Is my LLC suite air conditioned?

Housing describes the suite's common living area as air conditioned; bedroom-level AC is not itemized publicly and can vary by building, so confirm with Housing for your specific building.

Can I get a loft bed in the LLC?

U of I does not publish any loft or loft-kit information for LLC rooms, so it is not something you can count on -- ask Housing and Residence Life about your assigned building before buying under-bed storage.

Do LLC residents need a meal plan?

First-year LLC residents do need one, since Housing requires a meal plan for first-year students in any residence hall. Returning students in an LLC are not required to purchase one, unlike returning students in Wallace, McConnell, or North Campus Communities.

How many students live in each LLC building?

Each of the eight LLC buildings houses about 75 students in suites of three to five, for more than 600 residents across the community.

Is LLC Communities a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: LLC Communities has Twin XL (exact inches not published) beds with Not published — check with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Idaho provides refrigerator and microwave in the suite kitchenette, closet, desk, bookshelves, chair, three-drawer dresser, bed frame, furnished living room in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how LLC Communities stacks up against University of Idaho's other halls above.

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LLC Communities Dorm Checklist 2026

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Single, double, or super rooms in 3-5 person suites with private bath

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · uidaho.edu

LLC housing splits residents into eight themed academic communities.

Bed SizeTwin XL (exact inches not published)
Under-BedNot published — check with Residence Life
ACPartial
On-CampusRequired

✓ In the room

refrigerator and microwave in the suite kitchenetteclosetdeskbookshelveschairthree-drawer dresserbed framefurnished living room

✗ Not provided

twin XL beddingpillowtowelslaundry suppliescookware

⊘ Prohibited

candlesincensehotplatestoaster ovensGeorge Foreman-style grillsheatersadditional fridges or microwaveswireless routersweaponspets other than fish

The eight LLC buildings (Gem, Syringa, Sage, Upham, CNR, Gault, Engineering, Honors) are not itemized individually by Housing, so confirm air conditioning beyond the suite living room, and whether your bed can be lofted, with Housing and Residence Life before move-in.
Housing publishes no loft-kit policy for LLC rooms -- do not assume a loft kit is available or included; ask Residence Life before buying under-bed storage.
U of I does not publish loft or clearance details for LLC rooms specifically — confirm with Residence Life.

Living in LLC Communities: what to know before you pack

The room

Most LLC rooms are single bedrooms inside a gender-specific suite shared by three to five students, though double, super single, and super double configurations also exist. Each bedroom has a twin XL bed, closet, desk, bookshelves, chair, and a set of three large drawers, while the shared suite adds a furnished living room, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave. U of I does not publish loft or clearance details for LLC beds and does not describe a loft-kit request process, so treat under-bed storage as unconfirmed and ask Housing about your specific building before buying it.

Day to day

Roughly 75 students live in each of the eight LLC buildings -- Gem, Syringa, Sage, Upham, CNR, Gault, Engineering, and Honors -- housing over 600 residents in total, each building built around a specific academic theme (for example Honors, natural resources, or engineering) to connect coursework with dorm life. Housing describes the suite common living area as air conditioned, and shared spaces include private study rooms, lounges, community kitchens, and game rooms, giving LLC residents a smaller, more suite-like experience than Wallace or the Tower. Returning LLC residents are not required to carry a meal plan, unlike other halls, though it's still encouraged.

Move-in day

LLC residents check in starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at their assigned timeslot booked through the housing portal, the same as every other first-year hall. Because the LLC is spread across eight separate buildings rather than one central location, confirm the exact building address on your housing assignment before move-in day. Meal plans activate at noon on move-in day and Vandal Welcome orientation follows Aug. 20, ahead of classes starting Aug. 24.

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LLC Communities FAQ

Is my LLC suite air conditioned?: Housing describes the suite's common living area as air conditioned; bedroom-level AC is not itemized publicly and can vary by building, so confirm with Housing for your specific building.
Can I get a loft bed in the LLC?: U of I does not publish any loft or loft-kit information for LLC rooms, so it is not something you can count on -- ask Housing and Residence Life about your assigned building before buying under-bed storage.
Do LLC residents need a meal plan?: First-year LLC residents do need one, since Housing requires a meal plan for first-year students in any residence hall. Returning students in an LLC are not required to purchase one, unlike returning students in Wallace, McConnell, or North Campus Communities.
How many students live in each LLC building?: Each of the eight LLC buildings houses about 75 students in suites of three to five, for more than 600 residents across the community.
Is LLC Communities a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: LLC Communities has Twin XL (exact inches not published) beds with Not published — check with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Idaho provides refrigerator and microwave in the suite kitchenette, closet, desk, bookshelves, chair, three-drawer dresser, bed frame, furnished living room in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how LLC Communities stacks up against University of Idaho's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in LLC Communities Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about LLC Communities: it has Twin XL (exact inches not published) beds with Not published — check with Residence Life of under-bed clearance, and AC is only partial in this building — some rooms have it, some don't. On top of that, the room comes with refrigerator and microwave in the suite kitchenette, closet, desk, bookshelves, chair, three-drawer dresser, bed frame, furnished living room; you'll need to bring twin XL bedding, pillow, towels, laundry supplies, cookware yourself; candles, incense, hotplates, toaster ovens, George Foreman-style grills, heaters, additional fridges or microwaves, wireless routers, weapons, pets other than fish isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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