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Commencement

Monday, May 12
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

FAQs

  • Arrive at Idaho Central Arena one hour early.
  • Come in through the north entrance.
  • Don't bring anything with you unless you are prepared to carry it across the stage.
  • 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, find a spot in line behind your college’s orange banner.
  • Graduate students should line up behind the Graduate School banner.

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 10 - May deadline (Spring 2025)
  • Mar 24 - August Deadline (Summer 2025)

Graduate School requirements and deadlines

Regalia

Graduates dressed in cap and gown

Pre-Order Regalia

Regalia Roadshow

April 3 from 12-6pm
April 4 8am-2pm
ISU-Meridian, RM 681

Deadline to buy commencement regalia: March 14
Usually ships within 5 weeks

 

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 10

Meridian Faculty

Graduate student receives his diploma

Deadline to RSVP: TBA

Deadline to buy commencement regalia: March 27

Faculty information

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 12
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.