Student Resources

Career Services appointments are available to you through your college's career advisor.

You also have access to Handshake, U of I’s state-of-the-art career management database. Access thousands of jobs and internships as well as a range of other services including campus interviewing and resume referrals.

Each college and office at the University of Idaho offers a variety of student resources specific to their programs or services, and all these resources are available to Vandals in Coeur d’Alene.

Check out your specific program or the office you’re working with to be sure you’re aware of everything U of I can offer you in Coeur d’Alene, Moscow or online.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences services 
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences student services
College of Engineering student services
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences services

If you have further questions about support services offered in Coeur d’Alene, contact Ellen Crabtree, U of I Coeur d’Alene Director of Strategic Initiatives, Academics and Student Affairs at ecrabtree@uidaho.edu.

As a half-time or full-time U of I student, you have access to telehealth (online) counseling sessions with the university’s team of social workers and psychologists and initial psychiatric consultations with a psychiatric nurse practitioner, as well as case management assistance. Learn more about U of I clinical services available to you as a student in Coeur d’Alene.

BetterMynd

The University of Idaho provides strong support to students’ mental health through its endorsement of the partnership between the CMHC and BetterMynd. This collaboration enables the CMHC to increase access to counseling services for U of I students enrolled at the Moscow campus, satellite campuses and online programs across and beyond Idaho.
With BetterMynd, students have access to counseling and workshop services at traditional hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) as well as evenings, weekends and university breaks. With a large network of licensed mental health professionals, BetterMynd provides students with the flexibility to select counselors with specialties, demographics, identities, lived experiences or a language that match their preferences.

Learn more about BetterMynd services.

Emergency Resources

If you are in crisis or have an urgent need, please contact one of the following for assistance:

• North Idaho Crisis Center: 208-625-4884
• Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline: 208-398-4357 (call or text)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) call: 1-800-950-6264 or text: 741741

If you are in imminent danger to yourself or others, please call 911.

University of Idaho is committed to providing equal and integrated access for individuals with disabilities to all the academic, social, cultural and recreational programs it offers. U of I Coeur d'Alene also is committed to this same philosophy and will work with every student, faculty and staff member in order to accommodate various needs.

U of I Center for Disability Access and Resources

NIC Disability Support Services

The North Idaho Services Directory contains many resources for needs such as housing, finances, food, health and employment.

The U of I Native American Student Center and NIC’s American Indian Student Center both provide support and resources specifically for tribal students, including extra advising and tribal networking.

The Office of the Dean of Students supports the Vandal Family throughout the state. Apply for assistance through the Bruce & Kathy Pitman Emergency Fund, seek help for a Vandal in distress, understand the Student Code of Conduct, or find a ride home for the holidays. The Dean of Students is here for all in the Vandal Family. 

Learn more about how the Office of the Dean of Students can help.

The safety of our students, faculty and staff is a top priority at U of I Coeur d’Alene. Sign up for Vandal Alerts to receive emergency and closure updates.

Emergency Phone Numbers

• Emergency Help — police/fire: 911
  
• Coeur d'Alene Fire and Ambulance: 208-769-2340
  
• Kootenai Medical Center: 208-666-2000
  
• Kootenai County Crisis Line: 208-664-1443
  
• Rape Crisis Line: 208-661-2522
  
• North Idaho College Campus Security: 208-769-3310

Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

The Idaho State Board of Education requires proof of valid health insurance as a condition of enrollment. This policy is mandatory for all Idaho public universities and colleges and applies to all degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students physically enrolled for classes or completing other required degree work within the state of Idaho.

The health insurance requirement applies to all international students enrolled at the Moscow campus or University of Idaho Centers regardless of degree-seeking status or credit hours.

International students are required to purchase SHIP for themselves and their accompanying dependents, or provide evidence of comparable health insurance coverage that meets or exceeds University of Idaho requirements. International students must complete a separate waiver process through the International Programs Office.

Students who are covered by Medicaid will only be allowed to waive participation in the SHIP if the coverage is provided by the state of Washington or the state of Idaho.

The DeArmond Building, the Hedlund Building and the Harbor Center were all built and arranged with students in mind. You’ll find study spaces, rooms and nooks in each building large enough for groups or private enough for just you. Our partnership with North Idaho College also makes their study spaces available to Vandals – check out the Edminster Student Union Building, Molstead Library or Meyer Health and Sciences Building.

U of I Military and Veteran Services and NIC’s Veteran’s Center have dedicated staff to help with GI Bill® benefits and the transition to civilian life. Thank you for your service.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

The University of Idaho has several academic support and tutoring resources available to all U of I students. Coeur d’Alene students can access the following resources via Zoom, phone and email:

Academic Coaching
Tutoring

Other academic resources offered through the university include the Mathematics Assistance Center Lab and the Writing Center, as well as information and research help through the U of I Library.

U of I Coeur d’Alene students have access to both the University of Idaho Library and NIC’s Molstead Library. Use your Vandal card to check out materials and use services.

Several community libraries are also available to Coeur d’Alene-area students, including the Coeur d’Alene Public Library and libraries in the Community Library Network throughout Kootenai and Shoshone counties. Library memberships are required but free to residents.

Find support through U of I and NIC for writing projects ranging from applications to research publications.

University of Idaho Writing Center
Meet with a U of I tutor virtually or receive written feedback on a draft. Contact the office at writingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6644.

North Idaho College Writing Center
Face-to-face and online appointments are available. Contact the NIC Writing Center at 208-769-3298 or make an appointment online.

Students who plan on enrolling in both NIC and U of I courses in a given semester and who are seeking financial aid through U of I must review our consortium steps and fill out a consortium agreement form each semester.

In addition to grants and loans, scholarships can help offset college expenses. Transfer students are automatically considered for the Go Idaho! Scholarship Program, but there are additional scholarship resources available.

Learn more about scholarships. 

High-quality copy, print and scan services are available at the DeArmond Building for U of I Coeur d’Alene students. The print limit is 15 pages per day per student. The print center in DeArmond is located in the Student Services Center.

The Student Technology Center serves as the primary point of contact for U of I technology assistance statewide. Reach the team at helpdesk@uidaho.edu or 208-885-4357.

All students, faculty and staff have access to U of I Coeur d’Alene’s free, high-speed WiFi through their Vandal login. The AirVandalGold network is available in the DeArmond Building, Hedlund Building and Harbor Center.

Visitors can also access the AirVandalGuest network from the front desk, and NIC also offers free guest Wi-Fi on campus.

A transfer pathway is an officially approved agreement used to assist students in taking the appropriate courses at a community college that will transfer for credit toward a bachelor's degree at University of Idaho. These agreements are designed to help students make a seamless transition when transferring to U of I. View the complete list, including North Idaho College.

The Registrar’s Office is available to help you get through the transfer process from beginning to end. Find answers to questions about your transfer credits, transfer course equivalencies and transfer course evaluation requests. Or reach out directly to transferstudents@uidaho.edu.