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U of I Centers
Statewide Impact

The University of Idaho's multi-campus approach ensures that students across the state have access to quality education and diverse opportunities.

Whether in Moscow, Boise, Coeur d'Alene or beyond, the spirit of the Vandals community remains strong.


Boise Center

The University of Idaho Boise provides access to all University of Idaho resources to southwest Idaho. U of I Boise is focused on community impact, regional economic development and supporting university growth, as well as having an engaged university campus with a climate of inclusion for employees throughout its regions of responsibility.

Coeur d'Alene Center

The University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene advances the University’s mission by expanding educational opportunities across North Idaho, fostering innovation that supports local businesses and the regional economy, promoting meaningful research throughout the area, and strengthening the connection between North Idaho and the University of Idaho.

Idaho Falls Center

At the Idaho Falls campus, our core mission is engineering, science, technology and related disciplines. 
Participating Groups
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Athletics Homecoming, Alumni & UIRA Programming Arboretum College of Art and Architecture Student Scholarships College of Business and Economics Department of Student Involvement Education Abroad, International Programs Military & Veteran Student Services Building Children's Center Lionel Hampton School of Music College of Education, Health and Human Sciences College of Engineering Fraternity & Sorority Life U of I Centers Honors Program Student Affairs-Dean of Students College of Law College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Library McClure Center College of Natural Resources President's Excellence Fund Vandals First Program Raven Scholars Program Vandal Club Sport Teams College of Science Vandal Marching Band School of Health and Medical Professions
$2,500
Vandal Legacy Scholarship Challenge
Help build the Vandal Legacy Scholarship one rung at a time. When Vandals reach 150 gifts, a generous donor will unlock a total of $25,000 to support future generations of Vandals. Every gift helps the Honors College at University of Idaho get closer to their goal.
25 Gift Goal
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$1,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
For every 100 gifts made during Vandal Giving Day, $1,000 will be unlocked to Vandal Promise Scholarships, up to $10,000, thanks to our partners at Idaho Central Credit Union.
100 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Every gift counts—and now, every 500 gift unlocks an additional $5,000, up to $25,000 in bonus funds! The more Vandals who give, the more we unlock to support students, programs, and initiatives across the University of Idaho.
500 Gift Goal
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$500
The 1889 Challenge
The 1,889 gift receives an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1,889 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
Leader of Ambassadors
The 10 ambassadors who inspire the most number of gifts throughout Vandal Giving Day 2026 will receive a $350 bonus to award to the fund of their choice!
Vandal Giving Day Ambassadors (158)
Event
Find Joe Vandal
There are 20 hidden Joe Vandals around campus. If you find one please bring it to the ASUI Lounge in the Idaho Student Union Building. You get to designate $100 to the fund of your choice.
Event
Payroll Deducation Bonus Challenge
Every new payroll deduction on April 7 and 8 will be automatically entered into a drawing for four $250 bonuses to the fund of their choice. Three bonuses each day will be awarded.
$50
First Time Donor Challenge
If you are an alumni or current student who has never before made a gift to University of Idaho, please consider making your first give today! Your gift of at least $10 (to any fund on Vandal Giving Day) will be matched with a $50 donation to the Vandal Food Pantry.
$10 Goal
Starts in
$500
Early Bird Challenge
Whoever makes the first gift on April 7 will earn an additional $500 to the fund of their choice!
1 Gift Goal
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$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
The 250th gift from a faculty/staff member will win a $500 bonus for the fund of their choice!
250 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
Kick Off Challenge
The top three funds that receives the most gifts in the first 10 hours on April 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 donation!
Kick Off Challenge (158)
Event
Procrastinator Award
The last gift to Vandal Giving Day receives an additional $500 bonus to the fund of their choice.
Event
Vandal Trivia
We're posting five trivia questions on X (formerly Twitter) and the first person to answer correctly gets to direct $100 to the fund of their choice. Be sure to follow @UIdahoAlumni to join in the fun.
Event
Sip & Select Challenge
We want to give our colleges some Vandal Giving Day love! Enter the Vandal Giving Day College Challenge. The college with the most votes at the Sip Station on Campus earns $250 to their designated fund. Stop by with your family and friends to support your college and University of Idaho!
Vandal Pride, Far and Wide!
Rank State Gifts
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