
Grad Fest
9 am – 6 pm
BYU-Idaho University Store | Manwaring Center
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
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
1 pm – 2 pm
Education & Human Development | BYU-Idaho Center | Live Stream TBA
Physical Science & Engineering | Hart Building | Live Stream TBA
Convocation Ceremonies
3 pm – 4 pm
Business & Communication | BYU-Idaho Center | Live Stream TBA
Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies | Hart Building | Live Stream TBA
Language & Letters | Taylor Chapel | Live Stream TBA
Commencement Ceremony
5:45 pm
BYU-Idaho Center
Commencement begins at 5:45 pm. Graduates should line up in the I-Center by 5:40 pm for the processional, which will begin at 5:45 pm.
Attendees should be in their seats by 5:35 pm.
It will be available to view online.
Convocation Ceremonies
8 pm – 9 pm
Agriculture & Life Science | BYU-Idaho Center | Live Stream TBA
Performing & Visual Arts | Hart Building | Live Stream TBA
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
- 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 May 5 and June 14.
Cap, gown, and tassel bundles or tassel-only purchases can also be made at the University Store or online at www.byuistore.com 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.

It will also be available to view online.
Tickets are required. Tickets will be available starting Monday, July 10, 2023, at 8:00 AM, and can be obtained at byui.edu/tickets, the ticket desk inside 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
1:00 PM – Education & Human Development |
3:00 PM – Business & Communication |
8:00 PM – Agriculture & Life Science |
Taylor Chapel and Overflow
3:00 PM – Language & Letters |
Hart Auditorium
1:00 PM – Physical Science & Engineering |
3:00 PM – Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies |
8:00 PM – Performing & Visual Arts |
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 dress standards apply to all visitors on campus. To invite the Spirit, guests are encouraged to wear Sunday dress to all graduation events.
While on campus, please refrain from wearing the following attire:
- Shorts
- Capris/gauchos
- Flip-flops
- Worn or ragged jeans
- Hats
Please visit the Student Honor Office for additional information on campus dress and grooming standards.
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.
There will be parking officers stationed around the busiest parts of campus to help answer questions and direct traffic. They will also be passing out colored paper indicating where patrons should park on campus. There will be four colors passed out to help traffic flow faster and help our officers know where to direct you. Please be kind and cooperative with our officers.
Blue- Handicapped/ Elderly
Green- General Parking
Orange- Drop off
Red- Exiting Campus
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
