Non-traditional and transfer students have a variety of options when it comes to living on or off the University of Idaho campus.
Nicole Tong | Argonaut
The Grove is one of the University of Idaho’s non-traditional housing options. It is located on the southeast side of campus and includes a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities. One of these is full resort-style pool access.
Living in the Residence Halls or a Greek house is great for social integration and campus accessibility, though non-traditional and transfer students might have already experienced the dorm or Greek life and are looking for something more independent — something more suitable for a maturing adult.
For married couples, single parents or students over the age of 25, accessibility to campus is important, but fraternities, sororities and dorms are generally out of the question. UI offers several on-campus housing options for students such as these.
South Hill Apartments
The South Hill Apartments are a two-story, townhouse style residence available to non-traditional students and law students. The apartments range from one to three bedrooms and are located on the southeast side of campus near Blake House and Mary E. Forney Hall.
The apartments are smoke-free and provide high-speed Internet. A kitchen with a refrigerator and stove are also provided in the apartment, but residents do pay for heating and electricity. South Hill Apartments have the benefit of private parking with the purchase of a green parking permit.
An additional benefit for law students attending UI, they can live in a section of South Hill Apartment, “Law Cluster,” which offers a supportive community for law students.
For couples with children or single parents, there are five safe play areas and large green spaces for kids to get exercise and fresh air.
Prices for the South Hill Apartments range from $3,114 per semester to $4,098 per semester, depending on how many bedrooms are in the apartment and if the resident is on a 12-month agreement or less than a 12-month agreement.
South Hill Vista Apartments
The South Hill Vista Apartments are similar to the South Hill Apartments but offer apartments ranging from two, three and four bedrooms — especially convenient for families consisting of parents as full-time students.
Prices for the South Hill Vista Apartments range from $3,708 per semester to $4,902 per semester, depending on bedroom count and lease agreement.
Elmwood Apartments
The Elmwood Apartments offer residency to full-time students who are 19 or older, inviting married couples or roommates meeting the right apartment for their age criteria.
These apartments offer single-story one bedroom apartments or loft-style apartments with two bedrooms.
The campus is easily accessible from the Elmwood Apartments as they are located on Greek Row right next to the Student Union Building — making most campus locations just a 5-minute walking distance.
Internet is included, a kitchenette is provided and residents pay for heating and electricity charges.
Prices for the Elmwood Apartments range from $3,528 per semester to $4,830 per semester, depending on bedroom count and 12-month or less lease agreement.
Off-campus housing options
While there are many benefits living on campus, for students who want to be able to escape from the campus atmosphere, there are off-campus living options as well.
Palouse Properties, Creekside Properties, Hills Rental Properties, Apartment Rentals Inc. and Welcome Home Property Management offer a variety of options for apartment living in Moscow, and most of it is a convenient walking distance from campus if students don’t want to put out the money for a parking permit.
The Grove is another popular apartment living community for college students who want to do more than simply live in an apartment. The Grove at Moscow is one branch of many college-centered living communities located throughout the United States.
“(The apartments) are fully furnished with Internet and cable, all inclusive,” said Da’Tay Norfleet, a representative from the Grove. “(It’s) a pretty open community if you like hanging out with a lot of our residents. It’s a fun little living place.”
The Grove lifestyle includes community events such as taco nights, beach volleyball tournaments, blood drives, volunteer opportunities and other activities. It has indoor amenities like a full coffee bar, 24-hour fitness center, tanning beds, a library, flat screen TVs and a game room with air hockey, a pool table and darts. Outdoor amenities include sand volleyball, a basketball court, a pool, a fire pit and grilling area.
Whether choosing to live on-campus for easy accessibility or taking the off-campus route to have some space from school, non-traditional and transfer students can make Moscow their home without having to relive the dorm life.
Emily Vaartstra can be reached at [email protected]
More information: Check out uidaho.edu/universityhousing for more information on living options and costs as well as learning about the benefits of living on campus