Timeline of Graduation Events
Wednesday, April 10
Grad Fest
9 am – 6 pm
BYU-Idaho University Store | Manwaring Center
Thursday, April 11
8 am – 5 pm
Pick up your name card and cap and gown in the BYU-Idaho University Store if you were unable to attend Grad Fest.
Graduation Meal Options Available on Campus
Various food options are available on campus for graduates and their families. Tickets for a buffet lunch or a box lunch are available for pre-order through the Ticket Office starting on March 18 through 12:00 noon on April 8. The options are explained on the Ticketing website where they will be located.
- A buffet luncheon will be offered in the south Crossroads overflow area of the Manwaring Center from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The menu will include Asiago chicken, spinach salad, rolls, steamed vegetables, and roasted red potatoes. Pre-purchased tickets through the Ticket Office will be $12.99 for adults and $6.99 for children 10 and under.
- Box lunch options include turkey, ham, or roast beef sandwiches. These can be pre-purchased through the Ticket Office or purchased, a limited amount available, on graduation day in the lobby in front of the BYU-Idaho Center Ticket Office from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be tables and chairs in the BYU-Idaho Center courts 9 and 10 for patrons to eat their lunches after Commencement.
- Additionally, Chick-fil-A and Stacks & Wraps will be open in the Crossroads from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm on the day of graduation.
No food or drink is allowed inside the event venues.
Convocation Ceremonies
10 am – 11 am
Business & Communication | BYU-I Center | Live Stream
Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Hart Building | Live Stream
Commencement Ceremony
12:45 pm
BYU-Idaho Center
Commencement begins at 12:45 pm. Graduates should line up in the I-Center by 12:30 pm for the processional, which will begin at 12:45 pm.
Attendees should be in their seats by 12:30 pm.
Live Stream
Convocation Ceremonies
3 pm – 4 pm
Agriculture & Life Sciences | BYU-I Center | Live Stream
Performing & Visual Arts | Hart Building | Live Stream
Language & Letters | Taylor Building | Live Stream
Convocation Ceremonies
5 pm – 6 pm
Education & Human Development | BYU-I Center | Live Stream
Physical Science & Engineering | Hart Building | Live Stream
At the Grad Fest celebration, graduates will:
- Pick up their cap, gown, and tassel
- Pick up their name card for convocation
- Confirm their diploma mailing address
- Update your contact information with Alumni to stay connected to BYUI
- Purchase BYU-Idaho memorabilia items for 20% off
- Enter raffles to win Class of 2024 swag and other prizes
- Take photos at a graduation-themed photo backdrop
- Enjoy refreshments and other celebration festivities
Graduates can save $10 by pre-ordering their cap, gown, and tassel online from Herff-Jones between January 8 and February 29.
Cap, gown, and tassel bundles or tassel-only purchases can also be made at the University Store or online at https://www.byuistore.com/graduation up until graduation day (while supplies last).
If you’re unable to attend Grad Fest, you can still visit the store to take photos and pick up your name cards on the day of graduation.
Commencement will also be available to view online.
Flowers, leis, and other embellishments that might be considered academic regalia can be brought into the graduation ceremonies, but they cannot be worn by the graduates until after the ceremonies.
Tickets are required for guests. Tickets will be available starting Monday, March 18, at 9:00 AM and can be obtained at byui.edu/tickets, the ticket desk inside the University Store, or over the phone at 208-496-3170. Graduates can get up to 12 tickets online, and if more are needed, they are free to call (208-496-3170), email (ticketoffice@byui.edu), or visit our cashier in the University Store.
Seating Map
BYU-I Center
10:00 AM – Business & Communication | Live Stream
3:00 PM – Agriculture & Life Sciences | Live Stream
5:00 PM – Education & Human Development | Live Stream
Taylor Chapel and Overflow
3:00 PM – Language & Letters | Live Stream
Hart Auditorium
10:00 AM - Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Live Stream
3:00 PM - Performing & Visual Arts | Live Stream
5:00 PM - Physical Science & Engineering | Live Stream
Online Convocation
A virtual Online Convocation is held for online students unable to attend in person. It will be available on the Online Graduation page.
For specific questions regarding convocation ceremonies, contact your college department for details.
*Diplomas will be mailed to students once final degree requirements have been reviewed and confirmed to have been met.
Dress
BYU-Idaho’s Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations states that “each student, employee, and volunteer commit to represent the Savior Jesus Christ, the Church, and the Church Educational System…. promote modesty, cleanliness, neatness, and restraint in dress and grooming…. maintain an elevated standard distinctive to educational institutions of the Church of Jesus Christ.”
Consistent with these principles and expectations, and to help us invite the Spirit, guests are encouraged to wear their Sunday best to all graduation events.
While on campus, we invite you to wear,
- Clothing that would cover the temple garment line.
- Clothing that is modest.
- Clothing that is neat and clean.
Sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme clothing is not acceptable.
Help us to “maintain an elevated standard distinctive” to BYU-Idaho.
Please visit the Student Honor Office website for additional information on campus dress and grooming standards.
Flowers, leis, and other embellishments that might be considered academic regalia can be brought into the graduation ceremonies, but they cannot be worn by the graduates until after the ceremonies.
Accessible Aids Available
- Wheelchairs: There is wheelchair-accessible seating in each venue, if needed, you can rent wheelchairs for $50 refundable deposit from both the I-Center and Hart Ticket Offices.
- Listening Devices: Listening devices are available through the Ticket Office. Please bring a photo ID to check out Listening devices.
- Translation Services: Spanish and Portuguese translations are available for those attending Commencement through the Listening devices. Please refer to the "Listening Devices" for availability and check-outs.
- Service Animals: BYU-Idaho reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who require the assistance of service animals. A service animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability is allowed. Pets and comfort (therapy) animals are not permitted on University property.
Not Allowed into the Graduation Ceremonies
- Flowers in vases with water
- Helium balloons
- Strollers, skateboards, or other large items
- Weapons of any kind
Any noise-making devices, including cell phones, are to be turned off or silenced during the ceremonies.
Parking
Parking permits are not enforced during graduation. The university entrance on West Viking Dr. will be blocked off. You can access the campus at any other entrance.
Elderly and handicapped parking will be provided at specific lots designated by signs. If you can walk longer distances, we ask you to be courteous of others and park further away from the I-Center so that those who are unable to walk as far can find convenient parking.
Please share this information with your family and friends.
For more information regarding parking during graduation, please contact Parking Services.
Parking Services Contact Information
Phone: 208-496-3030
Email: parkingservices@byui.edu
Download a PDF of the Campus Parking