Vision

The University of Idaho will prepare students to thrive by reimagining the role of experiential learning in the student experience and by transforming how and where education is delivered. We will shape the future of Idaho and beyond through innovative research, education, and community engagement.

As Idaho’s land-grant university and Carnegie R1 research institution, the University of Idaho will drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and advance knowledge through research and creative activity that delivers practical, sustainable solutions to complex challenges. We will build and sustain strategic partnerships with industry, government, educational institutions, and communities to extend our impact across the state and around the world.

The University of Idaho will deliver the Vandal experience to all learners—regardless of location, modality, or life stage—by expanding access to flexible, high-quality educational pathways. Through undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education, we will serve traditional students, working adults, and lifelong learners while meeting Idaho’s evolving workforce and community needs.

Student success will be at the center of everything we do. We will provide a high-value education grounded in hands-on learning, research, creative activity, and community engagement so that every student graduates prepared to contribute meaningfully to their profession and society. We will measure success through student learning, retention and graduation rates, post-graduation outcomes, and engagement in high-impact educational practices.

The University of Idaho will foster a purpose-driven, inclusive, and collaborative community that attracts, retains, and supports exceptional faculty and staff. Through operational excellence, responsible use of technology—including artificial intelligence—and data-informed decision-making, we will continuously improve how we serve students, employees, and the state.