Housing

Housing for Campus Students

For latest updates, see The Housing & Student Living Website.

• For questions concerning:
  • Centre Square contracts, please contact either Centre Square or the BYU-I Housing Office at (208) 496-9220.
  • University Village contracts, please contact University Village at (208) 496-9285.
  • Both can be contacted by email at housing@byui.edu.
• For questions about off-campus housing contracts, please work directly with your housing manager.
• If you leave your approved housing, please be sure to also update your address on the Profile tab at my.byui.edu.

FAQ

• What does it mean for housing to be BYU-I Approved?
  • BYU-Idaho Apartment Living Standards exist to preserve the integrity of the university and ensure the physical safety and spiritual well-being of each student.
  • The Standards explicitly include tenets live by the Honor Code and principles and guidelines found in For the Strength of Youth.
  • To consult the different sections of the apartment living standards please visit Apartment Living Standards.
• Do I have to live in BYU-I approved housing while in school?
  • All students under the age of 27 must live in approved housing unless they live at home with their parents. Only enrolled BYU-Idaho students admitted to a track may live in approved housing. Pathway and Continuing Education students are not eligible for approved housing. For more information on student housing and living, please refer to New Students. You can also refer to Approved Housing Exceptions for possible exceptions to these rules.
• What are my options and how do I found housing as a student in Rexburg?
  • For possible options regarding housing, see Approved Housing Complexes.
• What is Centre Square?
  • Centre Square is the only approved housing complex owned and operated by BYU-Idaho, consisting of two women’s buildings and one men’s building.
    • Offers functional and spacious 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments.
    • There is also over an acre of green space for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
  • To schedule a tour or see more information, please visit Centre Square.
• What is University Village?
  • University Village is University-owned married student housing.
  • To see more information on apartment features as well as floor plans and prices, please consult University Village.
• If I'm not taking in-person BYU-I courses, am I allowed to still live in Centre Square housing during my flex track?
  • During your flex semester you are still considered as a BYU-I active student and yes you can still live at the Center Square.
  • Students must be admitted to BYU-I to be able to live in approved housing. For example, students with an admissions status of "No-show" or "Alumni" are not allowed to live in approved housing
• How do I know which apartment number I am assigned to, as well as my roommates' names and contact information? 
  • Please reach out to your housing manager for the information you are looking for. Generally, you can find their contact information on your apartment's website
• Can I personally choose my roommates?
  • Please reach out to your building manager on how you can do this for the specific place you will be living. 
• Can I live with my family members while attending BYU-I? 
  • To see if you may qualify for an exception, please visit the following page and choose the option that best describes your situation. Carefully review the university policies regarding such exceptions at Approved Housing Exceptions.
• When should I apply for housing?
  • ​​​​​​​For the Fall semester we recommend looking about 4 months in advance for housing however. Winter and Spring semester tend to have more openings, but we encourage you to begin looking as soon as you can! 
• When can I move into my dorm?
  • See Academic Deadlines for the current and future semesters' move-in days!
• What if I am unhappy with my roommates? 
  • For guidance and advice please see the Student Living website.