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FAQ
Graduation Day Ceremonies
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?
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?
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Wheelchairs are available in I-center and Hart for guests. There will be a $50 deposit which will be returned when the wheelchair is.
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Hearing aids and language aids (Spanish and Portuguese) will be provided in box office.
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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.
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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?
- For questions regarding diplomas or certificates see here.
What do I wear to graduation?
Troubleshooting Issues
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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