Through our Residence Life program, we create a sense of community and prepare you for lifelong learning. By living on our campus, Yotes form strong community bonds and enjoy convenient access to classes, academic resources, personal support services and our vibrant campus life. As residential living is central to the learning environment at The College of Idaho, students live in campus housing for three years (or six semesters).
Our seven residence halls offer a mix of single, double, triple, quad, and suite-style housing. Four of our dorms are traditional corridor-style housing with shared bathrooms and common areas. Three of our dorms are suite-style, which feature 2-5 bedrooms which share a kitchenette. In each of our rooms, you will have a standard (ST) or extra-long (XLT) twin-sized bed, a desk and chair, a dresser, a closet or wardrobe and individual heating/cooling.
Every residence hall has laundry areas, study spaces, kitchens, a community space and all-building WiFi. First-year students are grouped together in a residence hall to best support their transition and development.
The Village Apartments offer juniors and seniors the convenience of being on campus coupled with a more independent living environment. Each unit is two or four bedrooms, and includes a bathroom, a full kitchen, a living room, in-unit laundry, and heating/cooling. The Village is staffed by an apartment manager to provide some programming and to address resident issues.
A first-year student themed living community with floors and shared bathrooms organized by single gender; both single and double room options with standard twin-sized beds; and a maximum capacity of 160 students.
Recently renovated in 2024, Anderson Hall offers gender-inclusive housing and is conveniently located next to the Kathryn Albertson International Center and the J.A. Albertson Activity Center. Andersonians have a short walk to class or to cheer on the Yotes during Volleyball and Basketball seasons.
NOTE: All floor plan sizes are approximate. Room sizes vary from room to room.
Anderson Hall Single Room (PDF)
Anderson Hall Double Room (PDF)

A first-year student themed living community with co-ed floors; shared bathrooms organized by single gender and one all-gender bathroom; single (limited), double and triple room options with standard and extra-long twin-sized beds; and a maximum capacity of 200 students.
Hayman Hall is the largest residence hall on campus. Because of its size, Hayman is home to a dynamic group of students, representing all parts of the world and every area of campus involvement.
Hayman was renovated in 2009, the dorm is co-ed by room and features a variety of community living/learning spaces, a kitchen, and entertainment room. Residents are predominantly housed in double rooms, with a limited number of triple and quad rooms available in themed living communities.
NOTE: All floor plan sizes are approximate. Room sizes vary from room to room.

A community for returning or transfer students with floors and shared bathrooms organized by single gender; all-gender rooms and bathroom available; single (limited), double and triple room options with standard and extra-long twin-sized beds; and a maximum capacity of 150 students.
Simplot Hall, constructed in 1948, was renovated in 2008 and is connected to the College’s dining hall through a breezeway.
NOTE: All floor plan sizes are approximate. Room sizes vary from room to room.
A community for returning or transfer students with 2 or 3 single-room, all-gender suites with one private-use bathroom per suite (with limited double rooms upon request); extra-long twin-sized beds; and a maximum capacity of 57 students.
Finney Hall, named for Julia Finney, one of the College’s founding faculty and administrators, was built in 1910 and renovated as a suite-style community in 2017. At one time housed the dining hall and the chemistry department. It is the oldest dormitory building on campus.
For many years, Finney was an all women’s residence hall and decades of alumni share wonderful stories of the strong friendships they formed while living in Finney. Finney Hall became co-ed by floor in 2003. Finney Hall is centrally located on campus next to Simplot Dining Hall. It is around 20,000 square-feet.

A community for returning or transfer students with each building offering 5 single-room, all-gender suites with two private-use bathrooms per suite; extra-long twin-sized beds; and a maximum capacity of 27 students.
Owyhee and Sawtooth Hall, the newest additions to the College’s residence-life ledger drew national attention as Caldwell company indieDwell retro-fitted decommissioned shipping containers to develop these new rooms. The halls opened to students in time for the Fall 2020 semester. It marks the first time shipping containers have been repurposed for student housing with multiple colleges and universities taking note of the progressive partnership between the College, indieDwell, and NeUdesign Architects.
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The innovative idea also earned media attention across the country, from Seattle to Washington, DC, to Louisville to Dallas, among others.
A community for returning or transfer students with all-gender, double rooms and multiple private-use bathrooms per floor; extra-long twin-sized beds; and a maximum capacity of 75 students.
Voorhees Hall, originally constructed in 1912, completed a renovation in 2017, which added study rooms, a lounge area, updated furnishings, an elevator, and new stairwells. Voorhees uniquely features a bank of private restrooms on each floor, which allows for co-ed and gender-inclusive living spaces.
You can take a self-guided virtual tour of Voorhees Hall by clicking here

The Village Apartments opened in September 2002 and houses up to 60 students. The yellow apartment building has twelve 2-bedroom apartments, while the red building has six 4-bedroom apartments. Each apartment comes completely furnished with a full kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, oven, stove, and refrigerator included), washer and dryer, couch, dining room table and chairs, internet access, and a full bathroom. Each resident has a standard twin bed, desk, dresser, and closet.
As a community for returning or transfer students, the apartments provide students with an opportunity for independent living with the convenience of being on campus. The yellow apartment is affectionately known as “Mustard” while the red apartment building has been dubbed “Ketchup” by students.
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Hear from students about living in Anderson Hall, Hayman Hall and Simplot Hall and life on campus.
Hear from students as they tour Finney Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, which was recently renovated. Previously an all-women’s residence, Finney Hall is now a suite-style dorm that houses up to 57 residents.
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Opened in August 2020, these are the two newest dorms on The College of Idaho campus and are the first dorms in the country to be made from decommissioned shipping containers.
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Recently renovated, Voorhees Hall was originally constructed in 1912. It features double rooms and multiple private-use bathrooms and houses up to 75 residents. Take a tour with our students to explore more.
Explore VoorheesResidence Life at The College of Idaho is truly special. You’ll share meals, laugh through late-night conversations and grow alongside other students who care deeply about their future and yours. Find your place in the YoteFam — request information, apply now or experience life on campus for yourself.