Which Tower floors have air conditioning?

The renovation adds air conditioning floor by floor, and for 2026-27 the university prices floors 6-11 as newly renovated versus floors 1-5. Housing does not publish an AC-by-floor list, so confirm your specific floor assignment with Residence Life.

Are Tower rooms doubles or singles?

Housing lists Theophilus Tower as standard double occupancy rooms; single rooms are offered in McConnell Hall, which is for non-first-year students.

Are Tower beds lofted?

Yes -- Housing's Tower floor plans show two loft beds on opposite walls, leaving space beneath for a desk and storage. The clearance height is not published, so measure before buying under-bed bins.

Does the Tower cost more than Wallace?

For 2026-27, unrenovated Tower doubles (floors 1-5) are $2,790 per semester, slightly less than Wallace's Willey/Gooding doubles at $2,870, while renovated Tower doubles (floors 6-11) match the renovated Wallace Ballard/Stevenson doubles at $3,060.

Is Theophilus Tower a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Theophilus Tower has Twin XL; loft beds in all rooms beds with Not published — check with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Idaho provides mini fridge, microwave, closet, wardrobe, desk, bookshelves, chair, three-drawer dresser, bed frame in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Theophilus Tower stacks up against University of Idaho's other halls above.

Moscow, ID · Home of the Vandals

Theophilus Tower Dorm Checklist 2026

University of Idaho

Double occupancy rooms, communal bathrooms, 11-story tower

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · uidaho.edu

Theophilus Tower is U of I's 11-story high-rise, used primarily for first-year students.

Bed SizeTwin XL; loft beds in all rooms
Under-BedNot published — check with Residence Life
ACPartial
On-CampusRequired

✓ In the room

mini fridgemicrowaveclosetwardrobedeskbookshelveschairthree-drawer dresserbed frame

✗ Not provided

twin XL beddingpillowtowelslaundry supplies

⊘ Prohibited

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

Built in 1969 and being renovated three to four floors per summer through August 2027, so air conditioning and updated furniture exist only on the floors already finished. The university's 2026-27 rate sheet prices Tower doubles as floors 1-5 versus floors 6-11 (newly renovated) -- confirm your floor assignment with Housing rather than assuming AC.
Loft beds leave space for a desk underneath; exact clearance height isn't published.

Living in Theophilus Tower: what to know before you pack

The room

Every room in the Tower is a double with two twin XL beds, closets or wardrobes, desks, bookshelves, chairs, and a set of three large drawers, plus a mini fridge and microwave. Housing's own Tower floor plans show two loft beds on opposite walls, so both beds are raised with usable space underneath. The building is being renovated three to four floors each summer -- the top three floors opened to students in fall 2025, and the university's 2026-27 rate sheet now splits pricing at floors 1-5 versus floors 6-11 (newly renovated), which is the clearest public signal of how far the work has progressed. The renovation explicitly adds air conditioning to enable year-round occupancy, so the higher-priced floors are the air-conditioned ones; floors not yet renovated have not been reported as air conditioned, and Housing has not itemized AC floor by floor.

Day to day

The Tower packs over 350 residents into a landmark 11-story building with a TV room on every floor, a game room, computer lab, private study rooms, and laundry facilities. Renovated floors also host specialized academic communities for engineering, computer science, economics, and business students. Being the only high-rise on campus, it has a distinct social culture from the lower, sprawling halls, with elevators as the main vertical connector between floors.

Move-in day

First-year residents assigned to the Tower check in starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at their scheduled timeslot booked through the housing portal. As with the rest of campus, meal plans begin at noon that day and Vandal Welcome orientation follows on Aug. 20, ahead of the Aug. 24 start of classes. Because the building has a single set of elevators, students moving in on upper floors should expect longer wait times during peak check-in hours.

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Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

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Theophilus Tower FAQ

Which Tower floors have air conditioning?: The renovation adds air conditioning floor by floor, and for 2026-27 the university prices floors 6-11 as newly renovated versus floors 1-5. Housing does not publish an AC-by-floor list, so confirm your specific floor assignment with Residence Life.
Are Tower rooms doubles or singles?: Housing lists Theophilus Tower as standard double occupancy rooms; single rooms are offered in McConnell Hall, which is for non-first-year students.
Are Tower beds lofted?: Yes -- Housing's Tower floor plans show two loft beds on opposite walls, leaving space beneath for a desk and storage. The clearance height is not published, so measure before buying under-bed bins.
Does the Tower cost more than Wallace?: For 2026-27, unrenovated Tower doubles (floors 1-5) are $2,790 per semester, slightly less than Wallace's Willey/Gooding doubles at $2,870, while renovated Tower doubles (floors 6-11) match the renovated Wallace Ballard/Stevenson doubles at $3,060.
Is Theophilus Tower a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Theophilus Tower has Twin XL; loft beds in all rooms beds with Not published — check with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Idaho provides mini fridge, microwave, closet, wardrobe, desk, bookshelves, chair, three-drawer dresser, bed frame in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Theophilus Tower stacks up against University of Idaho's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Theophilus Tower Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Theophilus Tower: it has Twin XL; loft beds in all rooms 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 mini fridge, microwave, closet, wardrobe, desk, bookshelves, chair, three-drawer dresser, bed frame; you'll need to bring twin XL bedding, pillow, towels, laundry supplies 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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