Graduation Day

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FAQ

Where can I find information on graduation events?

You can find detailed information on graduation events on the Graduation website.

What is the difference between Commencement and Convocation?

Commencement involves all BYU-Idaho semester graduates and includes a speaker that congratulates the students on their recent accomplishment. Convocation only involves the semester graduates from your specific college; this ceremony is where the graduates walk across the stage and their names are read. For more information on these events, visit Graduation.

How do I get graduation tickets and what do they cost?

Tickets for Commencement are free and can be obtained online from the BYU-Idaho Ticket Office. Login is not the same as your campus login. Call the ticket office if activating your account is resulting in an error.
- Log in with your I-number or student email.
- Once logged in there is a button on the left of the screen titled "Commencement". Click on it and it will direct you to order your tickets.
- You can order up to 12 online. If you need more tickets, call (208-496-3150) or visit Events Services in Manwaring Center Room 230.
- Tickets can be emailed and downloaded to your digital Wallet or as a PDF or picked up in person. There is no mailing option.
Tickets are not required for Convocations.

Is there an online option for graduation ceremonies?

Yes, you can watch the Commencement program at Live Video Commencement. The recorded video will also be available at the same link after the event.
For Convocation ceremonies, see the Convocation Website.

When are the Ceremonies?

For a complete list of all events including times and locations, see Graduation Events.

Where is I-Center, Hart Auditorium, or Taylor Building?

See the map at the bottom of this page highlighting in blue all the buildings where there are graduation ceremonies.

Where do I park for graduation?

For parking information, see Parking section under the "Guest Information" tab on the Graduation website.

What is the dress for friends and family?

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.

What are accessibility accommodations?

Wheelchairs are available in I-center and Hart for guests. There will be a $50 deposit which will be returned when the wheelchair is.
Hearing aids and language aids (Spanish and Portuguese) will be provided in box office.
If a graduating student needs any services of any kind, they need to contact Accessibility Services at 208-496-9210 or visit their office, 181 Manwaring Center.
No animals are allowed. Only service dogs that have been trained to perform a certain task are permitted.

How do I find my diploma or certificate?

What do I wear to graduation?

I am a graduating student that does not have a name card, what should I do?

If you were not able to print out the name card that was emailed to you, head to the Hart or I-Center box offices! They will have official name cards as will ushers in the buildings.

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