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 from 3-6 p.m.. 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: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, Jordan Ballroom
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 jaysiapecsekdunn@boisestate.edu questions.
RSVP here! **if not able to attend but still want your cord please still RSVP
Genetic Counseling Hooding Ceremony
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 1 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: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, Simplot Ballroom
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 17, 2025. Contact getinvolved@boisestate.edu with questions.
Graduation Champagne Toast
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: 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 2025 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: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Location: Student Union, Simplot Ballroom B
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.
School of Nursing Convocation Celebration
Event Details
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, Jordan Ballroom
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: Friday, May 9
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, Jordan Ballroom
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.
Veteran Cord Ceremony
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: Student Union Building, Lookout Room
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.