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BYU-Idaho Graduation
Find information about graduation events and how to apply for graduation.
Fall 2024 Graduation Events
Events Timeline
Grad Night
Grad Fest
Commencement
Convocation
Guest Information
Events Timeline
Grad Night
Grad Fest
Commencement
Convocation
Guest Information

Timeline of Graduation Events

Graduate standing with his wife

Order Cap, Gown, and Stole

Cap, gown, stole, and tassel bundles can be purchased at the University Store or online up until graduation day (while supplies last). The cap, stole, and tassel are available for purchase separately, but the gown is only available in the bundle.

Order Graduation Apparel Online

If you’re unable to attend Grad Fest, you can still visit the University Store and Career Center to take photos and pick up your name cards on the day of graduation.

Wednesday, December 18

Grad Fest

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Career Center, MC Ballroom, and University Store | Manwaring Center

Grad Night with President and Sister Meredith

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Taylor Chapel

You and a guest are invited to join fellow graduates and President and Sister Meredith for an evening of music, inspiring messages, and refreshments. This event is classroom dress. Please RSVP

Thursday, December 19

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pick up your name card and cap and gown at the BYU-Idaho University Store if you were not able to attend Grad Fest.

Graduation Meal Options Available on Campus

Various food options are available on campus for graduates and their families.

Food venues in the Crossroads will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on graduation day. Good 2 Go vending machines around campus will also be stocked with fresh and packaged items.

No food or drink is allowed inside all the event venues. This helps keep our venues clean.

Convocation Ceremonies

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Agriculture & Life Sciences | BYU-I Center | Live Stream

Performing & Visual Arts | Hart Building | Live Stream

Commencement Ceremony

12:45 p.m.
BYU-Idaho Center
TICKETS NOT REQUIRED

Commencement begins at 12:45 p.m. Graduates should line up in the I-Center by 12:30 p.m. for the processional, which will begin at 12:45 p.m.
Attendees should be in their seats by 12:30 p.m.
Live Stream

Convocation Ceremonies

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Education & Human Development | BYU-I Center | Live Stream

Physical Science & Engineering | Hart Building | Live Stream

Language & Letters | Taylor Building | Live Stream

Convocation Ceremonies

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Business & Communication | BYU-I Center | Live Stream

Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Hart Building | Live Stream

You and a guest are invited to join fellow graduates and President and Sister Meredith for an evening of music, inspiring messages, and refreshments. This event is classroom dress.

Location: Taylor Chapel
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
Group of graduates smiling and clapping
Grad Fest – Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Grad Fest will be held on December 18, from 9 am–6 pm, in the Career Center, MC Ballroom, and University Store in the Manwaring Center.

  • At the Grad Fest celebration, graduates will:
  • Pick up their cap, gown, stole, and tassel
  • Pick up their name card for convocation
  • Confirm their diploma mailing address
  • Share your contact information with the Alumni Association to stay connected to BYU-Idaho.
  • Enter raffle drawings and receive a free gift!
  • Purchase BYU-Idaho clothing and memorabilia items for 20% off
  • Take photos at a graduation-themed photo backdrop
  • Enjoy refreshments and other celebration games and festivities
Cap, gown, stole, and tassel bundles can be purchased at the University Store or online up until graduation day (while supplies last). The cap, stole, and tassel are available for purchase separately, but the gown is only available in the bundle.

If you’re unable to attend Grad Fest, you can still visit the University Store and Career Center to take photos and pick up your name cards on the day of graduation.
Share your contact information with the Alumni Association to stay connected to BYU-Idaho and receive a free gift at Grad Fest!
Clark G. Gilbert photograph
Commencement – Thursday, December 19, 2024
Commencement is a gathering of all graduates where attendees receive counsel and recognition from the University President, Alvin F. Meredith III, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Commissioner of The Church Educational System, and other special guests. Commencement begins at 12:45 p.m. Graduates should line up in the I-Center by 12:30 p.m. for the processional, which will begin at 12:45 p.m. Attendees should be in their seats by 12:30 p.m.
Commencement will also be available to view online.

The official graduation attire for BYU-Idaho graduates includes a black robe, a black cap, a blue tassel, and a blue BYU-Idaho stole.  Graduates are asked not to modify the graduation robe or cap, but are welcome to wear honor cords, leis, or stoles that represent their country or academic field.

NO TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS


Seating Map
Graduate taking a picture with her family
Convocation – Thursday, December 19, 2024
Convocation is for both Associate and Bachelor's degree students. This is the event where students will walk across the stage, have their names read, and be handed their *diploma cover. These convocation ceremonies are held by each college and are a separate event from the commencement ceremony. Graduates should plan to be in their seats at least fifteen minutes before convocation begins. Tickets are not required.

Convocation - Thursday, December 19, 2024

BYU-I Center
10:00 AM – Agriculture & Life Sciences | Live Stream
3:00 PM – Education & Human Development | Live Stream
5:00 PM – Business Communication | Live Stream

Hart Building
10:00 AM - Performing & Visual Arts | Live Stream
3:00 PM - Physical Science & Engineering | Live Stream
5:00 PM – Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Live Stream

Taylor Building
3:00 PM – Language & Letters | 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.

Guest Information

Receive Graduation Information Emails

Friends and families of graduates can sign up to receive important graduation information for the upcoming graduation through email. You can add up to 10 different email addresses for other family members and friends planning to attend. You will receive an initial email when you submit the form and a follow-up email two days before graduation. If you don't see an email come through, you may need to check your junk mail folder.

Sign Up to Receive Graduation Information

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.

For Graduates:  The official graduation attire for BYU-Idaho graduates includes a black robe, a black cap, a blue tassel, and a blue BYU-Idaho stole.  Graduates are asked not to modify the graduation robe or cap, but are welcome to wear honor cords, leis, or stoles that represent their country or academic field.

NO TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS

Graduation Day Meal Options Available on Campus

  • Breakfast will be served at the Teton Grill from 8:30 – 10:00 am
  • Select venues will be open for lunch from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
  • Chick-fil-A will be open from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • MC Market from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Soleil from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Good 2 Go vending locations in buildings across campus will be stocked with fresh food items for purchase.

No food or drink is allowed inside the event venues.

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 animals (including therapy and emotional support) are not permitted on the University property.
  • If you have additional needs not listed above, please contact the Dean of Students Office for assistence.
    Phone: (208) 496-9200
    Email: dos@byui.edu

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

a map showing parking for graduation