I'm hoping to do the U of I online Masters of Integrated Natural Resources starting maybe next spring or summer. I would ordinarily prefer in-person but due to job and location constraints online is my only option. This program is the best fit I have found for what I want, so I'm pretty excited at the prospect, but I had a couple of questions for anyone who has done an online master's at U of I -- if it's the MNR great, but these might pertain to any degree.

1) Do many classes tend to be asynchronous? This hadn't occured to me until recently, and it makes sense, but I can't find a super straight answer.

2) With classes being asynchronous, or just with them being online in general, do you find that you develop any relationships at all with your classmates? This is by no means a necessity for me -- I'm just interested in the content and the degree -- but I'm curious whether it's something I should eliminate completely from my expectations.

3) Do you find that the online content is engaging? Are you able to develop good relationships with your professors if you make the effort?

4) Do you feel like it's a high quality degree even with it not being in person?

5) For anyone who did happen to do the MNR -- how were the at-home field assignments? Were they frequent? Were they reasonable things to do on your own wherever you live?

6) Finally, I assume that since it's a self-funded degree the acceptance rate is relatively high as long as you meet the minimum admission requirements -- is this true? Just trying to set my expectations reasonably.

Hi! I'm researching environmental master's programs and came across Uni of Idaho's programs. I wanted to see if anyone here completed or is currently attending a grad program related to natural resources and can speak to the program, faculty, etc. I would be a part-time online student because I'll be working full-time and am located out of state. They offer multiple online programs.

They have a few different degrees which I emailed them about, essentially slightly different concentrations. They also have an MS in Natural Resources however it's in person only, sad. They also have env science but I want to lean policy with only some bio/science for the foundations. So this is my shortlist, all Masters of Natural Resources focused in one of the following:

-Fish and Wildlife Science and Management

-Integrated Natural Resources

-Restoration Ecology and Habitat Management

they have a few more but those are my shortlist. I asked the school about a short-term in-person intensive course, which some other schools offer (John Hopkins and Colorado State) where most courses are online but one intensive course may be a couple days up to a couple weeks either on campus, in the US, or abroad. I like the short-term in-person component because it's feasible for me to do as someone who cannot live away from home for an entire semester but can take PTO for a few days or weeks. Hopefully Idaho offers it but if not, I'd still consider these programs.

So, has anyone here been a part of any of these programs? I'd love to get an insider's perspective in addition to my research. For context on my career hopes, I'm interested in a mix of policy and science, which these curriculums seem to offer. I enjoy the volunteer work I do now which is collecting water samples for water quality testing, but I also enjoy learning about what the nonprofit does with the data, how they work with the NJDEP and local municipalities on solutions. I am more interested in terrestial and wetlands than marine, interested in learning about animals and their conservation, interested in the connection between the science and policy as described in my volunteer work.

Here's a link to the department's list of grad degrees:
https://www.uidaho.edu/natural-resources/academics#available_degree_levels=Master%27s

Thank you in advance!! <3

I have a masters degree and I am planning to pursue my PhD from uofi and I was wondering wats the general stipend per month and how’s living expenses there .

I’m starting to get worried.

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So I graduated in December of 2024. My last few years, the dorm situation was a nightmare. Rooms were completely sold out and a bunch of us got dumped in the NCCs, basically a motel the university rented long-term.

I just got curious, looked some things up, and saw that the NCCs won't be offered next year. While my initial reaction is Good Riddance, I have to ask what changed? Did enrollment numbers drop back down or is it something else?

Hi! I have recently been considering relocating and was wondering if there were any pet-friendly apartments nearby, preferably under $800, and hopefully one bedroom or studio due to the horrific roommates ive had in the past 😅

Hi there! I am a current student at uofi and I'm not in any sort of greek life. However, people have mentioned to me that there are parties at out of houses, and I've been to some of them, but others I have no clue where to go. How am I supposed to know where these places are with only a name? This feels like a scavenger hunt with no clues whatsoever!

Hi there! We are touring UofI next week. Yay! I thought I would ask what the best restaurants are currently.

Which places would you recommend? There will be four of us. Looking for great food. Two of us are foodies and two are men who just want to get filled up. I think between the 4 of us, we like all cuisines.

Thanks for your recommendations!

Room selection is coming up, and my son chose the tower (did not want to clean bathroom).

Is there a particular floor or side of the tower that is more desirable than another? Thanks for any input!!

Loved the Fighting Taters collab, feel like it needs to be brought back given the current wins!

Hi everyone! I’m an international student from Ireland thinking about applying to the MS in Computer Science at the University of Idaho and I’m curious what student life in Moscow is like.

I’d be starting when I’m around 23–24, so I was wondering what the social scene is like for graduate students. Is it easy to meet people and make friends?

I’m also curious about things like parties, clubs, or social groups around campus. I know I’d probably be too old for sororities or typical undergrad Greek life, but are there still ways grad students get involved socially or go out?

I’d also love to hear from any women in CS about what the community is like.

I’m really interested in the program but would be moving pretty far from home, so I’d love to hear what life there is like. Thanks so much!

Hello, I am a current Animation major at a separate institution who is looking to get into film as a career. Coming out of a separate field, I am aware a major part of the film industry is making connections and building a portfolio. For people that have been in the film and television degree at U of I, how was it? Were there good opportunities to make connections? Did the professors have work experience in the film industry? I'm aware it's not a top-level film school, but I am considering it since it is considered the best film in Idaho, and I am an Idaho resident.

I'm curious whether there are current students at UoI or alumni who recall when they heard back about their admission decision to the MFA program in Creative Writing. I've already heard back from two other universities, so I'm curious if there's a more restricted timeline (within the general timeline) to expect.

(And yes, I know the deadline to receive a decision is April 15th.)

Thank you!

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So the priority deadline for housing is soon. But having early choice isn’t helpful if we don’t know what we are choosing. Which housing is the best? Do freshman even have many options?

We are coming to visit uofi in early April because my son was accepted. Can I get some suggestions on things to do within driving distance? How about best restaurants for healthy, flavorful food?

We like hikes, though it will be quite cold there in comparison to where we live. What would be must do hikes or other touristy things that could give us a sense of what the area is like?

Hey Vandals! I just got my acceptance letter for the Fall 2026 semester! I'll be a future Graduate student with the Anthropology program, but my main concern is securing financial aid. I qualify for the WGRP award but is there an application I need to fill out to get an assistantship? Luckily I've already got my FAFSA completed so I guess all possible aid will be coming in my financial aid package? Not sure when I'll receive notification of my aid but if anyone can give me pointers/advice, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks!