Timeline of Graduation Events
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
Location: Taylor Chapel
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
- 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
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.
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
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