University Square

First Year Students

Discover University Square

The four buildings that make up University Square surround a grassy courtyard on the west end of campus. With all the conveniences of home, you can live a more independent lifestyle in these residence halls. You’re just a short walk away from classes, Julia Davis Park and downtown Boise.

Watch the following video for an inside look at University Square from current student Hailey. Closed captions and a video transcript are available.

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Academic Year Rates

Your housing cost depends on the type of room you choose and your meal plan. The rates listed here are based on a full academic year, which begins in August and ends in May.

Proposed Academic Year Rates 2025-2026

Residence	Room Type	Bathroom Type	Room Cost	Meal Plan*	Academic Year Total
University Square	Single	Suite	$9,200	$5,700	$14,900
University Square	Double	Suite	$8,000	$5,700	$13,700

Academic Year Rates 2024-2025

Residence	Room Type	Bathroom Type	Room Cost	Dining Plan*	Academic Year Total
University Square	Single	Suite	$8,900	$5,434	$14,334
University Square	Double	Suite	$7,700	$5,434	$13,134

*All traditional age first-year students living on campus are required to have a Weekly Dining Plan for the duration of their first academic year, regardless of their room assignment location. For the purpose of this web page, the meal plan rate is for the Trailblazer Plan, recommended as it is the best value for students. Dining plan prices shown do not include the 6% sales tax. (02/14/2024)

Amenities

Furnished Bedrooms
Kitchen in Unit
Furnished Lounges
Laundry in Unit
WiFi
BBQ grills

Room Dimensions

Please note that room dimensions may vary

–	Single Room	Double Room
Bed Size	37.5″ x 73″	37.5″ x 73″
Windows	35″ x 60″	35″ x 60″
Bed Heights	36″	36″
Bedroom Sizes	9’3″ x 11’5″	10′ x 13’2″
Desk Size	42″ x 24″	42″ x 24″
Closet	45″ x 26″	62″ x 83″
Dresser	24″ x 31.5″ x 30″	24″ x 31.5″ x 30″
Dresser Drawers	20″ x 28″ x 8″	20″ x 28″ x 8″
Kitchen & Common Room	11’8″ x 24′	11’8″ x 24′
Fridge Size	32″ x 65″	32″ x 65″
Cabinets	28″ x 19″	28″ x 19″
Couch Size	83″	83″
Common Room Closet	41″	41″
Kitchen Table	36″	36″
Coffee Table	48″ x 22″	48″ x 22″
Side Table	16″ x 24″	16″ x 24″
Bathroom Size	57″ x 115″	57″ x 115″
Shower Curtain Height	6′	6′
Bathroom Counter	33″ x 21″	33″ x 21″
Bathroom Sink	20″ x 20″	20″ x 20″

Bed heights can be adjusted in this dorm

Featured Communities

First Year Residential Engagement Program

Floor Plan

Please note: Floor plans are intended for illustrative purposes only. There are variations of dimension, layout and amenities within each community.

1) Double Bedroom: 10’8″ x 14′
2) Single Bedroom: 9′ x 12′
3) Living Room/Kitchen: 13′ x 24′

Video Tours

Bronco Cribs

This Bronco Cribs tour of a University Square double room gives you an in-depth look into the room’s features and amenities, plus some helpful tips from a current resident. A video transcript is available.

360 Video Tour

This 360 tour of a double room in University Square lets you explore the space for yourself. To start the tour, select the play button and drag the screen left, right, up or down to look around the room.

360 Video Of University Square (Single Room)

Instructions:

Press the play button.
Drag the screen to look around the room.

The video gives a 360 view of a University Square single room unit and contains no spoken audio.