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Commencement

Monday, May 11
6pm
Idaho Central Arena
233 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID

Commencement Instructions

There will not be a rehearsal for the Meridian ceremony.
Please watch this brief instructional video.

For Graduates


Commencement
Pro Tips

  • Arrive at Idaho Central Arena one hour early.
  • Come in through the north entrance.
  • There is no limit for guests and no tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served.
  • Guests will enter through the Arena entrance on the Grove Plaza.
  • Don't bring anything with you unless you are prepared to carry it across the stage.
  • Please watch the instructional video above for a list of items prohibited by the Idaho Central Arena.
  • Wear your cap and gown!
  • Before lining up, you will need to check in and receive your reader card.
  • Your card will be used to announce your name as you cross the stage. Don’t lose it.
  • After you have your card, ushers will direct you to your seat.

Graduation Checklist

Graduation Application

To officially graduate from ISU, a student must apply for graduation.

After receipt of final grades, the student's degree audit (degree plan) must show the student satisfied all university, college and departmental requirements for the specific degree or certificate.

 

Deadlines

  • Feb 9 - May deadline (Spring 2026)
  • Mar 30 - August Deadline (Summer 2026)

Graduate School requirements and deadlines

Regalia

Graduates dressed in cap and gown

Pre-Order Regalia

Regalia Roadshow

Thursday, April 2 from 12-5:30pm
Friday, April 3 8am-1pm
ISU-Meridian, RM 682

Deadline to Pre-order commencement regalia: March 13

 

RSVP for Commencement Ceremony

Students waiting for commencement to begin

In order to walk in the Commencement ceremony, you must RSVP.

Deadline to RSVP for Commencement: April 13

Meridian Commencement

A view of the Idaho Central Arena in Boise

Celebrate your great accomplishment by joining in the time-honored tradition of Commencement. The perfect end to your ISU experience!

Monday, May 11
6pm
Idaho Central Arena
233 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID

Degree Award Information

Pillars on Red Hill

Information about transferring course work in your final semester, how to resolve incomplete grades and what it takes to receive a University Honors Designation.

Diplomas

Student showing his diploma

Diplomas will be mailed to you after your degree has been posted to your academic record.

Questions

Academic

(eligibility, honors, diploma)
Registrar’s Office
(208) 282-4874
graduation@isu.edu

Ceremony

(seating, logistics, program)
Office of the President
(208) 282-3440
commencement@isu.edu

Regalia

(caps, gowns, tassels)
University Bookstore
(208) 282-3237