Spirit Week
Spirit Week 2026: In the Midst of Miracles
This year's theme, "In the Midst of Miracles," commemorates 25 years of BYU-Idaho. In 2000, President Gordon B. Hinckley announced that Ricks College would be renamed Brigham Young University-Idaho.
The transition from Ricks, a two-year college, to BYU-Idaho, a four-year university, in just one year's time is nothing short of a miracle. And it took many miracles, both small and large, as all areas of the school were impacted, from academics to student services, or facilities to student life, all had to make changes, adapt, grow, and move forward together.
Regardless of which era it may be in this school's history or present time, students, employees, alumni, and others have always been "In the Midst of Miracles." This Spirit Week, we invite you to reflect on the tender mercies and miracles in your own life, especially those you experienced while at Ricks College or BYU-Idaho, and those that have continued because you came here. Most importantly, we invite you to recognize the hand of the Lord in your life and express gratitude for the miracles and blessings you have received.
Spirit Week Schedule
Service Day
Monday, October 5, 2026
Serve the community and begin Spirit Week by making a difference together.
Serve the community and begin Spirit Week by making a difference together.
Prizes awarded for: Entertaining, Creative, Spirit of Ricks, Judge's Choice, People's Choice. Go around campus and see your favorite offices, doors, and lobbies decorated for Spirit Week. Departments, Societies, housing complexes and Academic groups can sign up for deck the halls using this link.
October 05, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the McKay Library for a cookie and/or a tour of the remodeled facility
October 05, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Every day, come by the Taylor Quad to see our spirit week display, play games, and participate in our daily challenge. Monday, our daily challenge is to sign up for Service Night; and the free treat is Popcorn.
October 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Come participate and enjoy service night at BYUI. We will have service projects in the community and here on campus. Sign up today! Check in for this event is at 5PM, Service will begin at 6PM, Dinner to follow.
October 05, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gratitude Day
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Celebrate the people and traditions that shaped the legacy of BYU–Idaho.
Celebrate the people and traditions that shaped the legacy of BYU–Idaho.
Go around campus and see your favorite offices, doors, and lobbies decorated for Spirit Week. Departments, Societies, housing complexes and Academic groups can sign up for deck the halls using this link.
October 06, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the McKay Library for a cookie and/or a tour of the remodeled facility
October 06, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Every day, come by the Taylor Quad to see our spirit week display, play games, and participate in our daily challenge. Tuesday, our daily challenge is to follow our Instagram @BYUIspirit, and the free treat is brownies.
October 06, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Watch your friends and teachers race around our obstacle course to see who will win the grand prize. Do you want to participate in bed races? Sign up today!
October 06, 2026
7:00 PM
True Blue Day
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Show your BYU-Idaho pride by wearing blue and supporting campus traditions.
Show your BYU-Idaho pride by wearing blue and supporting campus traditions.
Go around campus and see your favorite offices, doors, and lobbies decorated for Spirit Week. Departments, Societies, housing complexes and Academic groups can sign up for deck the halls using this link.
October 07, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the McKay Library for a cookie and/or a tour of the remodeled facility
October 07, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Follow our instagram @BYUIspirit in order to see where our secret locations are for our blue box drops. Be the first 4 at a location, then compete in a challenge to win the prize.
October 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Find a blue Flag on campus with a location on it. Bring it to the location stated and win a free prize. *Limit one per student!*
October 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come donate blood in our bleed blue blood drive. Sign up below
October 07, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Every day, come by the Taylor Quad to see our spirit week display, play games, and participate in our daily challenge. Wednesday, our daily challenge is to wear BYUI Blue, and the free treat is Blue Donuts.
October 07, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Games, activities, and food trucks will be open starting at 5 PM. Then, enjoy the rodeo, which may feature steer riding, bull riding, barrel racing, cowboy minefield, cash cow, and more! Do you want to participate? Sign up here!
October 07, 2026
6:00 PM
Dance the night away following the Spirit Week Rodeo.
October 07, 2026
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Founder's Day
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Honor the Ricks College heritage through culture, community, and friendly competition.
Honor the Ricks College heritage through culture, community, and friendly competition.
Go around campus and see your favorite offices, doors, and lobbies decorated for Spirit Week. Departments, Societies, housing complexes and Academic groups can sign up for deck the halls using this link.
October 08, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the McKay Library for a cookie and/or a tour of the remodeled facility
October 08, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come donate blood in our bleed blue blood drive.
October 08, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Every day, come by the Taylor Quad to see our spirit week display, play games, and participate in our daily challenge. Thursday, our daily challenge will be BYUI Founders trivia, and the free treat is snow cones.
October 08, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Come enjoy a special devotional with Elder David A. Bednar and Sister Susan K. Bednar
October 08, 2026
7:00 PM
We will have a variety of flavors to try and enjoy, including gluten-free and dairy-free options.
October 08, 2026
8:00 PM
Legacy Day
Friday, October 9, 2026
Celebrate the university’s history with traditions that unite generations of students.
Celebrate the university’s history with traditions that unite generations of students.
Go around campus and see your favorite offices, doors, and lobbies decorated for Spirit Week. Departments, Societies, housing complexes and Academic groups can sign up for deck the halls using this link.
October 09, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the McKay Library for a cookie and/or a tour of the remodeled facility
October 09, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come donate blood in our bleed blue blood drive.
October 09, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Come by the Taylor Quad to see our spirit week display, play games, and participate in our daily challenge. Friday, our daily Challenge is to share the daily schedule with a friend, and the free treat is cotton candy.
October 09, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Do you think your little one has what it takes? We will have a costume contest, walking, and crawling competitions! Enjoy the fun and get a free professional family photo!
October 09, 2026
5:30 PM
Check in 5:30-6:45PM, the parade will begin at 7:30PM and go from the STC Parking lot down center street and finish In the stadium.
October 09, 2026
7:30 PM
Our Torch Lighting ceremony is one of our oldest traditions. Enjoy our short ceremony, followed by a drone show and fireworks show! This will be a night you DO NOT want to miss.
October 09, 2026
8:30 PM
Watch the 2nd half of the BYU Game, play games, and enjoy your Friday night with us in celebrating 25 years of BYUI
October 09, 2026
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Join Us for Founders' Day Friday!
Join us in celebrating Founders’ Day this Spirit Week! This Friday, enjoy an action-packed day full of engaging activities, uplifting performances, and shared moments that reflect our campus spirit and heritage. Whether you come for the fun, the fellowship, the parade, torch lighting, or drone show, there’s something for everyone.
Spirit Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Wrap up the week with family-friendly activities, fun, and Viking spirit.
Wrap up the week with family-friendly activities, fun, and Viking spirit.
Go around campus and see your favorite offices, doors, and lobbies decorated for Spirit Week. Departments, Societies, housing complexes and Academic groups can sign up for deck the halls using this link.
October 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come be in the blue foam and enjoy mudfest!
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eat Blue pancakes as you cheer on the racers. You can come enjoy pancakes without running in the race!
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring your friends, roommates, or spouse to particiapte in our color run!
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM
Enjoy BYUI Competitive Sports League football game with some midgame entertainment from the Hype Squad.
October 10, 2026
2:00 PM
Enjoy BYUI Competitive Sports League football game with some midgame entertainment from the Hype Squad.
October 10, 2026
4:00 PM
$3 presale, $5 at the door
October 10, 2026
5:00 PM
$3 presale, $5 at the door
October 10, 2026
7:00 PM