FAQs

I missed the RSVP deadline! What do I do?

We are still accepting RSVPs. Please fill out the RSVP form today!

Where do I get my cap and gown?

You can still purchase all regalia items, including cap and gown, at the ISU Bookstore in the Pond Student Union Building anytime during business hours until the day of commencement. The bookstore will be open from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm on the day of commencement.  

Where can I find out what color tassel or hood I need?

Call the ISU Bookstore at (208) 282-3237 or stop by the PSUB in person!

How do I buy my cap and gown online?

You can order online through the Jostens website. It takes about 5 weeks to receive online orders. Deadline to buy commencement regalia: March 28

How many ceremonies are there? 

We will have two ceremonies on May 4 at the ICCU Dome.

Ceremony One: 10:00 am

Health, Education, Pharmacy, Technology

Ceremony Two: 2:00 pm

Arts & Letters, Business, Science & Engineering

Doesn’t Meridian have a ceremony?

Yes! The Meridian Ceremony is Monday, May 6, 6:00 pm at Idaho Central Arena.

Will there be a commencement rehearsal?

We will rehearse on Friday, May 3 at 3:00 in the ICCU Dome. Rehearsal should last approximately one hour. 

What do I do if I can’t be at rehearsal?

It is not mandatory. If you are unable to attend, please email commencement@isu.edu for an overview of instructions the week of commencement.

How long will commencement last?

The ceremony will last approximately two hours or less.

When should I arrive to commencement?

Please arrive at the ICCU Dome one hour before your ceremony begins.

Do we need tickets?

Your family and friends are invited to attend commencement, no tickets necessary. Seating is general admission so we encourage them to arrive early. Doors open one hour prior to the ceremony start time.

Do we need to pay for parking?

No, parking is free at the ICCU Dome the day of commencement.

Can my family watch the ceremony online?

Our ceremony will be live-streamed and recorded on ISU’s YouTube Channel for friends and family members who are unable to attend. 

Will photos be taken during the ceremony?

Yes, professional pictures will be taken by The Grad Team and will be available for viewing and purchase after commencement. 

Will grad-students be hooded?

Master’s grads will be hooded by the Dean of their College and the Dean of the Graduate School. Doctoral grads will be hooded by their advisor and the Dean of the Graduate School. For more information about how hoodings work, check out the ISU Hooding Instructional Video created by the Graduate School.

How do I make sure my name is pronounced correctly at commencement?

The best way to ensure correct pronunciation is to speak with our institutional reader before commencement so that he can make notes on your reader card using his own system. You will have two opportunities to meet with him:

• During Commencement Rehearsal on Friday, May 3 at 3:00 in the ICCU Dome
• Before the Commencement Ceremony

I need captions or live ASL Interpreters. How can I access those? 

We have both! We will have an ASL interpreter for graduates on the floor and audience members in the stands. Please contact Disability Services to make seating arrangements. If you would prefer text, you will be able to view a real-time transcript via a link on the commencement website.

One of my guests needs special seating accommodations. Who do I contact?

Please contact the ICCU Dome at the following phone number: (208) 282-4931.

I haven’t gotten any emails from you! What should I do?

Please be sure you have applied to graduate and then fill out the RSVP form. 

How do I get my diploma?

Diplomas will be mailed to the address you indicated on your graduation application and should arrive 2-3 weeks after your degree has been posted to your academic record and official transcript.

Can I get a diploma cover if I don’t attend Commencement?

Diploma covers are available at the Registrar’s Office.