Extracurriculars
Recreational, Social, Extracurricular, and Co-curricular Activities
Idaho Student Union Building; 208-885-2667, Bruce Pitman Center 208-885-4636
Many of the programs and activities at the Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB) and Pitman Center are co-curricular in design, linking students' academic endeavors with out-of-class learning experiences. Students can get involved in numerous functions and activities that meet their personal goals for individual growth and leisure time activity. U of I student organizations in the ISUB and Pitman Center are integral to the planning and implementation of educational, cultural, and recreational activities for the campus.
Idaho Student Union Building
The Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB) is the center of campus life and provides programs, amenities, and services to enhance the educational experience of U of I students, their families, and guests. Located at the heart of campus, the ISUB serves as the crossroads and meeting place for the University of Idaho. Services offered at the ISUB include meeting rooms for nonacademic programs, a variety of student support services, a food court, coffee shop, convenience store, copy service, credit union, ATMs, lounges, and administrative offices. Through various programs and services, the ISUB cultivates and enhances the living and learning experience of students. Our students enjoy the many aspects of the building itself while gathering with friends to study, learn, and socialize with each other in a comfortable atmosphere. For information on the Idaho Student Union Building's activities, call 208-885-CMNS (2667) or 208-885-2233.
The ISUB features a programming space located on the 3rd floor. In this space students can hang out, eat lunch, watch TV, study, and even listen to vinyl records. This space can also be reserved for student club events. For more information, contact the Department of Student Involvement in the Idaho Student Union Building Room 302 or call 208-885-6331.
Bruce Pitman Center
The Bruce Pitman Center, located at Sixth and Deakin Street, is home to Enrollment Services including the Registrar’s Office, Admissions Office, Office of Undergraduate Recruitment, Student Accounts/Cashiers, and Student Financial Aid; Off-Campus Student Employment; Student Media; Sound, Production, and Lighting; International Ballroom; Borah Theater; Center for Disability Access and Resources; and several meeting rooms. Services offered in the Pitman Center include student computer labs, a video center, catering services, an ATM, and lounges. For more information, call 208-885-INFO or 208-885-4636.
Student Organizations
With more than 300 campus-wide organizations, sports clubs, and Greek chapters, students have many choices when it comes to customizing involvement. Catch a glimpse of the options available on campus by attending the Palousafest and browsing the Student Organization Guide to Involvement. Not only is it easy to find a student organization, it's just as simple for a student to start their own. Through resources within the Department of Student Involvement, new organizations can gain recognition, build membership, and apply for funding from the ASUI Activities Board. For more information, visit Engage UIdaho or contact the Student Activities and Leadership Programs Office, located in the Idaho Student Union Building (Room 302), or call 208-885-6331.
Vandal Entertainment
Vandal Entertainment is a student programming board charged with organizing almost all entertainment each year including blockbuster film series, small concerts, coffeehouses, "open mic" nights, comedians, educational speakers, and nationally touring bands. In the process, students gain experience with event planning and marketing.
ASUI - Student Government
ASUI Student Government is dedicated to addressing the needs of undergraduate students and the campus community at large. The Associated Students University of Idaho is an organization that represents the most important element of the university: the students. The ASUI Senate, while acting as a liaison between the undergraduate student population and university administration, plays a very active role in shaping policy. Student senators, who are elected to a two-semester term, are also given the opportunity to work with and learn more about the Idaho State Legislature and the State Board of Education. For those students who have an interest in and want to shape policy in a specific area of campus life, the ASUI features many different boards: academics, activities, civic engagement, student issues, athletics, natural resources and conservation, and the Student Recreation Center. Opportunities are also available for student appointment to university-wide committees. ASUI offices are located in the Idaho Student Union Building on the 3rd floor in Room 301 and can be contacted at 208-885-6331.
Graduate and Professional Student Association
The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) supports and promotes graduate student education and graduate student life at the University of Idaho. This includes creating programs and assisting graduate students during their transition from student life to professional life. GPSA elections are held annually as a commitment to providing a collective voice for graduate students to the university and to the state. GPSA can be reached at 208-885-9446 or gpsa-pres@uidaho.edu.
Outdoor Programs
Looking for an adventure experience? Outdoor Programs offers classes and informal instruction on a multitude of outdoor activities, including backpacking, outdoor medical care, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, avalanche safety, skiing, and other winter sports. Take advantage of the SRC Climbing Center, which includes 6000 square feet of climbing surface and a 55-foot pinnacle. Want to experience the great outdoors, but lack the needed equipment? The Outdoor Rental Center has the most extensive inventory of quality outdoor equipment in the Northwest. From rafts, kayaks, and canoes to skis, climbing gear, and camping equipment, the Outdoor Rental Center is ready to serve students and the Moscow community with their outdoor needs. The Outdoor Program, the Outdoor Rental Center, and the Climbing Center are located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC). For information, call the Outdoor Program 208-885-6810 or Rental Center 208-885-6170 or visit the Outdoor Program website.
Recreational facilities
Located on the Moscow campus, the recreational facilities include the Student Recreation Center with approximately 85,000 square feet devoted to student health and recreation. It includes a climbing wall with a 55-foot pinnacle, fitness equipment, an indoor jogging track, two full-size gyms, a multi-purpose court, group fitness multi-purpose/aerobic rooms, locker rooms, and a social lounge. Additional recreation facilities include the P1FCU-Kibbie Activity Center, the ICCU Arena, the Swim Center, an 18-hole golf course, and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts.
Student Media
In Student Media, students utilize real-world technology in the various productions of the student newspaper, yearbook, FM radio, and advertising. The Argonaut, gives students the chance to gain real-world experience in media writing, computer graphics, photography, advertising, marketing, and business management. Editors, paginators, reporters, and advertising representatives have the opportunity to work with the newest technological equipment to create a product comparable to many commercial newspapers. KUOI-89.3 FM, the student-run campus radio station, provides a free-form alternative to other media in the Moscow-Pullman area. Students have the opportunity to serve as on-air announcers, music and programming directors, and station manager. All student media organizations are housed on the 3rd floor of the Pitman Center and can be contacted at 208-885-7825.
Student Sustainability Cooperative (SSC)
Located on the 3rd floor of the ISUB within the DSI suite, the SSC develops and implements sustainability themed programs and educational outreaches for the entirety of campus. SSC also manages a sustainable grant process to fund students' sustainability improvement ideas to our beautiful campus. For more information, contact ssc@uidaho.edu.
Religious Activities
The university is served by three campus religious centers: Campus Christian Center (corner of University and Elm); LDS Institute of Religion (902 Deakin); and St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Center (corner of Sixth and Deakin). These centers provide opportunities for the study and practice of religion as well as resources in counseling and guidance. In addition, all of Moscow's churches provide opportunities for religious development for students.