🏠 Boise State University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Boise State University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at Boise State University

Boise State uses a priority-deadline model rather than a pure lottery. First-year students who apply by May 1 and returning students who apply by March 13 are split into two equal groups (Blue and Orange) and each group self-selects rooms during a designated week in June, with Honors and Living Learning Program students selecting first. Applications received after the priority deadline are processed on a space-available basis starting June 22.

All applicants must electronically sign a license agreement, pay a $100 nonrefundable fee, complete a roommate-profile questionnaire, and enroll in renters insurance before their application is considered complete.

As of May 14, 2026

📍 Location

Boise, ID

🏛️ College Type

Public Research University

👥 Enrollment

26,000 total students

🏠 Housing

18 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Towers Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Chaffee Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Driscoll Hall 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Syringa Village 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Keiser Hall 0
Morrison Hall 0
Taylor Hall 0
University Square 0
Syringa Hall 0
Honors College Hall 0
Lincoln Townhomes 0
University Suites 0
The Osprey 0
Lincoln Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
University Place 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Selland Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Sawtooth Hall 0
University Manor 0

🔗 More Resources

🔗 Apply for Housing

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🔗 Housing Portal (StarRez)

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🔗 First-Year Application FAQ

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🔗 Sophomore & Above Application FAQ

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Boise State University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

🔍 Filter by Amenity

Looking for something specific? Browse Boise State University dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female