apartments are available for older students, married students or graduate students.
UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN COSTS 2009-2010
* Note: The following rates are subject to change for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Charges for Residence Halls and Apartments include:
- All utilities (water, sewer, gas, electricity)
- Local telephone service
- Basic television cable
A deposit of $150.00 is necessary in order to process and complete the application process. Total payment for residence halls is required at the time of check-in.
Single Student Housing: (Residence Halls and Apartments)
Residence Halls* : (Dyer, Owen, Redfield, Nichols, and Turner Hall)
Double Room rate: (per semester) $1175.00
Private Room rate: (as space permits) (per semester) $1565.00
Rendezvous Center Rate: (suite style living) (per semester) $1675.00
Meal Plans*: (All you can eat meals and declining balance options)
Plan 1: 195 Meals & $350 Flex Money (per semester) $1475.00
Plan 2: 115 Meals & $650 Flex Money (per semester) $1350.00
Plan 3: 175 Meals & $250 Flex Money (per semester) $1350.00
Plan 4: 90 Meals & $575 Flex Money (per semester) $1250.00
Plan UPC: (only for Juniors & Seniors): 50 Meals & $350 Flex Money (per semester) $1250.00
Single Student Apartments* :
(sophomore level students and above, nontraditional students, or on-campus transfers only)
University Courts: 1 Bedroom $475.00
West Campus: 1 Bedroom $495.00
West Campus: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath: double occupancy (per person) $290.00
West Campus: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath: double occupancy (per person) $310.00
Bengal Studios: Single Studio with Bath (no kitchen) $365.00
Bengal Studios: Single Studio with Bath (no kitchen) $400.00
Schubert Heights: Single studio (with kitchen) $400.00
Schubert Heights: double occupancy (per person) $240.00
Married Student Housing*: (no children)
Pulling Courts: 1 Bedroom, unfurnished $475.00
McIntosh Manor: 1 Bedroom, furnished or unfurnished $475.00
McIntosh Manor: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, furnished or unfurnished $560.00
Family Housing*: (married or single students with children)
Ridge Crest: 2 Bedroom Townhouse, 1 Bath, unfurnished $590.00
* These rates reflect the 2009-2010 academic year rates. Rates are tentative until approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. Each rate shown for the residence halls is a semester charge. Each rate for the apartments is a monthly charge.
University Housing Department, 921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8083, Pocatello, ID 83209, www.isu.edu/housing , e-mail reslife@isu.edu , Phone: (208) 282-2120, Fax: (208) 282-3786
RESIDENCE HALLS:
A Meal Plan or Munch Money is mandatory for Residence Hall residents. Prices are per semester. Some plans offer meals and munch money. More information about the meal plans can be found on the ISU Housing Web Site: http://isu.edu/housing
Munch money can be used as “cash” at the Dining Hall and in the Student Union Building and Rendezvous Food Court. It can only be used at these three sites. Munch money cannot be carried over to the next semester if it is unused. It will be lost.
HOUSING AND MEAL PLANS DURING VACATION PERIODS
During Thanksgiving break (in November), Winter break (in December) and Spring break (in March) the residence halls remain open, but there is no meal service provided. Students who are enrolled in summer classes may arrange for summer housing. All summer housing incurs an additional cost. There is no meal plan during the summer break.
- If students arrive before on campus housing has opened for the semester, the student will be able to check in early with advance notice. Idaho State University must have at least two weeks notice to plan for early arrivals who wish to stay in campus housing. The nightly cost for early housing is approximately $15/night. Students who do not sign a housing contract by the official opening date are not allowed to remain in campus housing past the official opening date.
If you do not hear from the Housing Department within 5 days of an inquiry, contact the International Programs Office at 208-282-4320 or send an email to ipomail@isu.edu .