University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

D
Score: 475/1400
6,861
Undergraduate students
76%
Retention rate
$8,396
Annual tuition
0.22
Diversity Index
Data submitted by: Anonymous (3x)
Medium Campus
Medium Campus
public
Public University
Rural Campus
Rural Campus
Four-Year College
Four-Year College
West Region
(Neo)Liberal Campus
(Neo)Liberal Campus
Sports Culture
Sports Culture
Quiet Campus
Quiet Campus
Graduate Students Not Unionized
Graduate Students Not Unionized

Description

University of Idaho scores higher than its peers on many of our metrics, and this is reflected in the comments we received from students at U of I. One students tells us, "I have Crohn’s disease, arthritis, asthma, and ADHD/anxiety. So far, U of I’s been alright. It can be better in places, but every multi-level building has an elevator and a ramp for access by wheelchair or cane and I’ve been accepted by those around me." Another student tells us, "They're slowly improving how accessible they are," though digital accessibility can be improved. In addition, the campus' hilly terrain might be difficult for disabled students to navigate. "I do believe they offer some mobility vans, however," another student says.

Wait times for appointments at the Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) can be several months for ADHD testing, and several weeks for psychological counseling. One student told us that at the start of the fall semester in 2021, CTC was not taking in any new patients.

The Raven Scholars Program, "an individualized, supported-transition program for University of Idaho students on the Autism Spectrum," was also recommended. "They do not require formal diagnosis, just that you self-identify as having ASD."

Are all campus buildings physically accessible to students who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids?

NO

One student reports, "Building accessibility spotty. Library / Idaho Student Union Building / Renfrew (main classroom area) are great."

Another student says, "Their residence hall accommodations aren’t great. I live on the fifth floor as per my single room accommodation and the elevator goes out regularly."

Are class session recordings readily available for lecture courses?

NO

A student says, "Recordings are available if you go through the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR)." However, another student clarifies that it's audio recordings only. "No Panopto or Kaltura."

Another student tells us, "I have taken several classes that were in-person exclusively, and that made it very difficult when experiencing days where I couldn't make it onto campus due to mental health issues, weather or other conflicts. Some offered zoom sessions, but not recordings."

Are students required to provide documentation of disability to qualify for receiving initial accommodations?

NO

According to one student, accommodations can be provided for two semesters without documentation. We corroborated this information with a staff member at CDAR, who said that the primary reason for the grace period is because the wait time to get an Autism/ADHD evaluation can be several months. However, the CTC also offers in-house assessments, which have reduced the wait times. For psych disabilities, there is still a grace period, but "students have to demonstrate that they are in treatment and require accommodation."

Is there required diversity and inclusivity training for faculty/staff/and students, and does training include recognition of neurodivergence and disability?

YES

A student says, "Yes, there is required diversity training and it does include disability and neurodivergence (source: I completed it myself as a student employee)."

Another student says, "For students no, for staff yes, I worked as an SI-PASS leader and we did have mandatory diversity training, but there was little emphasis on disability, it was more so about culture and lgbtq issues. I do believe there was a slide or two, but nothing extensive."

What types of student-run peer support groups exist on campus?

Disability Cultural Center

NO

Mutual Aid Networks

NO

Peer Support Groups

NO

Other

NO

Have you experienced ableism, discrimination, or witnessed stigmatizing language?

YES

Are police involved in responding to student mental health crises?

YES

Does your college have a Student of Concern reporting page?

Yes (Allows anonymous reporting)

https://www.uidaho.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/vandalcare

Clery Report data: Number of sexual assaults reported on campus per thousand students.

1

*2021 data

Has the college published an official statement in support of racial justice movements?
Black Lives Matter Logo

Support for Black Lives Matter

YES

Support for Land Back

NO

The Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, issued a clear statement in support of BLM: "As dean, I join President Green in affirming that black lives matter."

Does your college offer a Disability Studies curriculum?

NO

Does your college offer a course on Critical Theory?

YES

ENGL 310 Critical Theory

Does the college engage in morally questionable research?

Animal Experimentation

YES

Cure Autism

NO

Other

YES

NAGPRA: The University of Idaho, Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology still holds the remains of 8 Native Americans.