Timeline of Graduation Events
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Thursday, July 18
Grad Night with President and Sister Meredith
7 pm – 8 pm
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
Wednesday, July 24
Grad Fest
9 am – 6 pm
BYU-Idaho University Store | Manwaring Center
Thursday, July 25
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.
Convocation Ceremonies
10 am – 11 am
Education & Human Development | BYU-I Center | Live Stream
Physical Science & Engineering | 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.
Commencement Live Stream
Tickets are available through the Ticket Office.
Convocation Ceremonies
3 pm – 4 pm
Business & Communication | BYU-I Center | Live Stream
Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Hart Building | Live Stream
Language & Letters | Taylor Building | Live Stream
Convocation Ceremonies
5 pm – 6 pm
Agriculture & Life Sciences | BYU-I Center | Live Stream
Performing & Visual Arts | Hart Building | Live Stream
Location: Taylor Chapel
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
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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
- Share your contact information with the Alumni Association to stay connected to BYU-Idaho and receive a free gift at Grad Fest!
- Purchase BYU-Idaho memorabilia items for 20% off
- 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 April 22 and June 14.
Cap, gown, and tassel bundles or tassel-only purchases can also be made at the University Store or online 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.
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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, July 15, at 9:00 AM and can be obtained online, at 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
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BYU-I Center
10:00 AM – Education & Human Development | Live Stream
3:00 PM – Business & Communication | Live Stream
5:00 PM – Agriculture & Life Sciences | Live Stream
Taylor Chapel and Overflow
3:00 PM – Language & Letters | Live Stream
Hart Auditorium
10:00 AM - Physical Science & Engineering | Live Stream
3:00 PM - Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Live Stream
5:00 PM - Performing & Visual Arts | 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.
Graduation Day Meal Options Available on Campus
- Chick-fil-A, Stacks & Wraps, Chef’s Point, and other venues will be open in the Crossroads from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm on graduation day.
- Box lunches will be available at the I-Center ticket office starting at 11:00 am while supplies last.
- Good 2 Go vending locations in buildings across campus will be stocked with fresh food items for purchase.
- The MC Market in the Manwaring Center will be open from 8:30 am– 3:00 pm
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 (therapy) animals are not permitted on 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
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