Join Us for a Graduation Open House on the Blue!
We are excited to invite our graduates and their families to an open house at Albertsons Stadium on The Blue, Friday, May 9 time TBA. Enjoy music and an opportunity to take memorable graduation photos in your regalia on The Blue.
Graduates will receive an email with full details closer to graduation.
Other Commencement Celebrations
First-Generation Graduation Celebration
Event Details
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
This celebration honors the accomplishments of students who are the first members of their families to graduate from college. If your parent(s) and/or guardian(s) do not have a bachelor’s degree (i.e. did not graduate from a 4-year college), you are considered to be first-generation regardless if a sibling graduated first. Students can recognize those who supported them during their collegiate journey by asking them to present their first-generation cord onstage. Contact crystalgaleai@boisestate.edu with questions.
RSVP coming soon!
Genetic Counseling Hooding Ceremony
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, Lookout Room
Boise State Genetic Counseling Hooding Ceremony is a celebration to honor the academic achievements and graduation of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling students. Join us and celebrate with genetic counseling faculty, staff, fellow students, friends, and family.
For more information visit Boise State MSGC Graduate Celebration and Hooding Ceremony
To RSVP contact susieseltzer@boisestate.edu
Graduating Student Leaders Celebration
Event Details
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, this event recognizes students who have developed as leaders through their involvement at Boise State and have shown a positive impact on the campus community.
Students must be nominated by a staff or faculty member in order to be eligible for recognition. Nominated students will be sent an email asking them to apply by Sunday, April 14, 2024. Contact getinvolved@boisestate.edu with questions.
Graduation Champagne Toast
Event Details
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Center, Ballroom
Sponsored by the Boise State Alumni Association this event offers an opportunity to toast to the spring commencement graduates and Class of 2023 and most importantly, welcoming our graduates to the Boise State Alumni Association. This event is for graduates only to celebrate amongst your peers as well as visit your home in the Alumni and Friends Building. Champagne is complimentary, registration is required. For questions please reach out to sydneymontgomery@boisestate.edu in the Office of Alumni Relations.
International Graduation Celebration
Event Details
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
International Graduation Celebration is a unique event that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of international graduates, exchange students, and study-abroad alumni. This event allows these individuals to reflect on their academic journey and the cultural experiences they have gained while studying abroad. It also acknowledges the unique challenges and accomplishments of those who have pursued their education in a foreign country. International Graduation Celebration brings together students, faculty, staff, and families to honor the diverse perspectives and contributions of the global community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP coming soon.
Rainbow Graduation Celebration
Event Details
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
All are welcome to celebrate the achievements of our LGBTQIA+ and allied graduates, enjoy delicious food, and mingle with friends during this festive reception.
RSVP coming soon.
School of Nursing Convocation Celebration
Event Details
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
The School of Nursing Convocation is a ceremony to celebrate and honor the academic achievements of nursing students. Join us and share your success with nursing faculty, staff, fellow students, friends, and family.
For more information and to RSVP visit Nursing Convocation
School of Social Work Graduation Celebration
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
This celebration honors the accomplishments of the School of Social Work graduates from Boise State. Graduates along with their families and friends are invited to the ceremony. Cords are provided for graduates receiving their bachelors degree and hooding for masters.
For questions please contact Desirée Reyes.
Unity Celebration
Event Details
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
A recognition of Boise State graduates from Black, African, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous and Middle Eastern Northern African communities as they finish their degrees. This event is a cultural and academic celebration that presents each graduate with a stole to wear at the Boise State Commencement Ceremony. The event includes partnership with the MLK Living Legacy Committee, Alumni Association and the Office of the Provost to ensure a connection to the campus and engagement with academics and alumni.
Free parking and refreshments will be provided. Stoles are provided free of charge to graduates and you must attend the ceremony to receive a stole.
More information and RSVP coming soon.
Veteran Cord Ceremony
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
This celebration honors the accomplishments of veteran graduates from Boise State. Veteran graduates along with their families and friends are invited to the ceremony. Cords are provided free of charge to graduates.
Veteran graduates unable to attend are eligible to pick up a cord directly from the Veteran Services Center.